Patricia Tiemens Obituary

Bob:
cannot express my feelings on the passing of a very dear friend. We had such good times over the years at the University and in retirement.

I will miss her and only wish we had been able to see each other over the last few years.

Bob:

Words cannot express my sadness at Pats passing.

She was a true friend and we shared so many things over the years. I regret that we could not have spent more time together in the last
couple of years.

Pat was a special and favorite aunt. She had a way of looking at you that assured you she was genuinely interested in what you were saying and that she cared about you. Her love was unconditional. I will always carry fond memories of lots of laughter - especially when playing games with her daughters and nieces - and her sensitive, thoughtful, generous, and beautiful spirit. Love to you all, Bob, Robin, and Jill and grandkids.

Bob ("T") was my graduate advisor many years ago and Pat was asked to welcome me and my graduate student colleagues for many a dinner at the Tiemens' home. She was always a gracious and welcoming hostess and I remember her fondly for her kindness toward me and my fellow graduate students. I also appreciated the harmonic silver bells that personified their family for many Christmas holdidays.

Dear Bob, I was pleased to see the picture of your sweet wife, Pat. I recall many years when we came to your home for a visit.

Your kindness, integrity, thoughtfulness and leadership greatly affected and benefitted me while at the U of U. I learned much about these qualities from you to assist me as I left for Mayo Clinic back in 86. I think of you as one of my most cherished colleagues.

I do hope you are doing well. I retired from Mayo in 2007 and in 2012 we moved back to Sandy, Utah. I have been back to the U - Department of Communications, College of Health, and Communication Disorders. Interesting, I met not one soul who remembered me or whom I remembered. Such is professional life. We however have special memories of our colleagues and students. Worth remembering. I see Marv Hanson on occasion and Geary McCandless passed away in January. Take care, Martin

Pat was a fantastic person and I will forever remember her smile and laugh. You are in my thoughts.

Please accept our sincere condolences, Bob. Hope you start feeling better soon. From your neighbors on Bron Breck Street.
Dan and Carol Fults