Patricia A. Bussey Died April 2, 2018

Patricia Ann Bussey

1936 ~ 2018

DUE TO THE WEATHER
THE MEMORIAL MASS HAS BEEN
CHANGED TO NEXT MONDAY, APRIL 23

Pat Bussey died at home in Omena, Michigan, on Easter Monday, April 2, 2018 at the age of 82.

Pat was a devoted wife and nurturing mother.  She will be remembered for her encouragement, her hospitality, quiet and gentle spirit, grace, creativity, ingenuity, pragmatism and perseverance.  She made gourmet meals, grew spectacular gardens and decorated her home with elegance.  Some of the many things she enjoyed were family events, traveling with friends, bird watching, reading and playing cards. She was a devout member of Saint Kateri parish.

In 1936 Pat was born in Omena to Frank and Mary (Betty) Kalchik.  In 1955 she married Marlin Bussey of Northport.  They lived many years in Midland, Michigan and then Ohio before returning to Omena in 1987.

Pat is survived by Marlin her husband of 63 years, her children Karen Bussey, Piper (Jim) Fountain, Dan (Ann) Bussey, Lynda Lawton, Mike (Terrie) Bussey, Greg (Sarah) Bussey, and Kelly (Scott) Bitner, as well as 22 grandchildren, 27 great-grands and 1 great-great grand. She is also survived by her brother Ralph (Nancy) Kalchik and sister Joanne (Allan) Dalzell.  She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary, brothers Ron (Joan Tenbrock) Kalchik and Jerry (Nancy) Kalchik, and a grandson.

The memorial mass will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 23 with the Rosary to be Prayed at 10:30 am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish of Peshawbestown.

Memorial donations may be sent in Pat's name to Mother Teresa House, PO Box 13004, Lansing, MI 48901.

Arrangements are with Martinson Funeral Home of Leelanau.