Patricia Tindle (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Patricia Jean Tindle, of Bolivar, MO, unexpectedly went home to be with Lord on Friday, September 13, 2019. Patricia Jean, the youngest of three beautiful girls, was born September 2, 1940 to Benjamin & Nellie (Fields) Whitman in Pleasant Hope, Missouri.
Patricia Jean attended grade school at Wilson School near Pleasant Hope, then attended Pleasant Hope High School. When Patricia was 13 years old she was saved and was baptized at the Jefferson Bridge. When Patricia was 15 ½ years old she met the love of her life, Jim Tindle. Her first date with him was on July 28, 1956, six months later, on Christmas eve 1956, Jim asked her to marry him and he gave her an engagement ring, six months later, July 5th, 1957 they were married. Jim and Patricia were married 44 years when he went to be with the Lord.
Jim and Patricia lived and worked together on their dairy farm south of Half Way, MO for 43 years. They milked red Ayrshire cows for 35 years as well showing cattle at area fairs.
Patricia and Jim had two beautiful daughters born to their marriage, Velva Jo and Carol Ann. Patricia taught sewing classes in the local 4-H while her daughters participated in 4-H. Patricia enjoyed cooking and was a wonderful cook, she also enjoyed sewing, gardening, and raising calves. She especially loved cooking big meals for her family and friends.
Patricia began piano lessons at age 53 and enjoyed playing for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Jim, her two sisters, a niece, a nephew, and a brother in law.
She leaves to mourn, her two daughters, Velva Jo (Tindle) Bower and Velva’s two children, son Justin Bower and wife Heather, their children, Eli, Aubry and Tate. Daughter Rachel (Bower) Snider and her husband Bryan, their daughters, Cheyenne and Addyson.
Patricia’s Daughter Carol Ann (Tindle) McGregor and husband Kent McGregor, and Carol’s three sons Jake Roberts and wife Rachel, their sons Aiden and Cooper. Dusty Roberts and wife Morgan, their children, Dayton, Dax, Dalli Rae and Doc. Adam Roberts and wife Becca and children, Ainsley and Rhet.
Patricia also leaves behind to mourn, many nieces, nephews and sister in laws.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bolivar First Assembly of God in her name.
Services for Patricia Tindle will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11 AM with visitation an hour prior at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.
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