"Dear Surface family, Bob,Jenn,Stephanie,Tracey, I am very sorry to hear of Pats passing. A year after the fact... I have many a fond memory of you guys on Vermont St. and being a friend of Rob's. He was a great friend to me. His tragic death at 15 will always haunt me.Even in high school we still spoke to one another and traded music. I will never forget him and the days we spent together playing. The little black dog..."Kissey"? she was always around I remember. : ) Pat was always kind to me and let us "boys" be boys! It was a wonderful childhood and I have her and Rob to thank for that!! Again I am sorry for your loss. James Farthing"
In loving memory of
Patricia D. Surface
December 23, 2011
Patricia D. "Pat" Surface, age 75, of 1625 Highland Lane, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at 5:45 pm in her home.
She was born September 5, 1936 in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Vivian Fellendorf Yoder. She married Robert T. Surface on June 22, 1958 in Keota, Iowa. He survives.
Pat earned her degree from Iowa State University in Home Economics. After marrying and raising children, Pat attained a second degree in Art from Quincy University. Pat was a versatile and accomplished artist in many different mediums. She was the founder of the Mid-Summer's Art Faire which has become an annual fine arts event in Washington Park each summer, and where an award is presented each year in Pat's name. Pat also worked for several years for GS Robins and Company as an executive secretary and purchasing agent.
Pat was a member of Madison Park Christian Church where she volunteered in an artistic capacity for Vacation Bible School. She was past president of the Quincy Newcomers Club and would periodically substitute teach. She had been a member of the Great River Water Color Society in Quincy, and the Hannibal Art Club as well as a volunteer in numerous Hannibal art functions.
Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughters, Tracey (Fred Starr) Surface of Chicago, IL, Stephany (Greg) Taylor of Quincy, and Jennifer (Jay) Arrowsmith of Fowler, IL; several grandchildren, Zachary of Palatine, IL, Tony, Isaac and Jonah of Quincy, IL, and Vance and Olivia of Fowler, IL; two sisters, Shirley Boshart and Sharon Fuqua; a brother, Richard Yoder, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Kevin Castle Surface and Robert Patrick Surface, and a brother, Victor Yoder.
Services: 11:00 am Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Ehresman officiating.
Visitation: at the time of services on Saturday January 7, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Madison Park Christian Church, or Blessing Foundation for Hospice the Palliative Care Program
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"I cannot believe it has been one year! We are missing you so very much! Many things have changed since you've been gone. It has been quite challenging mentally, however, In the same spirit that you had, we are working on moving on the best we possibly can. Thank you for teaching us about all that is good and right. It helps me on a daily basis. I have to admit! Mom always does know best! The grandkids are pining for you. They also miss your arm tickles and back rubs. I think about our good memories everyday. I try to watch Dancing With The Stars anytime I can! WE ALL LOVE YOU! Jennifer"
"[...] http://hansenspear.com/patricia-d-pat-surface , is a link to the Hansen Spear website with my mom’s obituary, where you can read about her life and also comment. If you would like to, you can also comment here, on my website, our family would enjoy hearing from you. [...]"
"We are sorry to hear of Pat`s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My magnanimous mom died holding my hand, such a blessing! She brought me into this world and was there for me every second and she left with me right by her side. She suffered from COPD and her life had become a living hell. I felt relief for HER only, as I will never be the same. However, we will carry on somehow, even though we each have a hole in us, where she is missing, Our family looks forward to seeing her friends, fellow artists, her teachers and classmates and Quincyans, at her service, Saturday, January 7, 2012."