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Patricia Ann Wilkie

1953 - 2023

Patricia Ann Wilkie obituary, 1953-2023, Cortez, CO

Patricia Wilkie Obituary

Patricia Ann Wilkie (Sturman) passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. Patricia was born on December 26, 1953, in Cortez , Colorado. Patricia was predeceased by her parents James and Dixie Sturman. Patricia is survived by her daughter Faith Gaskill, son in law Tyler Gaskill, and their daughters Leighton and Madeline Gaskill, along with her sister Gloria Sturman, brothers Bill (Julie) and Brad (Tamara) Sturman, nephews Jacob and Tyrell Sturman, and Trent Willis, and nieces Jennifer and Amanda Sturman and Katie Hoffman. Patricia received her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1975 and her Masters in Business Administration from Arizona State University in 1982. Patricia was employed for almost 30 years by Samaritan (later Banner) Health System in Phoenix, Arizona. A celebration of Patricia's life will be held graveside at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Lewis, Colorado on Saturday November 4, 2023 at 1 pm, followed by a reception at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Patricia's memory to her favorite cause, any dog rescue charity, or the charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Journal on Oct. 30, 2023.

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Linda Caldwell Barker

November 3, 2023

Condolences to the family. My mom used to babysit Patti and Gloria when they were just tots. That is Patricia on the left.

Diane Barno

November 2, 2023

Thank you beautiful friend. We sure did have some wonderful times! I will cherish the memories all of my life. Love you! Diane

Vicki Sniser

November 2, 2023

Dear Faith, Gloria, Brad& Bill,
Wishing you comfort And peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts.
Please accept my most heartfelt and deepest condolences.

Judy Irving

November 1, 2023

I know Pat had to be a wonderful person. I know her sister Gloria and she is. Sending love to Faith and the entire family. Judy Irving, Las Vegas.

Alona Candito

November 1, 2023

I am so sorry for your family´s loss. Pat was very kind and I am glad I had the opportunity to know her.

Mary Tran

October 31, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Sandra Nowak

October 31, 2023

Billy and all the Sturman family
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister.
My sympathy to all of you
Sandy (Jenkins) Nowak

Rosalyn & John Navara

October 31, 2023

Sending hugs and lots of love to you all. May you all remember the sweetest memories of her.

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4

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Sunnyside Cemetery

Lewis, CO

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