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Patricia King Obituary

King, Patricia Marie (nee Tennyson), of Glenview, at rest October 19th, peacefully at her home. Born on St. Patrick's Day in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved wife of Emmett Patrick (married for 54 years), devoted mother of Emmett Jr., Dennis, Colleen, James (Phyllis), Mary (Paul) Strande and Patrick (Amy), cherished grandmother of Molly, Erin, Matthew, Daniel and Casey, fond sister of the late Alfred (Jeanne) Tennyson of Greenwich, CT, loving aunt of Steven and Christopher Tennyson. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Family and friends will meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL 60025, Saturday, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, c/o OLPH Church appreciated. 847-965-2500. Sign online guest book at www.simkinsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2003.

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Mary Strande

May 8, 2004

Dear Mom,



I will never forget what a loving Mother you were to all of us!

Being a devoted wife, nurturing mother, working full-time, cooking,

making sure you made time for all of us! You inspired us with your

passion for theater, dance, gardening and cooking.



I'll always remember your inner and outer beauty, amazing hair, twinkling eyes, flawless skin, and a Big smile that never left you!



It was a blessing and a honor to have you as our Mother, thank you

for sharing your love and wisdom. You will be in our hearts and prays forever.



Love,

Mary

Colleen King

October 28, 2003

Dear Mom,



I know you and the angels are looking down upon us in Heaven. We will always love you and miss you.



I have so many happy memories of you and the family. You were such a wonderful Mom in your understated and subtle manner. And what a fabulous cook--your famous jello moulds, potatoe salad, turkey stuffing, lasagna, Swedish meatballs, cheeseburgers, creamed corn, noodles, and apple pies, to name a few. We also appreciated the "dream bars" that somehow disappeared in the wee hours of the night.



You loved to garden. You grew the beautiful pansies, roses, and gardenias.



You were always a lady, always polite and thoughtful.



Our family is so lucky that God lent you to us to be our Mother.



Love,

Colleen

Matt King

October 26, 2003

Grandma,



Dad asked me if I'd play "Amazing Grace" at your Mass on my saxophone. He wanted to do something special for you and I did too. I hope you liked my playing - I tried to do my best. Everyone says you were the best, so that's what you deserved.

I hope you're feeling better now. I like to think you are. Look over us and pray for us, just like Father Flavin said you would.

Love,

Matt

Danny King

October 26, 2003

Grandma,



I read this poem at your Mass. It reminded everyone of you.



God's Garden



God looked around in His garden,

and He found an empty place.

Then looked down upon this earth,

and saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you,

and lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never,

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough,

And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids,

And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn't go alone.

For a part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

- Author Unknown



Grandma, we'll miss you but thank you for making our lives beautiful and God's garden beautiful too!



Love,

Danny

Phyllis King

October 25, 2003

Mom was the definition of quiet dignity. Everything she did, she did for others. She was an incredible woman with an incredible family, and the best way to honor her memory is to love and care for each other the way she did. We'll miss you, but I know you'll always be with us.

Love,

Phyllis

JOSEPHINE GLEWICZ

October 25, 2003

DEAR KING FAMILY,

WE WISH TO EXPRESS OF SINCERE SYMPATHY. PAT IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR LIVES. WE WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT SHE HAS GIVEN OUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GRANT HER ETERNAL PEACE.

MARIE NALEPA

October 25, 2003

WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU FAMILY. PATRICIA WAS A SPECIAL PART OF ALL OF OUR LIVES. MAY SHE CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LIVING GOD AND EXPERIENCE THE SPLENDOR OF ETERNAL LIFE WHICH SHE SO DESERVES.

LOVE ALWAYS,

MARIE,TONY,MICHAEL,KRISTIN & JIMMY NALEPA

Simkins Funeral Home

October 24, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Nina Rapper

October 23, 2003

I FEEL AS THOUGH I AM PART OF THE KING FAMILY ...I HAVE KNOWN ALL OF YOU OVER 30 YEARS AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND SORROW OF LIFE WITH ALL OF YOU.. TODAY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU...YOUR MOM WAS SUCH A LOVELY LADY AND I WILL MISS HER TO..

SINCERLY NINA

Jim Mc Cain

October 23, 2003

May your mother rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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