Patricia Kirlin

Patricia A. Kirlin, age 81, passed away October 24, 2014. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kirlin; daughter, Linda Inderbitzen; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Peggy Johnson; and her father and mother, Gerald and Carrie Johnson.

Patricia graduated from Muskegon High School, and moved on to graduate from Columbia College in Missouri. She was a retired executive secretary at General Electric, an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Holland, and a member of the GE Lunch Bunch Gals.

Patricia is survived by children, Lori (Al) Nagy; Susan (Ron) Parisi; Karen Strate; Cindy (Jerry) Royse; Gail (Kevin) Iverson; and Mike (Susan) Kirlin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeff and Chad Rabbers; Sonja Coleman; Joshua and Courtney Parisi; Jack and Jim Kirlin; Steve and Joel Strate; Linc and Eric Royse; Brad, David, and Laura Behnke; and Lindsay Nicholson; as well as 26 great-grandchildren. Patricia is also survived by her sister, Joyce (Tom) Allen; special nieces, Nancy, Becky, and Pam; and nephews, Bob and Eric.

A Celebration of Life will take place Wednesday, October 29 at 1:30 pm in the Freedom Village Auditorium on the 6th floor; 145 Columbia Ave.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia’s memory to the First United Methodist Church of Holland; 57 West 10th St, Holland, MI 49423.