--Mom's Tribute by Deana Reece
Notable events in 1934…Agatha Christie published "Murder on the Orient Express", the first prisoners arrived on Alcatraz, FDR began an effort to reform public health, and on October 3, Patricia Louise Walker was born. Pattie's arrival did not get worldwide recognition, but her baby book notes the family received 125 visitors to the home following her birth. At that time, 125 people were probably a fair percentage of the population of Harrisonville, MO.
Pattie's father was hospitalized for most of her childhood, and passed away before her 13th birthday. A trio of strong women cherished and raised the petite dynamo. Ida Belle Walker (mother), Grace Millington (grandmother) and Mayme Donaldson (great grandmother) provided support and guidance for Pattie. Growing up an only child in a household ruled by females molded Pattie into a woman who was compassionate, confident, and just a tad stubborn.
Pattie was a young teen when she met the love of her life…and then, just 18 when she married Wayne Reece on January 16, 1953. Wayne was in the Navy and stationed in California, so their marriage began with a road trip from Missouri to the West Coast. Pattie and Wayne were together for 59 years…never separated for any length of time during all the ups and downs of marriage and life. Pattie was by his side when Wayne passed away in February 2012. After that, she put up a good front, but loved ones could tell that she wasn't the same. Pattie died on January 14, 2013…two days before what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary. She was laid to rest on January 18th…Wayne's birthday.
In November of 1953, Pattie gave birth to daughter Belinda. After Wayne's discharge from the military, the family moved back to the Midwest and settled in Harrisonville. Daughter Deana arrived a few years later in January 1959. Perhaps it wasn't typical for a young mother of her era, but Pattie always worked outside the home. Having a job was important for the family's financial needs. Employment also provided a sense of pride and accomplishment in Pattie.
A love of music started early and lasted her entire life. Pattie played the piano and organ, and sang in the choirs at church and school. She never made it past 4 feet 11 inches, so that meant she was usually in the front row for any performance. Later, when she switched from the stage to the audience, she still liked being front and center. It didn't matter if it was a marching band, a pop concert, or a classical piano performance…if there was music, Pattie was entertained.
Reading was the other passion throughout her life. Pattie was a voracious reader. She liked thrillers and spy novels, romantic fiction with historical details, and tales of far-away places. Pattie loved to travel, and for much of her life she did her traveling through the pages of a book. She would spend hours in a comfy chair with a book in her lap, and always kept a few favorite books close by…just in case. When it came time for retirement, there were constant and sometimes heated negotiations between Pattie and husband Wayne about the number of books that would fit into their RV. Pattie felt about books the way some women feel about shoes…you never have enough!
Above all else, Pattie loved her family. The young woman who was an only child thrived in the Reece clan. When she married Wayne, she got brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. No distance was too far to travel to see relations. Whether it was a weekend visit to Mount Vernon, or a two week vacation to California…Pattie and Wayne spent a lot of time traveling for family. It was not a burden, it was a joy. This was also true when it came to friendship. Pattie cherished her friends, many of whom became just like family.
Looking back now, we can see that it took some time for Pattie to reach her true calling…her perfect role…the one she was born for…the place in life where she felt most comfortable…she was "Granny". Pattie adored her grandchildren. She rocked them to sleep when they were babies, read to them growing up, cheered on the sidelines at sporting and musical competitions…she praised their accomplishments and cried over their disappointments. Her reward for this devotion was another generation to cherish…in her lifetime, six great-grandkids were blessed with Granny's love.
There's a Lennon-McCartney song with the words that best describe Pattie's life….
"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."
* * * * *
Patricia "Pattie" Reece, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died January 14, 2013, in Harrisonville. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 18, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, (816-380-3268).
--Published in Kansas City Star on January 16, 2013
Officiant: Elder Norman Ruoff, Gladstone, Missouri
Music: "Amazing Grace" by Rev. Dennis Marr, Republic, Missouri
Casketbearers: Josh Hansen, Jace Hansen, Jon Michael Hansen, and Jon Hansen
Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Pattie was born October 3, 1934, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Ida Belle (Millington) Walker. She attended Harrisonville schools and later moved to Bolivar, Missouri. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School. She married Kenneth "Wayne" Reece on January 16, 1953, in Harrisonville.
