Patricia "Patty" M. (Boring) Smith

Patricia Marie “Patty” Smith, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Osceola on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Patty was born in Wabash, Indiana on April 18, 1944, to the late Clifford and Maxine (Easterday) Boring.  On March 24, 1962, she married Donald J Smith in Wabash, Indiana.

Don survives, along with their children Donnette (Doug) Patterson, Darren (Andrea) Smith, and Debbie (Ray) Hancock.  Surviving as well are her 9 grandkids, Joel (Sara) Patterson, Josh (Brittany) Patterson, Emily (Adam) Coppins, Austin (Addi LaCroix) Patterson, Michael (Morgan) Hancock, Matthew Hancock, Andrew (Cloey) Hancock, Adam (Britney) Hancock, Reagan Smith along with 10 great-grandkids and her siblings Beverly Kernel and Charles Boring.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola.  There will also be one hour of visitation at Cruz Family Funeral Home prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Following the service, Patty will be laid to rest in Olive Cemetery West, Elkhart.

Patty was thrifty and loved to find a good bargain.  She enjoyed the challenge of crafting, making beautiful floral arrangements and wreath designs.  Patty had a large collection of figurines, especially sheep, which she loved very much. In her younger years, she enjoyed skating and her love for it continued throughout her adult life. She was known to show off her dance moves on skates until she fell and broke her wrist twice!

Patty loved spending time with her family.  The trait she will be remembered most for was the 62 years of love and devotion she gave to her husband, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Patty had a heart of gold and was always ready to help others without judgement. She truly valued good friendships and saw people for who they really were.

In her memory, donations may be given to the Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Pl, Mishawaka, IN 46545.  To light a virtual candle, share a story of Patty’s life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.