Memorial
Patricia A. Jennings, 88, a resident of Cottage Grove Place died there on Thursday January 22, 2015 after a long illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM on Monday at All Saints Catholic Church. Rev. John R. Flaherty will officiate. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 2 to 6 PM on Sunday where there will be a vigil service at 3:00 PM. Friends may also call at the Church after after 9:30 AM on Monday.
Patricia A. Jennings was born in Cedar Rapids on March 3, 1926. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus. She was so grateful to the Mercy sisters and priests that formed her in her Catholic faith. After graduation, she worked at Mercy Hospital as a medical secretary.
Pat met Bob, her husband, in 1946 on the basketball court at Immaculate Conception High School. They shared a beautiful marriage of 66 years. She raised 3 children and worked as a medical secretary for 20 years. She also worked at Regis High School. She was a bank officer at the Mount Vernon branch for 17 years.
She was an unbelievable cook. Her kolaches were the best in Cedar Rapids! It pleased her to share many delicious recipes with her family and friends. She was a parishioner for over 50 years at All Saints Catholic Church. She volunteered in a number of capacities and a member of St. Therese Circle for many years. She supported a number of charitable causes.
Pat was devoted to her family and extended family. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob; children, Dr. Mike (Cathy) Jennings, Jean Ann (Bill) Kottemann and Debbie. She was adored by her grandchildren, Cheryl, Gary (Shannon), Dr. Kraig (Laura), Dr. Scott, John, Kitty and Robby; and great grandchildren, Frankie, Valerie, Olivia, and Cayden. Also survived by her brother-in-law, Don (Lois) Jennings and sister-in-law, Arlene Jennings and Christine (Eldron) Cobb and several nieces and nephews.
Pat Jennings was a loving and giving person to all who knew her. She was generous with her time and compliments, ready with a warm smile and easy with a laugh. She made everyone feel welcome in her home. Her Catholic faith inspired her entire family. She taught them that the secret to life is through prayer and faith and their joy comes from putting God first in one’s life. JOY “J-Jesus first O-others next Y-yourself last and love with all your heart unselfishly.” She set a beautiful example of what true beauty in a woman is for her daughters and granddaughters. She had a gift for treating all her children and grandchildren as individuals and making each one feel loved and special.
We will be forever grateful for the loving care received at Cottage Grove Place. We will never forget you for all you did for our mother in her final years.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Sister of Mercy.