Patsy Parker

On January 30, 2020, Patsy, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Patsy was born in Kalamazoo, on August 6, 1941 the daughter of, Garrett and Bertha (Goodman) Osterhouse. Pat graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School Class of 1959. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Herbert, on February 27, 1960. They shared an amazing life together filled with joy and laughter. She was a Secretary / Sales Consultant at Landscape Forms. Pat was a member of Haven Church, where she participated in many Bible Study classes. She loved teaching children’s Sunday school and helping with youth groups. Pat mentored youth through the Kids Hope program. She was also a member of the Parchment Garden Club. Pat enjoyed spending hours creating and blessing others by her beautiful homemade cards. Although, her favorite love of all was spending time with her family and grandkids. Nothing made her happier than to show them God’s love and share in His creation. Pat lived a life full of joy and brought happiness to all around her. Pat is survived by her husband Herbert and her children: Steven (Kelly) Parker of Delton, Timothy (Sheri) Parker of Indian River, and Kimberly (Tim) Frederick of Kalamazoo. Pat is also survived by her grandchildren: Amber (husband Zak), Benjamin, Rachel (boyfriend Brady), Nick, Elizabeth (husband Brady), Summer (fiance Brady), Brooke, Emma, Christopher and Luke. Brother: Dan (Linda) Osterhouse of Caledonia, several nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her sister: Judy (Osterhouse) Bye and her parents. Friends will be received at Haven Church (5350 N Sprinkle Rd, Kalamazoo, MI) on Sunday, February 2, from 1:00-3:00PM. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 3, at 11:00AM also at Haven Church. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rose Arbor Hospice or Haven Church/youth ministries.