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Patricia "Patty" Carrof Spearfish formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 1, 2020
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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