Patti was born February 20, 1947 to William Henry and Maria Regina Meyer in Hackensack, New Jersey. The family moved to Houston in 1962 where Patti was graduated from Memorial High School in 1965. She then went to Texas Women's University for a B.S. in Nursing; she planned a research career for studying and teaching improvements in patient care.
However, she noticed a dashing (her word) anatomy instructor and medical student, Bill Deaton. He noticed her back. Patti and Bill married September 6, 1969.
She did begin nursing practice in Houston and Los Angeles, but in 1970 the USAF sent them to Taiwan where Carolyn M. Deaton was born 15 months later. The couple then moved to Houston, where Christina came along in 1975. The family moved to Austin in 1981.
Patti made a reasoned decision that she would change her career to nursing, disciplining, and fostering the family. The children would be reared so that they might not only have the tools to compete in a changing world but so that they would also have the foundation needed to embrace the principles taught by Moses and Jesus. Carolyn and Christina are both jewels and attorneys.
As the children matured she branched to other passions, especially the Settlement Home for Children. She was also active in the Junior League of Austin. Her desire was that she would leave us all a better place – better because she had come our way.
In July 2006, Patti began showing features of a neurological disease. It gradually took away her ability to talk, but she could still understand fully. She still found ways to communicate and her contagious laugh remained until the last days.
In early September, in the wee hours, when her vocabulary was usually limited to a few words, she cupped Bill's cheek and was able to avow: "I am going to die. I do not want to go. But, it is ok. I am ready. The children will be all right." These were her last enunciated complex sentences although she had full comprehension for a couple more weeks. She fought her illness heroically with both grace and compassion for those she knew loved her.
Although nothing can assuage our grief, the family especially thanks these few of the many who gave emotional and spiritual support to Patti – she enjoyed and valued every visit and thought and prayer: Dr. Michael Shapiro, who was continually there, and Kay who even stayed the night; Esther Mahavier, now part of the family; Judy Bray, ever checking on her needs; Sylvia Betts, who cheered her with memories; Karen Nathan, who drove so far to reminisce and laugh; Sister Mary K. Milne, who flew from Jerusalem and is Patti's adopted sister; Father Charles Miller, S.M., who uplifted her; Aunt Carol, who came from Atlanta to relive the family history; and to all the family and friends who came and called. And to her caretakers who came to love her and allow her to leave us with peace and dignity – Laverne Dezurn and Mary Jessica Gonzales.
And for Dr. Ace Alsup, physician and counselor and friend.
A truth no matter how many times repeated does not become trite so it is with Dunne's prose, "for whom the bell tolls." The bell tolled for us, all of us, on October 6, 2006, at home in Austin, Texas. Patti died in the arms of her family.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William Henry Meyer and Maria Regina Meyer.
She is survived by her husband William J. Deaton, M.D.; daughter, Carolyn M. Atkinson and her husband Douglas of Willis, Texas; and, daughter, Christina M. Deaton of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to the Settlement Home for Children, 1600 Payton Gin Road, Austin, Texas 78758 or your favorite charity.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Central Christian Church, on the corner of Guadalupe and 12th Streets, officiated by Rev. Jacqueline Baker. Graveside services immediately following at Austin Memorial Park. [Obituary obtained 8 Oct 2006 from wcfish.com.]
However, she noticed a dashing (her word) anatomy instructor and medical student, Bill Deaton. He noticed her back. Patti and Bill married September 6, 1969.
She did begin nursing practice in Houston and Los Angeles, but in 1970 the USAF sent them to Taiwan where Carolyn M. Deaton was born 15 months later. The couple then moved to Houston, where Christina came along in 1975. The family moved to Austin in 1981.
Patti made a reasoned decision that she would change her career to nursing, disciplining, and fostering the family. The children would be reared so that they might not only have the tools to compete in a changing world but so that they would also have the foundation needed to embrace the principles taught by Moses and Jesus. Carolyn and Christina are both jewels and attorneys.
As the children matured she branched to other passions, especially the Settlement Home for Children. She was also active in the Junior League of Austin. Her desire was that she would leave us all a better place – better because she had come our way.
