Patricia "Pat" Williams

Patricia “Pat” Williams passed away on September 1st with her family by her side.

Pat, the daughter of Bill and Mary Flaherty was born and raised on the south side of Des Moines where she was a proud graduate of DSM Lincoln, class of 1965. She met and married her soulmate, Steve Williams in 1969 and made Altoona their home for the last 46 years. Together they had two children, Mark and Marci.

Pat spent 32 years working for the phone company and another 16 years being a substitute administrative assistant for Southeast Polk. She loved working, loved her co-workers and especially loved working at the high school while her grandchildren were in school.

Pat enjoyed traveling with Steve, their Canadian Cousins, and her brother/sister in-laws, spending time with family-hosting BBQ’s and gathering with friends. Sending cards to everyone she knew was her favorite hobby. Her greatest joy was watching everything her kids were involved in and then watching her grandkids in all their activities.

Pat is survived by her loving husband Steve, of 55 years; son Mark (Nicki) Williams; daughter Marci (Jeremy) Keesee; grandchildren Olivia, Luke (Ashley Frick) Williams, Jake (Ashley), Kaelee and Bradly Keesee; brother Mike (Maxine) Flaherty; aunt Winona Flaherty; mother in law Colleen Williams; brothers in-law Mike (Chris) Williams, Chuck Bishop, David Williams and sister in-law Debbie (Dave) Danforth. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law Dick Williams; her aunts. uncles; her sister-in-law, Nancy Bishop and one great niece.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Midwest and Eden Crest (Altoona) for the exceptional care over the last few months.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s research or directed to the family, who will donate in Pat’s name to local organizations.

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