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Patricia DeHoff Obituary

Patricia K. DeHoff

Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia K. DeHoff, 67, Lawrence will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She died August 28, 2014 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Patricia was born April 7, 1947 in Chillicothe, MO the daughter of Ed and Mary (Anderson) Robbins.

She cared for her family, managed property and collected and sold antiques.

Anyone who knew Pat will remember her for the deep love she had for children and dedication to family. She was the one who broke all the rules so the kids and family could have the most fun. She wanted nothing more than to be with the children or do for them. She cared about everyone else before herself.

She married Jim DeHoff on June 16, 1964 in Huntsville, AR. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May at Padre Island, Texas. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Jodi DeHoff, Lawrence, Wendy Hovorka and husband Dr. John Hovorka, Austin, TX; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Pollock, John Pollock, Jack Hovorka, Max Hovorka; two sisters, Barbara Perry and husband, Dwight, and Mary Lee Robbins; niece Mendy Robeson and husband, Todd, Ada, OK; niece Bobbie Flory and husband, Scott, Lawrence, and Dee Perry and wife, Kara, Lawrence; nephew, Alexander Travis and wife, Cathy; and grandniece, Mia May Travis, all of Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 30, 2014.

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Don Flory

September 8, 2014

Jim,
Was saddened to learn of Pat's passing. I was out of town during the time. Thoughts and Prayers will be with you.

September 4, 2014

Jodi,

Shocked and saddened to hear of your Mother's passing though I only knew her for a short time. You and your family are in my prayers.

Greg Wain, Tonganoxie, KS

Frank Hess

September 2, 2014

Mary Lou, I am so sorry for the passing of Patty. You, & your family are in my prayers. May God grant you peace in this time of mourning.

Jerry Totten

August 31, 2014

My condolences and sympathy to the family. May the fond memories bring you peace in this time of loss.

Serena Samuels Anderson

August 30, 2014

Jim, I am so sorry to hear of Patty's passing, I did not know she was will - My thoughts and prayers are with you and family - Peace Be With You - Serena Samuels Anderson

August 30, 2014

Jodi and John, Our condolences at the passing of your mother and grandmother. With sympathy, Karen and Brian Dawber

Steve & Teri Ingram

August 30, 2014

Jimmy, I have known you and Pat since before you were married. You have been a great friend. I was sorry to hear about Pat. I am sure that she will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers!

Kathy Pine

August 30, 2014

Sincere sympathy to you and your family Barbara. I remember Patty as the little sister growing up. Sorry for your loss.

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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