In July 2006, Patti began showing features of a neurological disease. It gradually took away her ability to talk, but she could still understand fully. She still found ways to communicate and her contagious laugh remained until the last days.
In early September, in the wee hours, when her vocabulary was usually limited to a few words, she cupped Bill's cheek and was able to avow: "I am going to die. I do not want to go. But, it is ok. I am ready. The children will be all right." These were her last enunciated complex sentences although she had full comprehension for a couple more weeks. She fought her illness heroically with both grace and compassion for those she knew loved her.
Although nothing can assuage our grief, the family especially thanks these few of the many who gave emotional and spiritual support to Patti – she enjoyed and valued every visit and thought and prayer: Dr. Michael Shapiro, who was continually there, and Kay who even stayed the night; Esther Mahavier, now part of the family; Judy Bray, ever checking on her needs; Sylvia Betts, who cheered her with memories; Karen Nathan, who drove so far to reminisce and laugh; Sister Mary K. Milne, who flew from Jerusalem and is Patti's adopted sister; Father Charles Miller, S.M., who uplifted her; Aunt Carol, who came from Atlanta to relive the family history; and to all the family and friends who came and called. And to her caretakers who came to love her and allow her to leave us with peace and dignity – Laverne Dezurn and Mary Jessica Gonzales.
And for Dr. Ace Alsup, physician and counselor and friend.
A truth no matter how many times repeated does not become trite so it is with Dunne's prose, "for whom the bell tolls." The bell tolled for us, all of us, on October 6, 2006, at home in Austin, Texas. Patti died in the arms of her family.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William Henry Meyer and Maria Regina Meyer.
She is survived by her husband William J. Deaton, M.D.; daughter, Carolyn M. Atkinson and her husband Douglas of Willis, Texas; and, daughter, Christina M. Deaton of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to the Settlement Home for Children, 1600 Payton Gin Road, Austin, Texas 78758 or your favorite charity.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Central Christian Church, on the corner of Guadalupe and 12th Streets, officiated by Rev. Jacqueline Baker. Graveside services immediately following at Austin Memorial Park. [Obituary obtained 8 Oct 2006 from wcfish.com.]
Patti was born February 20, 1947 to William Henry and Maria Regina Meyer in Hackensack, New Jersey. The family moved to Houston in 1962 where Patti was graduated from Memorial High School in 1965. She then went to Texas Women's University for a B.S. in Nursing; she planned a research career for studying and teaching improvements in patient care.
However, she noticed a dashing (her word) anatomy instructor and medical student, Bill Deaton. He noticed her back. Patti and Bill married September 6, 1969.
She did begin nursing practice in Houston and Los Angeles, but in 1970 the USAF sent them to Taiwan where Carolyn M. Deaton was born 15 months later. The couple then moved to Houston, where Christina came along in 1975. The family moved to Austin in 1981.
Patti made a reasoned decision that she would change her career to nursing, disciplining, and fostering the family. The children would be reared so that they might not only have the tools to compete in a changing world but so that they would also have the foundation needed to embrace the principles taught by Moses and Jesus. Carolyn and Christina are both jewels and attorneys.
As the children matured she branched to other passions, especially the Settlement Home for Children. She was also active in the Junior League of Austin. Her desire was that she would leave us all a better place – better because she had come our way.
In July 2006, Patti began showing features of a neurological disease. It gradually took away her ability to talk, but she could still understand fully. She still found ways to communicate and her contagious laugh remained until the last days.
In early September, in the wee hours, when her vocabulary was usually limited to a few words, she cupped Bill's cheek and was able to avow: "I am going to die. I do not want to go. But, it is ok. I am ready. The children will be all right." These were her last enunciated complex sentences although she had full comprehension for a couple more weeks. She fought her illness heroically with both grace and compassion for those she knew loved her.
Although nothing can assuage our grief, the family especially thanks these few of the many who gave emotional and spiritual support to Patti – she enjoyed and valued every visit and thought and prayer: Dr. Michael Shapiro, who was continually there, and Kay who even stayed the night; Esther Mahavier, now part of the family; Judy Bray, ever checking on her needs; Sylvia Betts, who cheered her with memories; Karen Nathan, who drove so far to reminisce and laugh; Sister Mary K. Milne, who flew from Jerusalem and is Patti's adopted sister; Father Charles Miller, S.M., who uplifted her; Aunt Carol, who came from Atlanta to relive the family history; and to all the family and friends who came and called. And to her caretakers who came to love her and allow her to leave us with peace and dignity – Laverne Dezurn and Mary Jessica Gonzales.
