Date Of Birth: April 6, 1941
Date Of Death: June 25, 2013
Patti L. Woods, age 72, joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 25th. She joyfully dedicated the largest amount of her time and energy to her family, whom she loved deeply. Patti leaves behind a daughter, Angela Bechtel, and grandchildren, Fallon,Sierra, Piper and Chase. She also leaves behind a son, Lebbeus,his wife, Jennifer, and grandchildren Lebbeus, Spencer, and Ethan. Patti is survived by brothers Paul Ronald Haagsma and Darrell Paul Haagsma, and sisters Marsha (Kersage) Cline and Pamela Kersage-Beaulieu. She was preceded in death by her father, James Paul Haagsma and Dorothy Mae (Weaver) Haagsma.
Patti was born in Indianapolis, IN and was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Lebbeus Woods, they began their life on the East Coast, in New Haven, CT and New York City. They later moved to Champaign, IL. Following a return to Indianapolis, Patti worked as a dental technician making crown and bridge work. Both ambitious and determined, Patti then founded and ran a successful dental lab for more than 15 years.
Patti enjoyed interior design and making her home beautiful. She also knitted hats for soldiers and new born babies. Patti loved music, cinema and gardening.
Her consistent love and encouragement will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched. Family and friends are encouraged to share their favorite stories and sentiments about Patti.
Elizabeth Studor says
Patti will be missed. She was a thoughful, caring neighbor and loved keeping an immaculate and beautiful yard throughout the years we’ve known her. We are saddened by her loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Pam Clark says
Patti was a wonderful nail tech and friend. She did my nails for many years until illness forced her to quit. I will never forget our many talks while she worked away. Although we had lost touch in the last couple of years, I will remember her beautiful smile, caring, and her take on aging when she would say, “Well, we’ve hit that age where all we have done is ’patch and sew’!!” Patti, may God keep you lovingly in his arms forever. I will miss you.
Pam Clark
Maggie and Karl Affeldt says
We were so blessed to meet Patti, our neighbor only a few short years ago. She and Janet became our friends immediately. Patti’s light was and is so strong. We felt as if we had known her forever and she made us feel like were family. We know that they are celebrating her arrival in heaven and are full of hope that we will be reunited with her as promised. We love you Patti, our dear, dear friend. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of her family and friends. Peace, hope and LOVE to all of you!
Mike JordanDan Lawrence says
Jan, Patti will be missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you , I will always remember the time you two came to Chicago to see us. Had a great time and even saw a show!! Just focus on the good times cousin. God will get you through this. Love YOU!