Patricia Ann (Conner) Meeker

Patricia Ann (Conner) Meeker was born February 2, 1925 in Bloomsburg and died February 3, 2012 at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater. Pat, as she was affectionately known, graduated from Orangeville Vocational School in 1942 with Academic Honors. She was co-captain of the O. V. S. Girls Basketball Team. Their rival team, Benton, kept them from a perfect season in 1941. Pat trained at Geisinger Hospital in Danville as a medical secretary. She later worked for a doctor in Columbus, Ohio. She married James C. Meeker in 1952 and they enjoyed 50 years of married life together. They were blessed with one son, Steven Paul, who was born in 1954 and died in 1966; two step sons: Harry LeRoy who was born in 1939 and died in 1998; James J. Meeker and his wife, Jean, who reside in Huntington Mills; 3 granddaughters: Leslie Hennigan and her husband, Richard; Chaplain Major Karen L. Meeker; Kathleen Puso and her husband, Jason and 4 great grandchildren. She was also blessed with two beautiful sisters and a brother: John "Jack" Conner, deceased; Molly Curilla, deceased; and Mary Burns, living in Naples, Florida; 7 nieces and one nephew and their extended families. Her parents were the late L. Clair Conner and Bertha (Welsh) Conner, both of Orangeville. Pat had many dear friends in Leesburg, Florida and Huntington Mills, where she had been active in church choirs and women's groups. She was a member of the United Methodist Women at the Town Hill United Methodist Church, which was her home church. She also sang in the church choir and served as pianist. She came back home from Florida approximately 4 years ago to reside at Bonham Nursing Center in Stillwater. Bonham's was truly home as they provided wonderful care for Pat. The staff was professional and very caring. Bonham Nursing Center has a beautiful country setting with deer and wild birds to for the residents to enjoy. The family would also like to thank the staff from Columbia Montour Home Hospice for their loving support in Pat's final week before receiving her extended life with no more suffering or pain. There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 11 AM at the Town Hill United Methodist Church with Pat's granddaughter, Chaplain Major Karen L. Meeker, officiating. There will be a luncheon served for family and friends at the church following the services.

Patricia Ann (Conner) Meeker

February 2, 1925 - February 3, 2012