Kusum Kanti Patel Obituary (1945 - 2023)

Kusumben, known as Dashrathben in her childhood, was born in Sargi, Gujarat, India in 1945. Her devout father, Shantibhai was a great influence for the many wonderful qualities she had possessed throughout her lifetime. She loved her younger sister like her own daughter. Their very close bond was quite remarkable. She married Kantibhai in 1961 and became an integral member of a large joint family at a young age. Her loving nature was the bridge which always connected her entire extended family regardless of where they resided. Her vivacious and warm smile always cheered up her grandkids as well as her adorable great grandkids. She was very generous within the community, always helping those in need every time she visited India. Despite being born in a small village, moving to a city, and crossing the ocean to a new country, she never deviated from her morals, values, and principles. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving family. Husband, Kantibhai; sister, Hemlata; daughter, Reena; sons, Nilesh and Vipul; son-in-law, Arvindlal; daughters-in-law, Priti and Mayura; grandchildren, Sweta and Pratik, Yogesh and Himanshu, Smit, Radhika and Neil; great grandchildren, Heian and Veian, Arjun.