Obituary: Patricia "Patty" Carr

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

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In memory of

Patricia "Patty" Carr

of Spearfish formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City after a brief illness at the age of 78

Patricia Jo better known as "Patty Jo" was born on August 15, 1941, to Millard and Alice (Knutson) Carr. She was born and raised in Philip, South Dakota. During her high school years she was extremely active in a multitude of activities, including band, choir, cheerleading, piano accompanist, class plays, Luther League, working at the local movie theater, and a number of other extra-curricular activities. She had many friends and enjoyed singing and performing with her younger sister, Judie.

Patty was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing for church on Sundays and teaching private lessons. She loved music more than anything and frequently lamented that would have liked to have been a music teacher. She taught her children and grandchildren to play the piano, as her greatest gift to share.

Patty is survived by her brother Marshall (Taci) Carr of Faith, South Dakota. She also has three children, Toni Long of Rapid City, Ross (Sarah) Johnson of Sugar Grove, Illinois, and Traci (Justin) Baker of Spearfish. Also surviving are six grandsons, one granddaughter, four great-grandsons, and three great-granddaughters. Patty loved her family unconditionally and gave selflessly. Holidays were always brightened with her gregarious presence. She was always the Happy Birthday lead singer for every birthday.

Patricia worked several different jobs over the years. She enjoyed people immensely and the jobs she enjoyed the most were the ones that allowed her to interact with people from all walks of life and all over the world. Her two favorite jobs were as campground manager in Spearfish Canyon, and as front desk for Motel 6. All of her customers loved chatting with her as much as she enjoyed learning about them and where they came from.

In her later years, she became an avid bird watcher and enjoyed spending time in the Black Hills of South Dakota, especially Spearfish Canyon. She was also fortunate to travel to Alaska, Arizona, and Yellowstone National Park. She had three cats that provided her with great entertainment and companionship.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Judie Gittings.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at First Lutheran Church in Philip with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.

Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 2:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Cindy Bisser

MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Congregational Hymn
“Amazing Grace”
Dalton Baker - Piano Solo
“Fur Elise”
Shelby Hanson - Vocal Solo
“The Rose”
Special Music
“Stardust” -Harry Connick, Jr.
“My Heart Will Go On” - Celine Dion

USHERS
Lane Baker - Adaleigh Baker

PALLBEARERS
Dalton Baker - Dylan Baker
Justin Baker - Jim Johnson

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Marshall and All the Carr Family, Sorry to hear of Patty's passing. Lived along side of Patty and the Carr family in Philip during the 50s. A great neighbor and friend. All the best, Joe Murphy
~ Joe Murphy Las Vegas, NV (3/12/2020)
To Patty, Judie and Marshall's families. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories give you strength in the days ahead. ~ Mary Lou Fellows Puyallup, Wa. (3/6/2020)
Gone much to early, my sympathy to the family. Will be thinking of you. ~ Mike Perry Sammamish, WA (3/4/2020)
My thoughts & prayers to all of Pat's family & friends. I sure enjoyed working with her at Motel 6. She was loved by many & will be missed by all. Rest in Peace my friend. Hugs to All. Love ya ~ Lesa Budmayr Belle Fourche,SD (3/4/2020)
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers ~ Linda Stilwell Kadoka (3/4/2020)
Our deepest sympathy to Patty's family. We are so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Patty's family. ~ Jamie, Woody and Shelby Pierce Rapid City, SD (3/4/2020)
Marshall & Family, So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler Sturgis, SD (3/3/2020)
So sorry to hear about Patty Jo. Prayers and love to all. ~ Joann Stark IA (3/3/2020)