Patricia Ann Horan's Obituary
Patricia Ann Horan, 84, of Big Rapids, Michigan went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community.
She was born on December 4, 1939, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Tighe) Horan and lived in Big Rapids for most of her life while enjoying winters in Arizona. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church, graduated from St. Mary Catholic School in 1954 and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958. She received her master’s degree in teaching and returned to St. Mary Catholic School where she taught for many years then furthered her career in Custer, Michigan until her retirement.
Pat devoted her life to family, church and community. She dedicated many years of her life to care for the sick and elderly, including family and Fr. William McKnight. She was passionately devoted to the Charles E. Fairman Community Pool for over 60 years.
She encouraged all children, especially those with special needs, to learn to swim. She gave so many young people the opportunity to learn important life lessons: to work as part of the pool family, to be challenged and to develop responsibility and work ethic.
One of her greatest teachings was how to accept all of God’s children and learn to work together.
She is survived by her sister, Carol Tasker, sister-in-law Dolores G. Horan, brother-in-law Robert Dawson, many family members, and faithful friend, Arlene Krellwitz. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Robert T. Horan; sisters Mary Horan and Barbara (Horan) Dawson; nephews John Tasker, Paul Horan and Thomas Horan; niece Heidi Horan; great nephews Joshua Horan, Harrison and Chase Tasker.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church at 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, with Father Jegar Fickel as celebrant. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Pat’s name may be made to the Mecosta County Community Foundation (MCCF) and in the memo, please notate Horan Family Fund for St. Mary School; mail to PO Box 1012-C, Big Rapids, MI 49307 or online at facommunityfoundation.org. Contributions can also be made to the City of Big Rapids Pool Fund, 226 N. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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