Patricia Ann Bell Raftis, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Living Center West. Her body has been cremated and there will be no service. Arrangements are by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her mother, Bernice Bell; daughter, Hunter (Mark) Inger; sisters, Carol (Martin) Butschi and Janet Noble; stepdaughter, Cathy Raftis; nephews, Matthew Armstrong and Adam Butschi; and special friends, Hal Beebe and Donna Huebner. Patricia was born August 17, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Richard and Bernice Bell. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard; and husband, Floyd Raftis. A very special thank you to the PCI oncology staff and St. Luke's Hospice for their compassionate care of Patricia.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Raftis family.
It was one of my greatest honors to be able to share Tricia’s great love of music with her as her music therapist during these last weeks. I will always remember you. My caring goes out to you, Hunter, and the rest of your family.
We love You! Rest in peace tricia. you will always be remembered..I will always think of the nice memories we had with you here in California
What a wonderful women! You will be missed!
Love
Catherine