Patricia Brandenburg (Hatfield), nee Monsma, age 64, passed away on February 2, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Tonya (Alex) Mccallister, Melissa Hatfield and Brandon (Christy) Hatfield, Grandchildren; Terry, Anna, Beth, Colleen, Angel, Ariel and Terah-lynn, Great grandchildren; Braxton and Charlotte, siblings; Sandy (Rich) Kulik, Pam (Larry) Meyers, and Tony Monsma, several nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Poppey.
Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Geraldine Monsma, her first husband; Terry Lee Hatfield and her second husband; Richard Brandenburg.
Patricia was a former teacher for CDC Daycare Resources, an active member of the Jasper County Senior Center, and a member of Parr Baptist Church in Rensselaer. Her favorite color was purple, she was very crafty and creative and enjoyed making new things. Patricia loved singing praise and worship songs and singing karaoke, her favorite song being “Old bones.” She will be remembered as a giver, full of love, always putting others before herself, and the true backbone of her family. She was always willing to lend an ear, and others felt very comfortable coming to her in their time of need because she showed no boundaries of discussion, no matter the topic. Patricia was dealt quite a rough childhood, but she used that as a guide to show her children and others the Christ-based love they needed and deserved.
A private celebration of life will be conducted in Patricia’s honor.