Patricia Elizabeth Sheaffer, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away on August 8, 2024 at the age of 87.
Pat was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 15, 1936. She graduated from Middleville High School in Michigan and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree, attending Michigan State University and completing her degree at California Lutheran University. She also earned a master’s degree from California State University, Northridge. Pat served as a corporate trainer for Prudential Insurance in Woodland Hills, CA. She also taught 3rd and 4th grades as well as foreign language students in the FLS program at Oxnard College.
One of her favorite things to do was spending time with her grandson Evan. She loved telling everyone all the fun things they did together. She was highly intelligent, had a wonderful sense of humor, an infectious laugh and appreciated a good joke. Pat was kind- hearted, had a generous spirit and a deep devotion to her family. Pat enjoyed traveling, including trips to France, Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and Hong Kong. She was very active and had many friends. They played cards and board games, dined out, took day trips and even played pool.
Pat will be lovingly remembered by her sons Jim and Tom, daughters-in-law MaryBeth and Linda and her grandson Evan. She is survived by her former spouse Bill, her sister Jo and brother-in-law Dave, and her many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.