And for Dr. Ace Alsup, physician and counselor and friend.
A truth no matter how many times repeated does not become trite so it is with Dunne's prose, "for whom the bell tolls." The bell tolled for us, all of us, on October 6, 2006, at home in Austin, Texas. Patti died in the arms of her family.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William Henry Meyer and Maria Regina Meyer.
She is survived by her husband William J. Deaton, M.D.; daughter, Carolyn M. Atkinson and her husband Douglas of Willis, Texas; and, daughter, Christina M. Deaton of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to the Settlement Home for Children, 1600 Payton Gin Road, Austin, Texas 78758 or your favorite charity.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Central Christian Church, on the corner of Guadalupe and 12th Streets, officiated by Rev. Jacqueline Baker. Graveside services immediately following at Austin Memorial Park. [Obituary obtained 8 Oct 2006 from wcfish.com.]
However, she noticed a dashing (her word) anatomy instructor and medical student, Bill Deaton. He noticed her back. Patti and Bill married September 6, 1969.
She did begin nursing practice in Houston and Los Angeles, but in 1970 the USAF sent them to Taiwan where Carolyn M. Deaton was born 15 months later. The couple then moved to Houston, where Christina came along in 1975. The family moved to Austin in 1981.
Patti made a reasoned decision that she would change her career to nursing, disciplining, and fostering the family. The children would be reared so that they might not only have the tools to compete in a changing world but so that they would also have the foundation needed to embrace the principles taught by Moses and Jesus. Carolyn and Christina are both jewels and attorneys.
As the children matured she branched to other passions, especially the Settlement Home for Children. She was also active in the Junior League of Austin. Her desire was that she would leave us all a better place – better because she had come our way.
In July 2006, Patti began showing features of a neurological disease. It gradually took away her ability to talk, but she could still understand fully. She still found ways to communicate and her contagious laugh remained until the last days.
In early September, in the wee hours, when her vocabulary was usually limited to a few words, she cupped Bill's cheek and was able to avow: "I am going to die. I do not want to go. But, it is ok. I am ready. The children will be all right." These were her last enunciated complex sentences although she had full comprehension for a couple more weeks. She fought her illness heroically with both grace and compassion for those she knew loved her.
Although nothing can assuage our grief, the family especially thanks these few of the many who gave emotional and spiritual support to Patti – she enjoyed and valued every visit and thought and prayer: Dr. Michael Shapiro, who was continually there, and Kay who even stayed the night; Esther Mahavier, now part of the family; Judy Bray, ever checking on her needs; Sylvia Betts, who cheered her with memories; Karen Nathan, who drove so far to reminisce and laugh; Sister Mary K. Milne, who flew from Jerusalem and is Patti's adopted sister; Father Charles Miller, S.M., who uplifted her; Aunt Carol, who came from Atlanta to relive the family history; and to all the family and friends who came and called. And to her caretakers who came to love her and allow her to leave us with peace and dignity – Laverne Dezurn and Mary Jessica Gonzales.
And for Dr. Ace Alsup, physician and counselor and friend.
A truth no matter how many times repeated does not become trite so it is with Dunne's prose, "for whom the bell tolls." The bell tolled for us, all of us, on October 6, 2006, at home in Austin, Texas. Patti died in the arms of her family.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William Henry Meyer and Maria Regina Meyer.
She is survived by her husband William J. Deaton, M.D.; daughter, Carolyn M. Atkinson and her husband Douglas of Willis, Texas; and, daughter, Christina M. Deaton of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to the Settlement Home for Children, 1600 Payton Gin Road, Austin, Texas 78758 or your favorite charity.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Central Christian Church, on the corner of Guadalupe and 12th Streets, officiated by Rev. Jacqueline Baker. Graveside services immediately following at Austin Memorial Park. [Obituary obtained 8 Oct 2006 from wcfish.com.]
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