Patricia Ann (Potter) Boyd

Patricia Ann (Potter) Boyd, 92, of Van Wert, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, surrounded by her husband and family at her residence after a courageous battle against cancer.

Patricia was born January 17, 1928, in Van Wert, the daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Melchi) Potter, who both preceded her in death. Patricia married the love of her life, Harold R. Boyd Jr., on December 16, 1943. They recently celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary.

Patricia is also survived by her children, Harold (Jean) Boyd, Kathy Thompson, Don (Jackie) Boyd, and Dianne Brock; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Patricia loved being a wife and mother and spending time with her family. During her life, she served as a Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, Cub Scout den leader, and 4-H leader. Patricia also owned and operated several Angela Bridges Figure Salons in Van Wert, Bryan, Piqua, Celina, and Napoleon. She was also an extremely talented seamstress and quilter, as well as an avid reader.

Patricia was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Judith Bridges, three sons-in-law, Rick Bridges, Byron Thompson, and Jonathan Brock and six siblings, Henrietta High, Elmer Potter Jr., Kaite Louth, James Potter, Juanita Clouse, and Betty Spahr.

A celebration of Life for Patricia will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, at Alspach­ Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Stuart Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. 

Visitation is from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Good Shepard Church.

Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles. Isaiah 40:31