Patricia Hance Obituary

Dear Pat, I still cherish the green M&M dispenser you gave me when we saw each other at the garage sale in Black Forest. And never forget how you picked my resume out of the many at the end of your day. Our friendship will always be with me. Someday we will meet again. John

Aunt Pat.. Its already been so long. 8 years. I miss you so much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Words can't describe the pain and how much I miss you. I still remember when you put that cardinal in my suitcase before we left your house, It means so much to me. You will always be in our hearts. I love you Auntie Pat.

Oh how I miss you Ms. Pat. I miss going into your office and laughing until we sometimes cried. I miss seeing your red Birkinstocks next to your desk and your red leather planner on your desk. I miss pushing you out of the way when you took so long at the copy machine when I needed to make copies. I will always appreciate all of the help and the patience you had with me as you walked me through the disibility process as my career at Synthes was coming to an end. A few days before you left us I thanked you for everything you had ever done for me while I was at Synthes and listening to me carry on about my illnes. You walked up to me and hugged me and told me that I was a special lady. I will always treasure that memory as it meant so much to me. My last day at Synthes will be February 10th and I will take with me all of the wonderful memories we shared. If I remember correctly, I think we had a couple of bad ones as well:) I will also take those with me:) Thank you Ms. Pat!

Pat's humor cannot be replaced - I looked forward to her attendance at monthly meetings we attended, as I know every one of the other members of our group did.

My deepest sympathy goes to her family and all her friends - Yes, she was one of a kind.

Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow that I have upon learning of the passing of my friend, Pat.

She was a warm and loving person, with a humor that had me laughing so many times til the tears rolled.

The world has loss a beautiful person and she will be missed by many.

I loved Pat Hance with my heart and soul..

Rest in peace, my Beautiful Friend,

Deepest sympathies to Bill and the Hance Family upon your loss.

"One of a Kind" is another phrase that comes to mind when thinking of Pat. She of good humor, a kind heart, and quick wit. You have been taken from your friends and family but we know you will continue to watch over us. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
My deepest sympathies to Bill and the Hance Family.

My deepest condolences to Bill and family. I worked with Pat for the 19 years that she was with Synthes. Although, we had a few minor disagreements because I knew she was right about something but was not what I wanted to hear, I knew that she was always there to help and get spirits back up. We had many conversations about my involvement with Pet therapy in Hospice and she was really there for me when I went through the experience of my daughter having cancer. Pat I, as everyone else, will miss you deeply.

Cribbage . . . books we've read . . . smoked chicken . . . drinks on the deck . . . snuggling with the dogs on the sofa . . . these are the things I remember. Nice guys are supposed to finish last, Pat, but you beat us, even though you and I are the same age at the end. Now I will have to run the course without the race. Life is short, and we had far too little time together. We must remember the laughs, the good times, but it is hard. We miss you; I will miss you. My thoughts are with Bill and your siblings.

Pat, You are dearly missed, but I know that you will always be with us in our hearts and our thoughts!! I know that you would not want us to be depressed, but to always remember you the way you would have wanted us to, in the ways that you made all of us laugh, or the ways that you joked around with us to make things around the plant much more enjoyable, and the ways that you always helped in times of difficulties or the ways that you were patient with us and helped us fill out our medical and dental paperwork that we have all filled out year after year, or if we wanted to just come to your office and chit chat with you as you always had an open door policy. Your shoes will never fit on anyone else and we all feel a deep void without you, but we will all carry on and make you proud of us, our goals, and our accomplishments both on a personal level and on a corporate one as well! Thanks for being a blessing to us while you were here and we all know that you are in a better place, without pain and sorrow, heck, I bet you have already been hired by the Good Lord in Heaven to run his big HR Department!! :)

When I read in the obituary "She was a dandy!" I thought yeah, that really
says it in a nutshell... Then I started thinking about how to define 'dandy' and came up with 'a warm and steady hand with a wild hair that gave it life ---and a life that will live on in those who knew her.' To Bill and her sisters, brother, niece and nephews, we hold you in our most tender thoughts along with her. Loren and Nancy Spohn, Portland, Oregon

To a vibrant, glorious friend who lived life with zest and humor. As Shakespeare would say “By my troth, a pleasant-spirited lady.”

Bill very very sorry about Pat, being lucky enough to be your next door neighbor for 20 years, and getting to "hang around" you and Pat, kidding and telling story's, Laura and Me will miss her greatly...she was the best...hang in there pal.

When Pat heard that I was from Rhode Island she was thrilled. We would occasionally pass along jokes and write ups about the small state, especially about Johnny Cakes. She told me how her mom would always make them whenever she went back to visit. I gave her a Rhode Island dictionary which told you how to understand it's funny accent. We both shared many laughs over it. She will be deeply missed.

My deepest condolenses and sympathy to Bill and the family members. Although I've only known Pat and Bill for a very short time, I will surely miss her smile and the warm spirit that she portrayed.

Pat... your loving smile and laugh will be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to husband Bill, sisters Maureen and Donica, brother Richard, niece Laura and nephews Curtis and Michael and to all your friends. We can only aspire to embrace the joys of life like you did.

Although I only knew Pat for a couple of years here at Synthes, I know she will be missed greatly. Pat was indeed a "Dandy". She was one of those special people that touched everyone differently. I enjoyed talking about gardening with her as we both enjoyed it greatly. Thank you Pat for your kind words when they were needed. We'll miss you.

The road of life takes many unexpected turns but one of the best for me was when Bill first introduces me to Pat some 20+ years ago. I don't know when an acquaintance becomes a friend but when you take the time to reflect on the situations that have occurred over the years, you start to remember a float trip on the Beaverhead River in Montana, a camping trip interrupted by a buffalo in Yellowstone Park, the numerous times you've shared Chili Rellenos and Margaritas or Bloody Mary's. These are the times that build that friendship.

Pat was one of those unique individuals that could infect everyone around her with her love of life. Certainly any past thoughts of spending time with her will always bring a smile to my heart. She will be missed by all for her absence in brightening each of our lives.

Our deepest sympathy to Bill and her family at this time.

With Love,

Pat, Now you are in heaven serving from the dessert table. You will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Dearest Pat,

Our hearts are heavy...yet...we know you are in our Lord's loving arms giving us peace ...your smile will be missed yet remains in our hearts....watch over us Pat...guide us as always...help us to be a dandy..