Obituary of Patricia Lowe

Patricia Laura Lowe, who liked to be called Pat, passed away on April 9, 2008 in her home after a long battle with cancer. Pat was born on July 20, 1934 in Sturgis, SD to her parents Bud and Claire Eichenberger. Pat had two brothers, Bob and Buzz; and two sisters, Leona and Joy. Pat was baptized during her youth. Pat spent the majority of her childhood on a farm in Nebraska, later moving to Wyoming. She graduated from Riverton High School in 1952. After High school Pat attended Nurses Training in Denver, CO. After attending Nurses training, she moved back to Riverton, Wyoming where she was the owner and manager of Avis Rental. Later on, she managed the Airport café. Pat also was a barmaid, where her lifetime friendship developed with her best friend “Emyâ€?, who was a barmaid as well. On November 16, 1963, Pat married Paul Lowe in Riverton. Pat and Paul spent their honeymoon in Dubois, Wyoming. On December 20, 1964, their daughter Joy Lee was born. Pat was employed at the cable TV station in Riverton as a bookkeeper until 1974. Pat was actively involved in the community as well. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary where she served all chairs before becoming the Eagle President. In 1975, the family moved to the farm south of Stratton, Colorado. While living on the farm Pat becomes a farmer’s wife who enjoyed her gardening, bird watching, and reading for 33 years. While on the farm, Pat raised small breed dogs. She was also actively involved in the Stratton Community. She worked at a clothing store in Stratton, and served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion. Pat always had a special place in her heart for animals and children. Even though, Pat never had any grandchildren from her daughter Joy Lee; God sent her some special kids to fill that void. These blessings came in the form of neighborhood kids. A sparkle in her eyes, and a big smile always presented itself when she was surrounded by kids. Pat enjoyed spending time with friends and family on her travels. In the 1980’s, while her daughter Joy Lee was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany in the US Army; Paul and Pat traveled to Europe for 2 weeks. They spent a week in Germany and a week in Italy with their daughter. Other travel included a cruise to the Bahamas and a trip to Cancun, Mexico with her friends. In 2007, Paul and Pat moved to their home in Stratton. Where once again, she was surrounded by little angels that come in the form of neighborhood kids. She became a member of the United Methodist Church. Was baptized in her home, surrounded by a few family and friends on April 6, 2008. She is survived by her husband Paul, her daughter Joy Lee, and her sister Joy, many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Claire Eichenberger, older brother Bob Eichenberger, older sister Leona Hollingshead, and younger brother Buzz Eichenberger. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stratton, Colorado with Pastor Sione Tukutau officiating. Memorial may be made in Pat’s name to the Caring Hands of Hospice and may be left at or sent to the Colorado East Bank and Trust, 141 Colorado Avenue, Stratton, Colorado 80836.