Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Toni R. Van Patten  

 Oct. 6, 1943 - May 11, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Toni R. Van Patten, 66, of Mishawaka, died at 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 11 at her home. She was born October 6, 1943 in Elkhart to Robert J. and Tura Jane (Webb) Van Patten. Surviving is her mother, Tura Jane Van Patten of Mishawaka; one sister, Victoria B. Van Patten of Mishawaka; two cousins, Bill (Marilyn) Van Patten, Jr., of Elkhart, Nancy (Steve) Blough of Shipshewanna, her companion Debra Anderson of Mishawaka and her dog Max. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert J. Van Patten. Toni graduated from Elkhart High School in 1961. In 1966 she graduated from Purdue University School of Pharmacy. Toni was formerly employed at the former Newman's Pharmacy, Alick's Drug Stores and the Pharmacy at Elkhart General Hospital. She also worked in the Pharmacy at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend for 26 years. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and was an avid collector of Peanuts and Snoopy memorabilia. She loved animals, especially her dog Max. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 17, in the Chapel at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Monday. Pastor Tom Thews will officiate the service. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sister Maura Brannick St. Joseph Health Center, 326 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN, 46601.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 15, 2010