Patricia Mary Kluge

1922 - 2018

Patricia Mary Kluge obituary, 1922-2018, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1922

DIED

2018

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Patricia Kluge Obituary

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PATRICIA MARY (SHORT) KLUGE
June 21, 1922
September 11, 2018
Born in Rochester, NY to Jesse (Sheldon) and George E. Short, a commitment to education and community defined her life. Fiercely independent, Pat took Sinatra's lyrics "I did it my way" to heart. She graduated from Madison HS (at the age of 16); received her BA: Education from Brockport State Teacher's College (at age 20); then taught in the Rochester Public Schools (41-47). In '47, Pat married Warren R. Kluge and moved to Tonawanda, NY where she enjoyed a respected and fruitful professional career in the N. Tonawanda Public schools (35 years).
After retirement, Pat pursued other passions - travel and dance. An avid volunteer and supporter of the arts, Pat donated her time and money liberally. In 2008, Pat moved to Colorado Springs, CO. to be closer to her daughter, Mary Ann, embracing her new community with the same "joie de vivre" she always had. "If you work on following Christian principles, that is enough," Pat said. "That has been a main goal in my life."
Pat is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Kluge, son-in-law, Ken Sylvester, brother, Elliott, cousin, Gwen Mabie, niece, Sandy Short-Barlett (Vincent), and nephews, Steven DeMallie (Maria) and George Elliott Short (Hilary). She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Audrey DeMallie, sister-in-law Christine Short, and nephew, Matthew Short.
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of Our Savior Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs 9/27/18 at 10 AM followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Her family will transport her cremains to Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester NY to lay her to rest in the Short family plot. Donations in Pat's honor can be made to the Chapel of Our Savior https://www.chapelofoursaviour.com/.

Published by The Gazette from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2018.
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Pat was such a role model, for the entirety of her life. In so many ways, she was ahead of her time. She was an accomplished career woman long before that was common. She was elegant and lovely in every way - her dress, her conversation, her way she treated others. I am so grateful that I and my family got to be recipients of the love and goodness that Pat brought to the world. And, I am so appreciative that Pat created Mary Ann, one of my most cherished friends, and - like her mother - a role model that inspires daily.

Jacqueline Hooper

September 27, 2018

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

September 26, 2018

Aunt Pat was always an inspiration to me. She was a do-er til the end. I wrote an essay about the person I most admired - her, while growing up. Sandra Short-Bartlett, MD

September 25, 2018

Pat was an inspiration to all; a beautiful person inside and out; a dear and special friend.
She will be remembered for her wonderful spirit and her ever encouraging "never give up" outlook.
her; especially me.
Love, Bonnie

BOnnie Butcheri

September 21, 2018

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