

Patricia was born May 7, 1929 in Muskegon, MI to Edward and Margarette Burtch. She was the oldest of three daughters. She graduated from Catholic Central High School and worked at Michigan National Bank. She went on to marry the love of her life, Richard G. Bryant. They traveled the country from Virginia to California, settling down in Wyoming, MI to raise their three children. She worked at Rogers department store in Wyoming, as their accountant, before returning to college to complete her accounting degree. She then worked as the administrator for Grand Valley Nursing Home in Kentwood before moving on to become the CFO of Conrady/Greeson, a multi-state food broker. She retired at 65 to again travel the world from Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and Hawaii with her husband. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma; she loved her children and Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; infant daughter; sister, Jean Kelly; and son-in-law, Tom Roberts. She is survived by her children Steve (Linda) Bryant, Pat (Kathy) Bryant, and Nancy Roberts; grandchildren Adam Bryant, Erin (Mike) Shillinger, Michelle (Matt) Pennington, Megan Keen, and Casey Bryant; great-grandchildren Kayla, Lydia, Caleb, Cole, Nolan, Evan, and Liam; sister, Mary (Gene) O'Connor; and sister-in-law, Sandy Antonides.
Visitation will take place from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Cook Memorial Chapel – East Building, 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI 49418), with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at St. Pius X Catholic Parish, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their online guestbook.
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