lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Patricia was born in San Diego, California on October 20, 1926 to Abel and Ferrell Lauraine. Patricia was the beloved Navy wife of the late Robert L Buswell (Lt. Commander), and met her husband in Oceanside,
California.
As a young girl she loved to write poetry and dance ballet. She attended Our Lady of Peace High School,
and soon after married her husband, Robert. She and Robert loved to dance together, and the two of
them could really "cut a rug". She loved music and theatre, and she would later share her passion for the
Arts with her children and grandchildren. Shortly after Pat and Bob were married in 1943, the couple
lived in Boston, MA before moving back to Southern California to start their family. Bob and Pat were
married for 44 years before Bob passed away in 1988. Pat lived most of her life in California and moved
to Arizona in 2004.
Patricia was the matriarch of the Buswell family and devoted her life to raising her children and
participating in their education and activities. She spent countless hours sewing ice skating, ballet and
drill team costumes for her daughters. Pat encouraged her son’s love of music, and she didn’t complain
when he played his electric guitar. She was known as “Mom” to her children and “Nana” to her
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She loved sightseeing and traveled extensively throughout the world, including trips to the UK, France,
Russia, Italy, Greece, Ireland, China, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. She enjoyed playing Bridge and other
card games. She was an avid sports fan and often attended ball games. She was actively involved in
various clubs and organizations throughout her lifetime, many in which she assumed leadership roles.
She was a woman of strong faith, and a devoted member of the Catholic Church. Her zest for life was
exceeded only by her love and generosity towards others.
Patricia leaves behind her five children, Julie (husband Bill), Roberta (husband Ron), Ferrell (husband
Greg), Patti (husband George) and Rob (wife Linda); her 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Services for Patricia Buswell will be held on Friday, July 31st at 10:30 am at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic
Church, 17111 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85374. 623-546-3444.
For those unable to attend Patricia Buswell's Funeral at St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Church, the service will be streamed online at: https://youtu.be/Iy3ww8NWEYo
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