Patricia Holmes

Patricia Pat Holmes, 79, of Altoona, formerly of Montour, died Friday at her home, December 14, 2012. A woman who had a heart of gold and a contagious laugh joined her heavenly Father suddenly that afternoon.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., one hour proir to the services. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph: 641-844-1234.Born Patricia Floyd on August 20, 1933, in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Ager) Floyd. She graduated in 1951 from the Park High School in 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin.On June 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to Dale Leon Holmes in Racine. They made their home in Montour where she was active in the Living Faith United Methodist Church. She served as past president of the EGAD group and the 4-H. Pat was a giver by nature, always loving to help others out. She did fundraising in the community, served at the political polls, and was a caretaker for her husband, Dale. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, crafts, listening to others, playing bridge and cards, camping (especially at the Iowa State Fair), shopping for bargains, and going to the casino. Pat treasured her family and friends, loved babies and everyone who knew her also knew her door was always open. Her favorite saying was Oh, For Heavens Sake! Pat was employed for 15 years at J.C. Penneys in Marshalltown.Left to cherish her memory are her children: Scott Dale Holmes (Gayla Merriott) of Cross Timbers, Missouri, Robin Ann (Steve) Mahnke of Altoona, Stacey Lynn (Jason) Groffs of Clive and Kelly Michael Holmes of West Des Moines; her granddaughter Shannon Chris Chase and three precious great-grandchildren: Logan, Alex and Brooklyn.In death, she rejoined her beloved Dale who died in 2009, her mother and sister, Jackie Baumstark.