Patricia Drischell
January 28, 1930 ~ November 13, 2020
Patricia 'Pat' Snedden Drischell died peacefully in Hiawatha, Iowa, on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the age of 90. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am CST Saturday, December 12, 2020.
LIVESTREAM LINKS:
The livestream of the service may be found in two places. Here are the two links:
https://stmarkscr.online.church
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/remembering-patricia-drischell
The livestream will begin around 11 a.m. CST on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DOWNLOADS
A copy of the service bulletin may be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TYP56IhkIEyScq6JI45oeUpAviDESQBr/view?usp=sharing
A copy of the lyrics for the service music may be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ILWUpKjbISPFmNGIT_JvX5Pfg5uiLRHO/view?usp=sharing
Pat was born on January 28, 1930, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to Albert R. and Vesta F. (Brady) Snedden. She grew up in Sewickley and went on to attend and graduate with a degree from the Margaret Morrison College of Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon U) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She married her college sweetheart, A. Starke Drischell in 1951, and served as a pastor's wife in Western New York, worked a variety of secretarial jobs, and as a gift shop clerk. Pat will always be remembered as a loving, generous and fun-loving person by all who knew her.
Pat loved to knit and sew, and made many beautiful clothes for her children. She was also a wonderful hostess and loved to entertain guests with her husband Starke. Pat was fun to be with and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She had a deep faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, and was active in the Women of the ELCA in New York State, church choir, quilting group as well other church activities. She loved to do community service work, and tutored many a disadvantaged student in her younger years.
Pat is survived by her children, Kim (Eric Knoll) Drischell of Toddville, Iowa, Laurie (Richard) Alden of Rindge, New Hampshire, Desmond Drischell of Coralville, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jacob Knoll, Alina (Adam) Loux, Dugan Knoll, Elaine (James) Smith, Nathan Alden; her great-grandchildren, Jolene Smith, Alden Smith, Kieran Smith, Ember Loux. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Mary Bryan.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations designated to the Margaret Morrison Carnegie College Scholarship for talented female undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon University, PO Box 371525, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15251-7525.
The family would like to thank staff and caregivers at the Promise House, Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa, and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care these past six years and in her final days.
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I had the honor of being Pat’s friend escorting her on walks, visiting musicians and small group therapy. I will always cherish my memories of her and our special friendship always. Carol A Motske
Dear Carol, thank you for your kind words. You are such a good friend to our family and have been helpful to us in so many ways. I pray for God’s blessings for you to keep you safe and healthy, Desmond
I’m the youngest of Pat’s 3 nieces. In spite of having lived so far from each other I have many fond memories of visits with my aunt in New York state where she lived and with us in Mexico and Arizona. The last time I saw Pat was when my husband Steve and I took some of Mother’s (her sister Mary’s) ashes back east to “plant” between their parent’s headstones and at the Niagara Falls. Those ceremonies were lovely. My aunt was a very dear, sweet, loving, beautiful, graceful and spiritual woman. Our condolences to my cousins and families.
Dear Steph, thank you so very much for your kind words. Mom truly loved you, your sisters, and of course your Mom, Mary. Yes, it was infrequent that we had the time to spend together as kids, but the times we did spend together were, and are, cherished as fond memories. Thank you for your love and caring, Desmond
Kim and Eric, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying God’s comfort and peace to surround you at this time.
My thoughts and prayers for Patricia’s family. I knew Patricia through St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. The words to explain Patricia are just not coming to me. I loved her and when I would be in the choir and could look out at the congregation, I was always so happy to see her. One Christmas a group of us went to the home where Patricia lived and we sang Christmas Carols. Her memory was not good, yet she sang the old carols along with us, not just the first verses, but the additional verses. She even got up from her chair, without her cane, and went to stand by her daughter and then her son, and sang along with us. She was the best part of that Christmas for me. I will see you again in heaven, you very dear and precious lady. Sincerely, Jeanette Wey
We knew and loved Pat and Starke from their time with us at Bethel Lutheran in Jamestown. Pat always had the most beautiful, genuine smile and I remember sharing many laughs with her. She was so supportive of all the activities and families at the church. Our smpathy to her family and many friends. Christine and Sam Prinzi
Rest In Peace my sweet lady! I will miss you so much but rejoice that you are home and at peace! I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to care for Pat’ Until we meet again keep singing with that beautiful voice!
Judy, you were such a blessing to Mom and to our family. Your love and caring were a vital part of her emotional and physical well-being and enabled her to have some quality one-on-one time. This was especially important when the Coronavirus set in and Kim and I were no longer able to visit with her. Thank you for your service, your love and your kindness. On behalf of our family, God bless and keep you safe and healthy, Desmond Drischell
Stan and I were deeply saddened to read of Pat’s passing. She and Starke were friends of my parents (Jeane & Forrie Stark), as some of you know. Because of that, WE were friends, especially to Pat. We remember chatting with you, Desmond, about our moms’ friendship (especially in LCW) when visiting my mom at LSS. Our prayers are with you all. Elaine Gallup
Yes Elaine, I remember your parents well and how our parents were very good friends. Thank you for your condolences, Desmond
I want to express my loving condolences to Pat’s family, most especially to Kim, Laurie and Desi and their families. Pat was always so kind to me, and when my late husband Paul so tragically was taken from us, she and Starke were always there for me. I remember sitting at the picnic table behind the parsonage with a big pitcher of lemonade while Pat and Starke helped counsel me through one of the worst times of my life. I was so blessed to have them in my life and my children’s lives. They both always looked over God’s flock with the utmost love and care. Now they will be together for all eternity with the Lord they loved so much. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. May Jesus bring you all peace and comfort and may the happy memories you have all shared help you heal. With Love, Maggie
Thank you, Maggie. I remember that time when Paul passed and how very difficult it was for you and your children. God bless you all, Desmond Drischell
I have the fondest memories of time spent with Pat, Starke, Kim, Laurie and Des over the years. We are separated geographically but not emotionally or spiritually, and our lives are richer for having them as family. Pat is now with those who have gone before her, and we will all join them when our time comes. Wendy Bryan
Dear Wendy, Thank you for your kind words. Yes, we also cherish you and your family as part of our larger family. Our times together, while few over the years, have been special for us all. We ask God to continue to bless you with his amazing grace and mercy and hold you in good health always. Love, Desmond
Jenny and I loved your Mom. What a beautiful woman and family.
May she Rest In Peace