Patricia B. (Books) Proper |
| Posted 2009-03-20 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Patricia B. Proper died March 13, 2009. Pat was born June 22, 1939 in Tucson, Ariz., the daughter of Otho and Alice (Byrne) Books. Pat was 69 years old. Pat graduated from Tucson High School in 1957 and Pepperdine College with a Bachelor of Science. Pat met the love of her life Lee while attending college and they where married May 25, 1962. Pat and Lee moved to Prescott in August of 1964. Pat was active in community activities having served for 28 years with Yavapai County Fair Association and a Board Member and Fair Committee member for 11 years; in 1980 she was "Tuli-Hooma" (Red Rock) Chieftess of the Smoki People. Pat served on the Board of Directors for the Smoki Museum and Sharlot Hall Museum, and was a member in PEO Chapter O and Prescott United Methodist Church. Pat enjoyed being at the Grand Canyon hiking to Supai and riding a raft upon the Colorado. She was a creative person who loved cooking, crafts, jewelry making and beading. She enjoyed time spent doing genealogy research, communicating via the internet and socializing with friends. Pat is survived by her husband Lee; sons, John and Stephen; daughter Catherine; and four grandchildren. A Celebration of Pat's life will be 3 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 at Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley St. The family suggests memorial to PEO Chapter O, "The Project for Continuing Education" c/o Lynn Peters, 640 W. Lee Blvd., Prescott, Ariz., 86303 Information provided by survivors. |
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