I loved Pat so much. Still thinking of her & her family. Her laugh was amazing and the way she loved on people was extraordinary. She was such a humble yet dedicated servant for Christ. Though I know she is Heaven, tears still flow….a Very special lady.
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Yes ever loved is our beloved friend Pat.
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My condolences to Patricia's family. I first met Patricia when I became the school’s Preschool Director at CFC. We would often chat about our roles and how to best share the space/classrooms. Pat was always kind to me and we would often talk in her office. A few years later when I assumed the role of Principal at CCS, our offices were almost next to each other… and we often chatted about our families and the future. Her choice to leave her position to care for her grandchildren inspired me to do the same in 2022! Thank you for being a great example and paving the way for other grandparents. Well done good and faithful servant🙏
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Pat Rariden Memorial Service
January 13, 2025
Christian Fellowship Church
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We are so sorry that we will not be able to attend Pat’s life celebration. We both have an upper respiratory infection and felt we should not share that with our friends. We know it will be a great home going. Pat was a joy to minister with all those years!
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We are so sorry we cannot make Pat’s life celebration. Both Phil and I have an upper respiring virus and felt we should not share that with our friends. We know it will be a great tribute to a fabulous woman. Working with her was a joy!
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Pat was an amazing woman of God! Her love for serving the Lord, her family, and friends will never be forgotten. She always wanted to serve and help others wherever she was! I have always looked forward to all of the Rariden family gatherings knowing that she was going to be there. When she spoke to you, you felt as if no one else were in the room! Her laughter and joy were strong, infectious, and genuine! I loved watching her care for Joel, Kim, David, and Michelle. She set a great example of what a Woman of God looked like in the daily walk. I know she’s having a beautiful reunion with Grandma and Grandpa. My heart is heavy for the void left behind within her family. I will always cherish every single memory I have of her!❤️
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I will miss your sweet smile & your joyous laugh. Thank you for the memories. “Kiss your feet” Dear One.
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To all the family, we send our love and prayers for your comfort. We know these past months were full of trials, but we know that God has a plan for each of us and we will continue to love and trust Him. It was a privilege to know and pray for Pat. ❤️
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Aunt Patty was such an incredible example to me of what love, joy, grace and patience looks like.
No matter how anyone treated her she would gladly turn the other cheek, and never cease to stop loving and praying for you.
She was the lady with many options, wether in planning something or eating EVERY single leftover until it was gone (even though you were so tired of looking at leftovers 😂) She wanted you to have all of choices and options!
She had the best laugh and could also make you laugh with her smile, the way she said things, or just talking to her. So full of joy.
She was also so easy to talk to and if there was nothing to talk about she would then start to ask you a million questions, but she was also showing how much she cared about you. She wanted to know you even if you only saw each other once a year.
My favorite memories of her will always be playing animal dominos, having a bag of skittles left on my pillow after she stayed with us, her laugh, her very big hugs, the many conversations we were able to have, her bouncing on a ball while talking so she could get her exercise in, and my very last hug to her.
She taught me so young how to be an aunt, how to love, how to show grace and to be joyful. These are gifts I will always treasure in my heart. I thank God for allowing her to be in my life and amongst so many other people she was apart of.
I love you aunt Patty!
I love you uncle Joel!
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Pat was a great sister-in-law. We could go for months without seeing each other, and then, when we'd get together, it was like we saw each other the day before. I'll miss her so much.
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Pat Rariden epitomized what it meant to be a servant. She set such a wonderful standard for all those who knew her. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve with her in the CFC children’s ministry and get to know her. Our family is covering hers in prayer at such a difficult time. She will be deeply missed.
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Joel, I will always remember Pat's loving commitment that she freely shared with the children at Christian Fellowship Church including our children, Medley and Rusty Lovelace. She was also a great source of wisdom and encouragement for me.
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Pat was my first friend in VA 1982. She was my kid’s first babysitter and the one who invited me to my first community Bible study in Great Falls.
She was so inspirational because of her love for God and children and for her husband and family of course! She could manage several (children) at one time which always impressed me.
Pat could get more done in one hour of the day than anyone else I’ve ever known and always with a joyful attitude. Yes, her laugh was one of a kind!
I thought of her three weeks ago and how much I’ve missed her in recent years. I should’ve called her to reconnect. I didn’t know about her battle but I’m sure she was brave to the end.
I dearly loved her. She was one of those wonderful people you thought would always be there. And the comforting thing is - she is alive!! Eternally!!
God bless you all - her family. My heart is weeping for us.
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Joel, I will never ever forget Pat. She was a faithful friend. Her laugh couldn’t be ignored. Loving and vivacious Forever in my memories. Praying for you and your family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you in your grief. Much love, Lew and Phoebe Baumgardner.
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Mr Joel, for Ms Pat: I know you because I love Michelle and her family. Michelle’s love for the Lord and her faith, despite the hardest adversities, ooze from her very being. I have learned that this faith and strength is because of you. Because of how you raised her and prepared her to take on this world. My deepest condolences for your tremendous loss, for the gap that will be felt in your absence and for the pain your family is feeling. And thank you. Thank you for raising a woman like Michelle who makes everyone around her better. You will be greatly missed on this side of heaven.
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