PATRICIA ELAINE LeMASTER, 71, of Green Valley, died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

Born in Vassar, Mich. to Wilbur and Opal Servis, she grew up in Vassar and then attended Central Michigan University.

She is survived by her husband Ernie LeMaster. Also surviving are two daughters, Susan Arb of St. Helen, Mich. and Shari Lipka of Fort Worth, Texas; two stepsons, Ken and Doug LeMaster; four grandchildren: Shanna, Brienne, Ryan, and Adam; and one great-granddaughter Ivy Stevenson. Additionally, three sisters are surviving: Jean Hill in Florida, Betty Atkins in Michigan and Ann Cobb in Pennsylvania.

Before retiring to Green Valley, she had worked in Michigan as an accountant, an office manager and had been a part owner in an indoor soccer arena. Additionally, she was involved in Christian mission outreach and led several short-term mission trips to various locations in the United States and also participated in one mission trip overseas.

Trish and her husband retired to Green Valley in 1999. She was an active member of Desert Hills Lutheran Church and participated in the sewing group, the annual boutique, the Worship Arts team and other service activities at the church. She enjoyed quilting and craft projects.

A memorial service will be held at Desert Hills Lutheran Church on Nov. 5, 2009, at 11 a.m..

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Desert Hills Lutheran Church or Carondelet Hospice & Palliative Care.