Mrs. Patricia Yvonne Hills, Age 73 of Howard City, Michigan died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Fremont. She was born Patricia Yvonne LaRoche in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Lucile Marie (Dudley) and Charles Henry LaRoche on March 8, 1938. She married Gene A. Hills on January 15, 1968 in Grand Rapids. She was a retail clerk until her retirement. She is survived by her husband Gene Hills of Howard City, her children Dawn Lewis of Newaygo, Marlene & Kevin Oswald of Holland, Karen & Bill Preble of Fremont, Patrick & Mellissa Hills of White Cloud, and 9 Grandchildren. Memorial services will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Red Anchor Inn in Croton on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
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January 30, 2012 at 10:20 am
Marlene
Mom, you will be missed. You are no longer in pain and suffering. I know you are in Heaven with all your animals, and having the time of your life. Love you! Stop worrying, we are taking care of everything, Yes the dogs are being fed!
January 30, 2012 at 11:42 am
karen
Mom go rest high on that mountain and know you will always be in my heart. I love u mom and will miss you so bad.
January 30, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Chris
Grandma, you are in a far better place now. You will be missed very much by all of us. Boo will be well taken care of so don’t worry! I love you very much, and we will see you soon.
January 30, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Bill
You will truly be missed by all, you can be truly proud of raising a great family. It was my pleasure to have known you and enjoy your great sense of humor.
January 30, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Bethany
Hi Grandma! I’m so sorry that I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye. My heart hurts knowing that I will never get to hug you again or see your beautiful smiling face. I love you so much and hope that you are free from all the pain now. We all miss you so very much! I hope that patches and teddy sue found you!
love you so much, grammy. rest easy now.
January 30, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Marsha Pollaski
Pat, what a lovely lady you were. I will surely miss the times we had on the phone, just blowing off steam! It sure felt good when we were done! You were so giving and kind to everyone, especially, your family. I will miss you! I know you were tired and weary. I guess, God needed a special angel. Now, my dear friend, you just go soar with the angels. We will meet again, someday. I pray the Lord will comfort your family.
Marsha Pollaski
January 30, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Dawn Lewis
Dearest Mom
God took you away from us too soon and to sudden. I love you with all my heart and you will be greatly missed forever and ever. I am taking good care of everything here so please dont worry, enjoy being with grandma and grandpa LaRoche and all your animals up there and nellie too. Show us somehow that you are happy and that you are an angel up there. I love you mom, i wish you were still with us. xoxoxox
Your oldest daughter
Dawn
January 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Linda Ladanyi Reynolds
Pat will be missed by many family and friends, even the furry and feathered ones. There is no doubt in my mind she is with St Francis of Assis helping care for all of the animals in Heaven. God bless you Pat, you made such an impact on me with your compassion with animals.
Linda Ladanyi Reynolds
January 30, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Cory Lewis
I love you grandma and am still shocked that you are gone. I know you are in a better place though. I keep telling myself that the Lord needed someone to care for the birds and you were his choice. I will see you again someday! Give Nellie a big hug and kiss for me.
January 30, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Patrick Hills
Mom, there will always be a special place for you in my heart. Over the years we have had good times and not so good times, but after all is said and done, you were my one and only mother. There is something to be said for the love between a mother and son, and I only hope that you realized how much I loved you. One day we will meet again, until then peace be with you. I love you!! Patrick
January 30, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Kyle and Trevor
Grandma Pat, you will surely be missed. We may have not have had the longest time together, but the time we have had, has been amazing!! We will forever keep you in our hearts. Loving memories, Kyle and Trevor
January 30, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Patrick
Mom, you will forever be missed. I know over the years we have had good times and not so good times, but I hope you know how much I loved you. The bond between a son and his mother is so very special, and I hope you realize how special you were to me. Someday, somewhere we will meet again… until then peace be with you!
Patrick
January 30, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Melissa
Pat, I am so thankful for the time I have had to spend with you over the years. You have been a wonderful mother-in-law! So many memories I will carry with me, until I see you again. If you run into my dad tell him about the kids. You will be forever loved, and never forgotten.
Melissa
February 3, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Kevin
God Bless you Pat and rest your soul. God Bless and comfort Gene and the family
February 6, 2012 at 11:34 am
Joel Oswald
I will miss you grandma. I will never forget the times we spent together. Katherine loves you and will for-ever miss you too. Go, be at peace and
enjoy the new scenery. We will see each other again. Until then, I love you Grams, and I promise to be good.
July 18, 2012 at 11:44 am
karen preble
Hi mom.
Just wanted to let you know I miss you terribly! Wish you were home with us. I love you. Please send me your smiles, Give dad Gene and dad Joe hugs for me.
July 25, 2012 at 2:42 pm
karen preble
I really truly miss you momma. You were too young to leave us yet..this is so hard..please stay with me mom..talk to me let me know you are fine..my heart hurts. love you