Patricia "Pat" Elaine Lewis, 67, of Prior Lake, formerly of Owatonna died peacefully Friday, January 10, 2014 at her home in Prior Lake. She was born November 21, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Olson) Patterson. Pat graduated from Minneapolis North High School on June 10, 1964, and then attended Pillsbury College in Owatonna; graduating Cum Laude in 1970. She married Danney Estey on August 1, 1970, and spent many wonderful years raising their 2 children until he passed on March 11, 1991. Pat was fortunate enough to find love and happiness again in life and was married to Dave Lewis on October 19, 1996 at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Prior Lake. The couple made their home in Prior Lake. Pat worked at Jostens in Owatonna for forty three years; most recently as manager of the accounts payable department, retiring in 2010. In her retirement she enjoyed traveling, volunteering, spending time with family and friends, and bowling with her daughter and friends on Monday nights. She was greatly loved by her family and will be missed tremendously. She is survived by her husband Dave Lewis of Prior Lake, mother Doris Patterson of Plymouth, son Brian Estey, and daughter Melinda Estey, both of Owatonna, step daughter Dianne (Steve) Lewis-Olson of Apple Valley, step son Kyle (Lynn) Lewis of Jordan, seven grandchildren Cassandra Jacques, Dakota Blatterman, Forrest Skalicky, Kent Poirier, Cameron Lewis, Sonja Olson, and Erik Olson. She is also survived by her brother Tim (Nancy) Patterson of Chanhassen, and two sisters Rebecca (Dr. Robert) Whitesel of Marion, IN, and Kimberly (Tom) Studanski of Plymouth, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, and first husband Danney. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Wednesday January 15, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at Bethesda Church one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bethesda Church in Prior Lake with Pastor Mark Matychuk officiating. Interment will be in the St. John Cemetery in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to Gideons International Metro Southwest Gideon Camp U22102 PO Box 336 Prior Lake, MN 55372.
Visitation:
01/15/2014 16:00
01/15/2014 19:00
Service:
and one hour prior to the service at the church
01/16/2014 11:00