Pattie had worked for Sutherland Lumber in accounting and later for the USDA Soil Conservation in Harrisonville. She was a life-long resident of Harrisonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wayne Reece on February 7, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Belinda Hansen and her husband, Jon, Killeen, Texas and Deana Reece, Springfield, Illinois; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Notable events in 1934…Agatha Christie published "Murder on the Orient Express", the first prisoners arrived on Alcatraz, FDR began an effort to reform public health, and on October 3, Patricia Louise Walker was born. Pattie's arrival did not get worldwide recognition, but her baby book notes the family received 125 visitors to the home following her birth. At that time, 125 people were probably a fair percentage of the population of Harrisonville, MO.
Pattie's father was hospitalized for most of her childhood, and passed away before her 13th birthday. A trio of strong women cherished and raised the petite dynamo. Ida Belle Walker (mother), Grace Millington (grandmother) and Mayme Donaldson (great grandmother) provided support and guidance for Pattie. Growing up an only child in a household ruled by females molded Pattie into a woman who was compassionate, confident, and just a tad stubborn.
Pattie was a young teen when she met the love of her life…and then, just 18 when she married Wayne Reece on January 16, 1953. Wayne was in the Navy and stationed in California, so their marriage began with a road trip from Missouri to the West Coast. Pattie and Wayne were together for 59 years…never separated for any length of time during all the ups and downs of marriage and life. Pattie was by his side when Wayne passed away in February 2012. After that, she put up a good front, but loved ones could tell that she wasn't the same. Pattie died on January 14, 2013…two days before what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary. She was laid to rest on January 18th…Wayne's birthday.
In November of 1953, Pattie gave birth to daughter Belinda. After Wayne's discharge from the military, the family moved back to the Midwest and settled in Harrisonville. Daughter Deana arrived a few years later in January 1959. Perhaps it wasn't typical for a young mother of her era, but Pattie always worked outside the home. Having a job was important for the family's financial needs. Employment also provided a sense of pride and accomplishment in Pattie.
A love of music started early and lasted her entire life. Pattie played the piano and organ, and sang in the choirs at church and school. She never made it past 4 feet 11 inches, so that meant she was usually in the front row for any performance. Later, when she switched from the stage to the audience, she still liked being front and center. It didn't matter if it was a marching band, a pop concert, or a classical piano performance…if there was music, Pattie was entertained.
Reading was the other passion throughout her life. Pattie was a voracious reader. She liked thrillers and spy novels, romantic fiction with historical details, and tales of far-away places. Pattie loved to travel, and for much of her life she did her traveling through the pages of a book. She would spend hours in a comfy chair with a book in her lap, and always kept a few favorite books close by…just in case. When it came time for retirement, there were constant and sometimes heated negotiations between Pattie and husband Wayne about the number of books that would fit into their RV. Pattie felt about books the way some women feel about shoes…you never have enough!
Above all else, Pattie loved her family. The young woman who was an only child thrived in the Reece clan. When she married Wayne, she got brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. No distance was too far to travel to see relations. Whether it was a weekend visit to Mount Vernon, or a two week vacation to California…Pattie and Wayne spent a lot of time traveling for family. It was not a burden, it was a joy. This was also true when it came to friendship. Pattie cherished her friends, many of whom became just like family.
Looking back now, we can see that it took some time for Pattie to reach her true calling…her perfect role…the one she was born for…the place in life where she felt most comfortable…she was "Granny". Pattie adored her grandchildren. She rocked them to sleep when they were babies, read to them growing up, cheered on the sidelines at sporting and musical competitions…she praised their accomplishments and cried over their disappointments. Her reward for this devotion was another generation to cherish…in her lifetime, six great-grandkids were blessed with Granny's love.
There's a Lennon-McCartney song with the words that best describe Pattie's life….
"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."
* * * * *
Patricia "Pattie" Reece, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died January 14, 2013, in Harrisonville. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 18, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, (816-380-3268).
--Published in Kansas City Star on January 16, 2013
Officiant: Elder Norman Ruoff, Gladstone, Missouri
Music: "Amazing Grace" by Rev. Dennis Marr, Republic, Missouri
Casketbearers: Josh Hansen, Jace Hansen, Jon Michael Hansen, and Jon Hansen
Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Pattie was born October 3, 1934, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Ida Belle (Millington) Walker. She attended Harrisonville schools and later moved to Bolivar, Missouri. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School. She married Kenneth "Wayne" Reece on January 16, 1953, in Harrisonville.
