Patricia Lynn Rudicil

Patricia Lynn Rudicil, age 77, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 peacefully at Harbor Hospice with her husband by her side, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 12, 1943 to John & Dorothy (Miller) Crist. Patricia lost her father at an early age but, she had a special place in her heart for her Uncle Jim and loved spending time with him on his sailboat. Pat graduated from Muskegon High School in 1961 and was a graduate of Indiana University in 1965 and majored in Art. After graduation, Pat worked as a Graphic Art Designer for many years in the Indianapolis area, she also taught dance and art. Later in life, Pat moved to the Washington DC area and enjoyed spending time with her kids. In 1994, the lure of Lake Michigan brought her back to Muskegon where she could express her love for art. Pat became an active member during the formative years of the Harbour Towne Yacht Club in the late 1990's. She became interested in the medical field upon returning to Muskegon, where Pat worked in the surgical unit. Pat retired in 2006 from General Hospital. She married James Rudicil on July 18, 2009 at Harbour Towne Yacht Club. After their marriage, they loved traveling to beach towns in Florida and North Carolina where they often met family and friends, both new and old. She loved and cherished her grandchildren, nieces and nephew. Pat enjoyed seeing her cousins, it always made for fun and exciting times. Patricia was a light in everyone's eyes and made special friends wherever she went, they all have their "Pat Stories." We will all carry on her memories in our hearts. SURVIVORS Husband, James Rudicil; Daughter, Amy (Mark) Holcomb of Wilmington, NC; Son, Jason Church of Muskegon, MI; Step-children, Jason Alan Church of California, James (Pam) Rudicil Jr. of Muskegon, MI, Joe Rudicil of Muskegon, Stacy Rudicil of Sand Lake, MI; Grandchildren deeply loved by Patricia, Riley Church, Grace Holcomb, Olivia Rudicil, Logan Rudicil, Eli Rudicil, Dylan Rudicil, Alyssa Rudicil; Sisters, Jackie Brown of Indianapolis, IN and Cheryl Crist of Texas; Step-sister, Shari (John) Zamara; Step-brother, Jim (Barb) McNally. SERVICE A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Muskegon. MEMORIAL In honor of Pat and to help other families struggling with Alzheimer's Disease please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association (www.act.alz.org) or the Alzheimer's Foundation (www.alzfdn.org)