LANDERWAY, Patricia A.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Patricia A. Landerway died May 28, 2011, in Leo's arms at their home in Chino Valley, Ariz. She was born Aug. 18, 1933, in West Virginia, the daughter of William D. and Mary Ann (Young) McPherson. Patricia was 77 years old. Leo and Pat shared 44 loving years together. She was a gracious hostess who loved to cook. Her family remembers her saying often, "If you don't get enough to eat, it's your own fault." Pat's faith and her church community were very important to her. She loved being with her family and was proudest of their accomplishments - especially her grandchildren. Pat is survived by her loving husband, Leo; daughter Anita (Al) Wittal and son Wayne (Virgina) Strausbaugh; grandchildren Tammy, Lori, Mathew and Brandon; and great-grandchildren Kayleigh and Andrew. Pat was preceded in death by daughter Karen in 1966. Rosary will be 6 p.m. June 2, 2011, at Saint Catherine LaBoure Catholic Church, 2062 N. State Route 89, with visitation two hours prior. A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday June 3, 2011, at Saint Catherine LaBoure Catholic Church. Final Commendation and Farewell will be in San Diego, Calif. The family suggests memorials to Desert Southwest Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 225 Grove Ave., Prescott, AZ 86301, or Good Samaritan Hospice, 1065 Ruth St., Prescott, AZ 86301. You are invited to log onto www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Pat's guestbook, share a memory with the family and view a tribute to her. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral home assisted the family. Information provided by survivors.