Patricia Kudart
March 13, 1933 ~ February 16, 2016
Patricia L. Kudart, 82, died on February 16, 2016, at her home in Cedar Rapids. She was born on March 13, 1933 in Dysart, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford and Maye Brown. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Pat's faith in Jesus was important to her, sustaining her through all of life. On her desk was a brochure containing these words: "A teaching basic to the Christian faith is that each person was put on this earth to make a contribution to life." Pat carried out this teaching by practicing a career in the profession of nursing. This career started while Pat was still in high school, when she helped care for her father, who was stricken with MS in his early 30s. She attended the University of Iowa's School of Nursing, paying her own way with a series of jobs, and earned an RN degree in 1954.
She married Arthur R. (Bud) Kudart on December 12, 1954. They settled in Cedar Rapids and had two children, Kay and Tom. After her children were of school age, Pat returned to the practice of her profession for the next 40 years, working for Public Health Nursing, Milestones, and St. Luke's Hospital. She also taught nursing at Mt. Mercy University, St. Luke's, and Kirkwood. Along the way she earned her BS at SUI and later a geriatric nurse practitioner license at the University of Colorado in Denver. In 1981, along with her daughter, who was living in India, she worked for short time with a medical missionary in the Himalayan Mountains. Some years later, along with some church members, she worked in Guatemala, helping the poor.
Pat had a warm, outgoing personality. When in high school, this quality led her to win a state contest, which took her to Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. Her personal beauty was also recognized. While at SUI, she won several beauty contests. In 1953 she represented SUI in a Big 10 beauty contest in Evanston, Illinois.
Pat and Bud were married for 61 happy years. They loved to travel. During their early years, they enjoyed giving creative "theme" parties for their many friends.
In May, 2015, Pat was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare disease for which there is no cure. This disease took her from this earth. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Carroll; and her sister, Wanda Lambert.
She is survived by her husband Bud; daughter, Kay Holler (husband Steve); son, Tom (mate Mary Jo Sweeney); and four grandchildren, John, Nanda, Beth, and Chintan. Bud lives in Cedar Rapids, Kay and her family in Chicago, and Tom in Hawthorne, California.
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So sorry to read of Pat’s passing. I am glad she and I kept in touch off and on over the past 40+years.
As former “Dysart girls” we always had fun sharing some hometown memories. She is a beautiful
lady in all ways and I will miss her. With friendship and sympathy to Bud, Kay, Tom and the entire family……….
Susan Nelson
Bud, Kay and Tom,
The entire Weiland Family sends our love to all of you. Pat was a gem of a woman and was so loved by our parents and our entire family. We thank you for the many memories and know our prayers are with all of you in these days ahead. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. xoxoxox
Liz and Jim Efting and The Weiland Clan
Dear Bud & Family, My deep sympathy to you in the loss of a dear neighbor, Pat. When I moved into my home on Belden CT, she soon reached out to me with welcoming phone calls, and a gracious get together in your home, so I could get acquainted with other neighbors. I so appreciated her thoughtfulness and never felt that I adequately showed my gratefulness. But I did so enjoy our short visits when she was out walking and admired her dedication and determination to keep at it even though it was obvious that it had become quite a challenge for her. She was a lovely lady and I pray that the many wonderful memories you must have, will give you comfort in the days ahead. Most Sincerely, Jan McGinn
Dear Bud, Kay and Tom.
My deep sympathy to the three of you on the loss of your wife and mother and my wonderful friend. I imagine the Brown and Kudart family will welcome her with open arms. I have known Pat for many years and she was a wonderful nurse and caring person. The last few years we took walks together and settled the world’s problems. I loved her and will miss her very much.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Kenney
Pat’s spirit will live on in those individuals she impacted. She was a loving, caring, genuine lady who supported and encouraged so many individuals. Working with pat at milestones was a joy ! She will be missed. May her love encompass you during this time of loss and reflection! Audrey reid
Bud and family,
What a beautiful life Pat lived, and what a difference she made in so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We hope you will take comfort knowing so many others care for you and share your loss.
Steve and Kate Varcoe
I met Pat when as RN’s, both she and I were at the U of I working on getting our Bachelors of Nursing Degree. After graduation, we both were employed as Linn County Public Health Nurses. When I became pregnant with our first child, Pat informed me that she had a dresser that she had used for both of her children when they were babies, and she wanted to give it to me. I was completely taken back by her generosity. I offered to pay for it, but she insisted that she didn’t need it anymore as her kids had long outgrown their need for it. She made it sound like I would be doing her a great favor by taking it off her hands. Typical Pat, being gracious and humble. The dresser was a wonderful, well made, high quality piece of furniture that we used, first with our babies and later in our family room.
Occasionally, I would run into Pat through the years when she happened to be in Mt. Vernon. It was always so good to see her. My deepest sympathy to your family as you mourn the loss of this sweet lovely lady. May God comfort, guide, and strengthen you as you face the future without her. Keeping you in my prayers.
Rachel Ann Vander Schaaf Aalbers
Dear Bud and family,
On behalf of the Department of Nursing at Mount Mercy University, I send our thoughts and prayers to you all. Pat was a colleague of mine when I was a young faculty member and I remember her energy, enthusiasm and laughter. I always enjoyed meeting her at professional meetings and hearing about her new adventures. She will be missed by you, her colleagues and the profession of nursing. With sincere sympathy, Mary Tarbox
I Rembert Pat Kadar as a devoted professional nurse in many roles. I hve been a nurse with her in many different experiences and Pat was always the best Pat’s roles I were varied –direct care, teaching –guiding, caring, Pat, I will always remember the joy of being a Nurse. Veryl Hansen
Bud and family, I am sorry for your loss. I loved working with Pat at Abbé . And you both were supporters of Denny as Democrats. Take care, some days will be okay and some not so okay. Sue Blome
Bud and family, I was informed by a former Dysart resident that Pat had passed away. Upon receiving the news I contacted my mother Faye Cranston to let her know too as she had not heard at that time. I am so sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. I realize this a bit late, but what prompted me to send my condolences was a newspaper clipping of her obit sent by the same person that had originally told me. My prayers are with you and your family.
I remember the times spent in the Kudart home. What a great family. Tom and I were friends, but I loved his whole family. God Bless
Rob Roberts