"To Sue, Mike, Jan, Jeff and extended families and friends, my heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time of loss. I remember Pat so fondly, What a wonderful and kind lady she was and always had her door open for anyone to stop in and say Hello! Her smile radiated and glowed with the love in her heart that she had for her friends and families and grandchildren. May She Rest In Peace. You have earned your wings Pat and join your beloved families and relatives in heaven. May your smile always shine and sparkle like the stars in that wonderful, lovely constellation in heaven forever. With Heartfelt Love and Prayers, Mark J.VonBank- Park Rapids, Minnesota.(Formerly of Algona, Iowa.)."
In loving memory of
Patricia "Pat" (McGinnis) Manske
September 30, 1933 - October 30, 2018
In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
A funeral service for Pat was held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Algona. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Algona.
Patricia "Pat" Ann (McGinnis) Manske was born in Algona, IA on September 30, 1933, only child of Gilbert and Mabel Ann Marie (Thelin) Hargreaves. She attended country school in her younger years and later graduated from Algona High School. Following high school she worked a short time as a telephone operator. She also worked as a teacher's aid as her kids were growing up.
On November 27, 1951, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" McGinnis at First United Methodist Church in Algona. Together they raised four children, Sue, Mike, Jan, and Jeff. She was a great wife and mother. Pat lost her husband, Richard, in 2000.
Pat found joy in golfing, cross country skiing, knitting, sewing, and traveling. Many have fond memories of her always smiling and laughing. She was never known to say a bad thing about anyone. Pat had a deep rooted love for her family and friends.
She married her life-long friend, Bill Manske, in 2008.
Pat passed on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Morningstar Senior Living in Littleton, CO at the age of 85.
Pat is survived by her children, Sue (Dave) Isebrands of Wagner, SD, Mike (Jeanne) McGinnis of Morrison, CO, Jan Alabart of Littleton, CO, and Jeff (Chris) McGinnis of Buena Vista, CO; grandchildren, Tonia (Carson) Bock, Jennifer Caldwell-Isebrands, Jeremiah (Christina) Isebrands, Megan (Lily) McGinnis, Myles McGinnis, Jesslynn Alabart, Jordan Alabart, Jonnica Alabart, Hayden McGinnis, and Sage McGinnis; and great-granddaughter, Katelyn.
Preceding her in death are her parents, first husband, Richard McGinnis, second husband, Bill Manske, and grandson-in-law, Shawn Caldwell.
Tributes
"Sorry for the loss of your mother...please accept my sympathy. Remember staying over with Jan and Pat was so nice. Always friendly and spoke when she saw me whether at church or in town. "
"Jeff, extending my sympathies to you on the loss of your mother. ~ Roberta (Engstrom) Durand"
"Sorry for your loss. Lots of wonderful memories of Aunt Pat."
"To Pat's family, my deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss of Pat, such a warm, kind and gentle lady. Ron always enjoyed talking with Pat and reminiscing about their adventures while in school in Algona - the school queen and the twin cousins who campaigned to promote her selection. She and Ron can now recall those "good times" together as Ron left this life on February 27, 2018, at the age of 82. We miss him dearly as I am sure you all will have the same feelings about the loss of your mother. May your memories of Pat be a blessing to the family. With much love and warm hugs for each of you. Hazel Elbert and the Ron Elbert family."
"Deepest Sympathy to you all , Sue, Mike, JJan and JJeff and all of your families with the loss of your Mom PAT. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM, in study hall at the middle school, her getting groceries at Fareway and all of our great talks!! She will be missed!! Thinking of you!! The SEWICKS, RANDY LORI AND FAMILY!!"