Pattie had worked for Sutherland Lumber in accounting and later for the USDA Soil Conservation in Harrisonville. She was a life-long resident of Harrisonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wayne Reece on February 7, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Belinda Hansen and her husband, Jon, Killeen, Texas and Deana Reece, Springfield, Illinois; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
--Mom's Tribute by Deana Reece
Notable events in 1934…Agatha Christie published "Murder on the Orient Express", the first prisoners arrived on Alcatraz, FDR began an effort to reform public health, and on October 3, Patricia Louise Walker was born. Pattie's arrival did not get worldwide recognition, but her baby book notes the family received 125 visitors to the home following her birth. At that time, 125 people were probably a fair percentage of the population of Harrisonville, MO.
Pattie's father was hospitalized for most of her childhood, and passed away before her 13th birthday. A trio of strong women cherished and raised the petite dynamo. Ida Belle Walker (mother), Grace Millington (grandmother) and Mayme Donaldson (great grandmother) provided support and guidance for Pattie. Growing up an only child in a household ruled by females molded Pattie into a woman who was compassionate, confident, and just a tad stubborn.
Pattie was a young teen when she met the love of her life…and then, just 18 when she married Wayne Reece on January 16, 1953. Wayne was in the Navy and stationed in California, so their marriage began with a road trip from Missouri to the West Coast. Pattie and Wayne were together for 59 years…never separated for any length of time during all the ups and downs of marriage and life. Pattie was by his side when Wayne passed away in February 2012. After that, she put up a good front, but loved ones could tell that she wasn't the same. Pattie died on January 14, 2013…two days before what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary. She was laid to rest on January 18th…Wayne's birthday.
In November of 1953, Pattie gave birth to daughter Belinda. After Wayne's discharge from the military, the family moved back to the Midwest and settled in Harrisonville. Daughter Deana arrived a few years later in January 1959. Perhaps it wasn't typical for a young mother of her era, but Pattie always worked outside the home. Having a job was important for the family's financial needs. Employment also provided a sense of pride and accomplishment in Pattie.
A love of music started early and lasted her entire life. Pattie played the piano and organ, and sang in the choirs at church and school. She never made it past 4 feet 11 inches, so that meant she was usually in the front row for any performance. Later, when she switched from the stage to the audience, she still liked being front and center. It didn't matter if it was a marching band, a pop concert, or a classical piano performance…if there was music, Pattie was entertained.
Reading was the other passion throughout her life. Pattie was a voracious reader. She liked thrillers and spy novels, romantic fiction with historical details, and tales of far-away places. Pattie loved to travel, and for much of her life she did her traveling through the pages of a book. She would spend hours in a comfy chair with a book in her lap, and always kept a few favorite books close by…just in case. When it came time for retirement, there were constant and sometimes heated negotiations between Pattie and husband Wayne about the number of books that would fit into their RV. Pattie felt about books the way some women feel about shoes…you never have enough!
Above all else, Pattie loved her family. The young woman who was an only child thrived in the Reece clan. When she married Wayne, she got brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. No distance was too far to travel to see relations. Whether it was a weekend visit to Mount Vernon, or a two week vacation to California…Pattie and Wayne spent a lot of time traveling for family. It was not a burden, it was a joy. This was also true when it came to friendship. Pattie cherished her friends, many of whom became just like family.
Looking back now, we can see that it took some time for Pattie to reach her true calling…her perfect role…the one she was born for…the place in life where she felt most comfortable…she was "Granny". Pattie adored her grandchildren. She rocked them to sleep when they were babies, read to them growing up, cheered on the sidelines at sporting and musical competitions…she praised their accomplishments and cried over their disappointments. Her reward for this devotion was another generation to cherish…in her lifetime, six great-grandkids were blessed with Granny's love.
There's a Lennon-McCartney song with the words that best describe Pattie's life….
"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."
* * * * *
Patricia "Pattie" Reece, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died January 14, 2013, in Harrisonville. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 18, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, (816-380-3268).
--Published in Kansas City Star on January 16, 2013
Officiant: Elder Norman Ruoff, Gladstone, Missouri
Music: "Amazing Grace" by Rev. Dennis Marr, Republic, Missouri
Casketbearers: Josh Hansen, Jace Hansen, Jon Michael Hansen, and Jon Hansen
Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Pattie was born October 3, 1934, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Ida Belle (Millington) Walker. She attended Harrisonville schools and later moved to Bolivar, Missouri. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School. She married Kenneth "Wayne" Reece on January 16, 1953, in Harrisonville.
