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Evelyn Marie Berger Patek

10 Sep 1921 – 19 Oct 2005

Birth10 Sep 1921
Death19 Oct 2005
CemeterySaints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery
Shiner , Lavaca County , Texas , USA
Added byEvelyn Alexander on 05 Mar 2014
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Evelyn Marie Berger Patek's Obituary Evelyn Marie Berger Patek, 84, of Conroe, died Wednesday, October 19, 2005. She was born September 10, 1921, in Shiner, to the late Alois and Johanna Reif Berger. She was an operator for Mission Valley Mills, a member of Friendship Center of Conroe and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors: Daughters, Helen Skinner of Spring, Gladys Skinner of Conroe, and Evelyn Alexander of San Antonio; sons, Bill Patek of Seguin and Roy Patek of Spring; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Frank J. Patek; daughter, Bernice L. Patek; and sons, Franky D. Patek and Ervin Raymond Patek; two sisters and seven brothers. Services were 10 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Frank Lenz officiating. The following Tribute was written by her youngest child, Evelyn Patek Alexander and read at her rosary on Friday evening, October 21, 2005 at Buffington Funeral Home. A Tribute to Mom Our Mom, Evelyn Berger Patek was born September 10, 1921; the youngest of ten siblings; married on February 4, 1941 to the love of her life, Frank J. Patek. They had 8 children, two of which died at an early age however, they raised 6 to adulthood. She was a hard worker; besides raising us, she worked on the farm, assisted her brothers, sisters and in-laws, cleaned and ironed laundry, worked as a weaver at the Fiberglass plant and a Textile plant before retiring. She took care of Dad for years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer. This included going to the Nursing Home three times a day, every day until his passing in 1999. Early this week, we were asked what in one word would describe your mother. When asked this particular question, not one word, but many words came to mind. How could one word describe such an incredible woman? Many words came flowing … There were the words of LOVING REMEMBRANCE --- Caring, Giving, Patient, Awesome, Generous, Friendly, Understanding, Warm, and Loving. However, there were also words of POWER --- Courageous, Strong, Hard Working, Determined, and Loyal. And, there were words that made her unique in her own way --- Outspoken, Hard Headed, and Storyteller. There are many words that could describe her in so many ways, and yet, I believe there are so many words that could not begin to encompass the OUTSTANDING WOMAN she was. She made friends wherever she went. She enjoyed playing dominoes, cards, and BINGO. She made quilts and various crafts. She had a "Green Thumb" and always had beautiful flowers and plants. And, she loved music and enjoyed dancing. She collected "ANGELS". Her "HONEY" dog was her companion for many years. We used to joke about the fact that some days Honey ate more than Mom. 84 years in this world. Her children were her PRIDE. She was Proud of all of us. Today, our family consists of 5 children and 6 spouses, 12 grand children and 9 spouses, and 15 great grand children with 2 more on the way. A family made of 49 members. WOW! You can bet there are stories; from dog teasing, hammer throwing, hide-n-seek, and mother may I playing to tricycle and bicycle adventures … from hurt boo boos/ow wees to mended hearts. She could complain about our spouses, but if we did she would defend them and remind us of their strengths. You grow up saying "When I grow up I won't be like my mom" or "I won't do that", and, then you're grown ad catch yourself sounding / acting like your mom. You realize, "Being like Mom isn't so bad"! If we are a tenth of what Mom was, we are fortunate. Someone once told me that some people are like shooting stars. We look out and see them for a moment against the dark sky and we say "Awe"; a life so brief and yet so brilliant. She was for us a lash of starlight, a wonder and an everlasting inspiration. When I close my eyes, look towards the glorious sky, and picture her loving face, a smile slowly spreads across my face. And, one word finally comes to mind … MIRACLE. It seems to encompass everything that she is, everything that she was, and everything that she has left behind. I know that she has and will continue to live on, live on, and on in all she was and all she gave to others; a life well lived, and a death full of love. Like a miracle of shooting star, the light she left in all of us will continue to shine, in memories, in love, in remembrance. That is what made her our MIRACLE. While we are sad for our loss, REJOICE, for she has been reborn into the Kingdom of Heaven. Mom, we know you will continue to watch over us. We Love You.

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