Patricia Anne (Taylor) Whitehurst, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 21, 2025. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery.
Pat was born September 23, 1942 in Des Moines and lived most of her life in West Des Moines. In high school she loved music, collecting records and dancing at the Val Air Ballroom. After graduating from Valley High School in 1961, Pat worked various jobs throughout her life but mainly focused on her family. She enjoyed games, bike rides, camping and fishing.
Pat is survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond; daughter, Brenda (Whitehurst) Renick; son, Daniel Whitehurst; and granddaughters, Talia Toelle and Alexis Renick.