Patricia Ann Atwood

Patricia Ann Atwood, 79, passed away October 15, 2022 at her home.

Pat was born March 17, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert and Ruth (Magers) Mack. She retired in 1999 from Ruan Transportation where she had worked for many years. Pat was a longtime member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God where she was very active in the Ladies of Faith. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

The center of her life was her husband, children and her faith. Pat loved to play all sorts of card games with friends and family including Pinochle, Crazy Eights, and especially Fast Track.

Pat is survived by her husband, John “Doc” Atwood; children, Michelle (Gary) Pennington, Linda (Jim) Kline, Michael (Shari) Atwood, Kimberly (Stephen) Lepse and Cathryn (George) Carlier; siblings, Mary K. Reiter and Matthew K. (Pat) Mack; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jaime Kay Nicole; sons, Robert Allen Archibald and Travis Anthony Babcock; and her brothers, Mike and Danny.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Glad Tiding Assembly of God Church, 314 E. Army Post Road in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Pat will be laid to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, with “Ladies of Faith” noted in the memo line, in loving memory of Pat.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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