Pattie had worked for Sutherland Lumber in accounting and later for the USDA Soil Conservation in Harrisonville. She was a life-long resident of Harrisonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wayne Reece on February 7, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Belinda Hansen and her husband, Jon, Killeen, Texas and Deana Reece, Springfield, Illinois; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Notable events in 1934…Agatha Christie published "Murder on the Orient Express", the first prisoners arrived on Alcatraz, FDR began an effort to reform public health, and on October 3, Patricia Louise Walker was born. Pattie's arrival did not get worldwide recognition, but her baby book notes the family received 125 visitors to the home following her birth. At that time, 125 people were probably a fair percentage of the population of Harrisonville, MO.
Pattie's father was hospitalized for most of her childhood, and passed away before her 13th birthday. A trio of strong women cherished and raised the petite dynamo. Ida Belle Walker (mother), Grace Millington (grandmother) and Mayme Donaldson (great grandmother) provided support and guidance for Pattie. Growing up an only child in a household ruled by females molded Pattie into a woman who was compassionate, confident, and just a tad stubborn.
Pattie was a young teen when she met the love of her life…and then, just 18 when she married Wayne Reece on January 16, 1953. Wayne was in the Navy and stationed in California, so their marriage began with a road trip from Missouri to the West Coast. Pattie and Wayne were together for 59 years…never separated for any length of time during all the ups and downs of marriage and life. Pattie was by his side when Wayne passed away in February 2012. After that, she put up a good front, but loved ones could tell that she wasn't the same. Pattie died on January 14, 2013…two days before what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary. She was laid to rest on January 18th…Wayne's birthday.
In November of 1953, Pattie gave birth to daughter Belinda. After Wayne's discharge from the military, the family moved back to the Midwest and settled in Harrisonville. Daughter Deana arrived a few years later in January 1959. Perhaps it wasn't typical for a young mother of her era, but Pattie always worked outside the home. Having a job was important for the family's financial needs. Employment also provided a sense of pride and accomplishment in Pattie.
A love of music started early and lasted her entire life. Pattie played the piano and organ, and sang in the choirs at church and school. She never made it past 4 feet 11 inches, so that meant she was usually in the front row for any performance. Later, when she switched from the stage to the audience, she still liked being front and center. It didn't matter if it was a marching band, a pop concert, or a classical piano performance…if there was music, Pattie was entertained.
Reading was the other passion throughout her life. Pattie was a voracious reader. She liked thrillers and spy novels, romantic fiction with historical details, and tales of far-away places. Pattie loved to travel, and for much of her life she did her traveling through the pages of a book. She would spend hours in a comfy chair with a book in her lap, and always kept a few favorite books close by…just in case. When it came time for retirement, there were constant and sometimes heated negotiations between Pattie and husband Wayne about the number of books that would fit into their RV. Pattie felt about books the way some women feel about shoes…you never have enough!
Above all else, Pattie loved her family. The young woman who was an only child thrived in the Reece clan. When she married Wayne, she got brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. No distance was too far to travel to see relations. Whether it was a weekend visit to Mount Vernon, or a two week vacation to California…Pattie and Wayne spent a lot of time traveling for family. It was not a burden, it was a joy. This was also true when it came to friendship. Pattie cherished her friends, many of whom became just like family.
Looking back now, we can see that it took some time for Pattie to reach her true calling…her perfect role…the one she was born for…the place in life where she felt most comfortable…she was "Granny". Pattie adored her grandchildren. She rocked them to sleep when they were babies, read to them growing up, cheered on the sidelines at sporting and musical competitions…she praised their accomplishments and cried over their disappointments. Her reward for this devotion was another generation to cherish…in her lifetime, six great-grandkids were blessed with Granny's love.
There's a Lennon-McCartney song with the words that best describe Pattie's life….
"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."
* * * * *
Patricia "Pattie" Reece, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died January 14, 2013, in Harrisonville. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 18, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, (816-380-3268).
--Published in Kansas City Star on January 16, 2013
Officiant: Elder Norman Ruoff, Gladstone, Missouri
Music: "Amazing Grace" by Rev. Dennis Marr, Republic, Missouri
Casketbearers: Josh Hansen, Jace Hansen, Jon Michael Hansen, and Jon Hansen
Patricia "Pattie" Louise Reece, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Pattie was born October 3, 1934, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Ida Belle (Millington) Walker. She attended Harrisonville schools and later moved to Bolivar, Missouri. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School. She married Kenneth "Wayne" Reece on January 16, 1953, in Harrisonville.
Pattie had worked for Sutherland Lumber in accounting and later for the USDA Soil Conservation in Harrisonville. She was a life-long resident of Harrisonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wayne Reece on February 7, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Belinda Hansen and her husband, Jon, Killeen, Texas and Deana Reece, Springfield, Illinois; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
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