Patricia "Patty" Ward, 49 of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at her home.
Patty was born on January 18, 1963 in Fort Carson, CO to Arthur and Karla (de Caluewe) Gath. She married Todd Michael Ward on June 20, 1981.
Patty worked as a nurse's assistant, an office manager and founded Patty's Cleaning Service. She enjoyed crafting and scrapbooking. She also enjoyed cooking and watching the cooking channel. Above all else, Patty loved spending time with her family, especially her two children.
Surviving Patty is her husband Todd, children Chastity (Brian) Shoup, and Cody Ward, her mother Karla, siblings Arthur Gath, Richard (Ruth Anne) Gath, Michael (Debbie Visnaw) Gath, and Victoria (Ryan) Heath and many other family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday October, 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at her home.