Patricia King passed away on November 29th, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI.
She was a 1958 graduate of Otsego High School. She was born January 25, 1940 to Carol and Juanita (Kennedy) VanDerhoff. Pat had 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Her pride and joy were her family, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and friends. On August 31, 1973 in Otsego she married Dean King who passed away May 22, 2011.
Surviving are her children, Bryon (Kandy) Campbell, of Huntsville, AL, Deborah (Ed) Mendez of Kalamazoo, Dianna Parker of Kalamazoo and friend Dave McMurray of Otsego. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pat worked in the Medical field for 28 years until her retirement in 2010. She then went back to work for an additional 2 years after retirement. Pat was an accomplished trap and skeet shooter and a member of Gun River, Fennville Gun Clubs and Grand Valley Cap and Ballers. Life member of the National Muzzleloader and Rifle Association as well as the NRA.
She was a member of the Michigan State Muzzle loading and Shotgun Committee and inducted into the Manistee Old Fort Rendezvous Hall Fame in 2015. She was a member of the MLRA International Muzzle Loading Rifle and Shotgun Team for 2 years and placed 4th in the world when she competed in Germany. She was a life member of the VFW and a State of Michigan DNR hunter safety instructor. Pat also was a member of the Women’s Relief Corp, and the Allegan County Medical Assistant Association and served as their President for one term.
Friends may visit with Pat’s family from 6-8 PM, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 5, 2022 with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Contributions or Donation in lieu of flowers can be made to Rose Arbor (Centrica Care Navigators) in Kalamazoo, MI.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Jan
Pat was a cool lady. I was honored to have her as a friend. She will be missed. R.I.P Pat .
Jan Jameson
Robert Muir
Bryon
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God’s peace be with you all.
Bryon
Thank you Robert.
Sarah Price
We’re so sorry for your loss. Pat was a wonderful lady. We’ll sure miss her at GVC&B.
With Sympathy,
Kevin & Sarah Price
and
John Shinabarger
Jan Young-Zajac
I really enjoyed working with Pat at Allegan Medical clinic, we used to have nice talks, admired her. Rest in peace my friend
Bob & Audra Hill
You will be missed**
Bob & Audra Hill
*You will be missed
Craig & Lori
We will surely miss Aunt Pat. I will never look at baked beans and not think of all the times she made them for me as a kid.
Tim and Marcia Quigley
Love and prayers to the family! Pat was always a good worker when we were at the Elks, she was fun and took her job seriously, helping to keep the Elks open! Please know she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you!
Jane Stephens
I knew Pat through the Michigan Society of Medical Assistants. I always appreciated her guidance. My condolences to family and friends.
Sharron Smith
Pat was a dear friend. We shared the love of shooting all the years of our friendship. She will be missed. Love to all the family and friends. RIP dear friend.
Steve and Linda Leafdale
Pat was a good friend, lovely lady and always professional in everything she did. She was fun, caring and kind. She had a twinkle in her eye and would “blush” on occasion when teased! She will be missed but I am sure that she is a beautiful Angel in Heaven with her beloved Dean. I am honored to have known her.
Jeanie and Larry Trantham
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
Kay Miller Snyder
Deb and Dianna I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was always kind. I’m sending my condolences to you all of you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lyle and Diane McGregor
Our prayers go out to Pat and her wonderful family. Her warm and ready smile will be missed. We were lucky enough to get to know her thru MSMLA events. She was always helpful and fun to visit with.
Annette Roiter Andrews
Bryon, Kandy, and families,
I am so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you,
Terry Toddy
Bryon, Debbie, Diane and family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you !!!
Diane Belden
So sorry for your family’s loss.
I enjoyed working with Pat at the Allegan Medical Clinic for several years.
She was a dedicated nurse. She will be missed.
John Walstrum
I had the privilege of working with Pat for many years at the Allegan Medical Clinic. Her professionalism, caring, and compassion were a benefit to countless numbers of people. She will be missed.
Debra Sweet
I’m so sorry for everyone loss she was are nurse for years she will be sadly missed
Dave McMurray
Patty was a true friend and a mentor to many. She was always willing to help out when needed. She was ever busy. Shooting skeet and sporting clays was her passion. She was a true champion in every thing she did. She will be missed. Now she can be at peace.
Jim Smalla
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.
I spoke with her a couple of weeks ago and am so glad I did. Great lady.
Godspeed Pat.
Betty j Mcdaniel
I worked with Pat for many years at the Allegan Medical Clinic In later years I enjoyed seeing her at the Otsego Elks
Was always happy to see her
Chelle
Bryon & Kandy,
We Are So Very Sorry To Hear Of Your Moms Passing. Sending You Love & Postive Healing Thoughts!!
BIG Hugs,
Scott & Chelle Kamp
Jim Niemi
I will miss you Pat. Many fun times on the skeet field. Would always show the young bucks up!! Great person especially a great shooter. I will miss you, thank you for all you taught though out the years.
Jennifer Veenkant
I worked with Pat for many years at Allegan Medical Clinic. She took pride in everything she did-whether it was her medical profession or skeet and trap. We once went to Friendship, IN with her and Dean for a weekend with our kids for a NMLRA shoot. They still talk about it. She will be missed.
Jerry Midkiff
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Pat. I just read it the Muzzle Blast magazine. Pat was my instructor. It’s been 25 plus years. She was always an encouragement in my love of history. Again my prayers are with you Sassafras. Aka Jerry Midkiff , Delton.