Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Patricia Broderick Shea passed away peacefully November 14, 2013, at the age of 90 years at Oakwood Manor, Oshkosh comforted by her children and grandchildren.
Pat was born April 28, 1923, at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh to her parents George Francis and Irene Josephine Oakes Broderick and was one of nine children. She graduated from Winneconne High School. Pat married Phillip E. Shea on April 6, 1942, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Oshkosh and celebrated more than 63 years of marriage. The Shea family lived in Elo and was part of that close community until recent years.
Pat was blessed with boundless energy, a great intellect, and an indomitable spirit. She was an active and dedicated member of the community offering her talents in many ways. Those who truly knew her such as her Smear Club of 69 years and Bridge Club of 63 years will remember her true caring and kindness for others and understand the sadness at her passing.
Pat is survived by her five children, Jane (Al) Barclay, Cathy (Dennis) Puhl, Michael (Barb) Shea, Tom Shea and Julie Mayer, Ann (Jeff) Trembly; daughter-in-law, Linda Shea. Loved grandchildren are Ward Bumby, Libby Bumby (Tim) Lailer, Katie Bumby Radi; Sara Gillingham and husband Jesse Hinkson and Todd (Megan) Gillingham; Kelley Shea (Dean) Anderson, Michael R. Shea, Megan and Ryan Shea; Matthew (Holly) Shea, Tyler, Nick, Molly and Callie Shea; Zach and Jessie Trembly. Pat is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, her sister, Margaret Johnson; and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Shea and Pat Broderick.
She was preceded in death by her husband Phil, her parents, two brothers, five sisters, four brothers-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.
A Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at St. Jude the Apostle Parish (St. Vincent Church) 1225 Oregon St. Oshkosh from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Mass will immediately follow with Fr. Bill Van De Kreeke officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Oshkosh.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of Oakwood Manor and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful loving care.
Memorials are established for Friends of Historic St. Thomas Church, Poygan, the Utica Volunteer Fire Department, and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Ralph and Carol wrote on November 25, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and loss. Your mom sounds like a wonderful person we wish we had known. Cathy, we are especially grateful to her or bringing you into the world and into our lives. (and Dennis too, or course!) May God comfort and bless you, may memories of happy times shared bring healing and joy to you. With love, Carol and Ralph
Sue & Steve Elbing wrote on November 18, 2013
Heaven has another angel and Aunt Pat is already having great conversation with those gone before us. Your Mom was a wonderful sweet women who was
always genuinely interested in what others had to say and shared kind words about everyone. The Johnson family has so many great memories of many gatherings together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers especially on Tuesday when you celebrate your Mom's life. Peace be with all of
you. Love, Sue & Steve
Susan (Dault) Coffey wrote on November 16, 2013
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We send you our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom, dad and kids coming to the U.P. May God comfort you all during this difficult time,
Peter Gillingham and Family wrote on November 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.