Patricia Evelyn High Obituary (1932 - 2012)

Patricia E. High, age 80, passed away November 17, 2012 in Lansing, Michigan after a long illness. She was born 9/7/32 in Michigan City, Indiana to William C. and Ethel Shaw. Pat had lived for the past several years in East Lansing and Haslett, Michigan. Pat worked at Michigan Education Association for many years and retired in 1991. She belonged to People's Church in East Lansing, Michigan and sang in the church choir before her health declined. She played piano, and loved classical music, literature and animals--especially cats. Surviving are her children, Karen Patterson (Jon), Laingsburg, MI; Jan Durkee (Dan), Belding, MI; Mike High, Boulder, CO, and grandchildren, Jason Schiffer (Rebecca), Seal Beach, CA, Ian Durkee, East Lansing, MI, and Ryan Durkee, Allendale, MI. She also leaves behind her special feline friend, Violet. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. The family is served by Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing, MI. Online condolences may be left at www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucky Fund, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 784 Wilson Rd., Room F-130, East Lansing, MI 48824, phone 517-353-4937. Memorials: College of Veterinary Medicine