Patricia “Patsy” A. (Coffel) Leatherman, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Born on June 6, 1938 in Bremen, Indiana she was the daughter of James and Buelah (Netrour) Coffel. She attended Bremen High School graduating with the class of 1956.
Patricia met James in 1977 at a New Year’s Eve party and the rest was history and they were married on May 28, 1978 at Bremen Missionary Church. She worked for United Foam in Bremen, NIA in Nappanee, and Nisco before retiring in 1998.
Patsy was a woman that was full of love and joy that never went without a smile on her face. Someone that was a strong worker that always made sure that all of her children’s needs were met. She enjoyed fishing for Blue Gill, dancing, playing Bingo, attending her grandchildren’s baseball and softball games, family bonfires and going on the occasional shopping spree.
She was a member of the North Salem Church of God and Loyal Order of Moose #741 in Plymouth.
She is survived by her husband James of Plymouth; children: Jackie Jones of Plymouth; Gary (Sherry) Montague of Bremen; Randy Montague, Jimmy Montague, Micky Montague, and Buck Montague of Plymouth; brothers: Donnie Coffel of Warsaw; Larry (Vicky) Coffel of Milford; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents James and Buelah Coffel, son Danny Montague, daughter Bonnie Coffin, brothers: Ernie and Herman Coffel, grandchildren: Tangi Jones, Warren Coffin and great-grandchild Micah Montague.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 11-1 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Bob Collier officiating.
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Burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to the North Salem Church of God, 13263 4th Rd. Plymouth, IN 46563.
Bruce & Janis Bottorff says
To the Montague family,
Our deepest condolences may she be at peace and fly high with the angels 😇
Verna Sullivan says
So sorry for your loss. Zyler,Warren and I send love and hugs to you all!
Larry and Sue Chase says
Jim and Family,
Larry and I, and Barry, Doug, Mindi are saddened to read of Patsy passing. She was a remarkable woman to take those 2 dogs that Mindi brought home from college. Especially the second one Cody, (which was a little crazy) and you very nicely said no more dogs. I think you might have take the 1st one Delta too. Mindi does not remember but I think it was you. You have a great family and it comes from you and Patsy. RIP Patsy.
Shirley says
To the family,
I love your Pat very much. We had a special friendship. Very Sunday had a smile and hug for me. She came many years to my house for Ladies Christmas party. She have a wonderful time. I will miss her and her smile on her face. I’m keeping you all in my prays. I know how hard it is to loss a love one.
Brittney says
I miss you grandma more than anything in this world I wish you would walk through those doors and tell me I was just dreaming. I’m jealous of the angels but I know your in a better place now grandma I love you very much RIP
Micky Montague says
Mom, you was the strongest person I know to have raised us kids with equal unconditional love and always found a way to help everyone to get through the tough times in life . I remember as a little boy I never wanted to be out of your site because you were so loving and made us kids feel special . Mom you are the best and today is going to be the hardest day of my life to see you go for the rest of our time on this earth .. mom I love you and thank you for being the best . Tell Bonnie , Tangi and the rest of the family we have lost we love and miss them to .. RIP Mom I love you .
Ronda (Balsley) Heyse says
Sending prayer to the family during this difficult time.
Judy Young says
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers for you .
Diane and Marv Houin says
Our sincere sympathy to Patsy’s family. May she rest in peace.
Marv and Diane Houin
Roger Shelly Wheatbrook says
Condolences to all of the family
Chester McQueary says
Condolences, Jim and the extended family. Dan and I always felt welcome in your home. And with a friendly smile and words of greeting from Pat.
I know well now the sense of loss and grief that comes with losing a life partner with the recent death of my dear life companion, brother Dan. The ongoing sense of absence and emptiness from all the normal events of daily life as well as the special ones in our life’s journey. And the process of adjustment and healing goes on. Deep grief is a hard taskmaster. Good that you have a gathered family of support and ongoing sharing.
——Chester
Buffy Speirs says
A wonderful beautiful lady kind polite and just a kind soul, may you rest in peace love and hugs to the family