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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Alice "Pat" Renker

Elyria - Alice "Pat" Renker (nee: Beckner), 84, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center with her family by her side.

Pat was born in Annamoriah, WV on November 27, 1932 to her loving parents, Grant and Ruth (nee: DePue) Beckner. She graduated from Calhaun County High School in Grantsville, West Virginia, Class of 1950. In 1953, she graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Pat worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain for thirteen years, then Lorain City Health Department, retiring after twenty-five years where she was a public health nurse and instrumental in starting the STD and Aids Clinic in Lorain County.

She was a member of Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church, formerly Delaware Avenue United Methodist Church for sixty years. Pat served in many different leadership capacities especially in United Methodist Women (Ruth Circle) as a district officer and circle leader. She attended national meetings of U.M.W. in Kansas, Florida and Ohio. Pat was a member of Lorain Nightingales Club, a group of Registered Nurses who at some time in their career, were employed at the former St. Joseph Hospital (Ohio). She loved to travel and toured Russia in 1986 and China in 1987, studying public health issues in both countries. She also traveled to the Middle East several times, spending time with Palestinians families who lived on the West Bank. She was also a short-term missionary in Mexico and Dominican in the 1980's. Pat's real joy was cooking and entertaining for her family and friends. Pat lived in Lorain until retirement, then moved to Florida for ten years. She returned to Elyria in 2001 to be closer to family due to medical issues.    

She is survived by her daughters, Sherry (Gary) Wharton of Elyria, and Terry (Jim) Renker-Charlton of Hedgesville, WV; six grandchildren, David (Vanessa) Wharton, Tracy (Kevin) Gantz, Katie (Michael) Fulton, Karie (Alex) Demyan, Christina (Joe) Boudreau, and Kay Charlton; seven great grandchildren; and sister, Beulah (nee Beckner) Casto of Willard, OH.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard R. Renker; parents, Grant and Ruth Beckner; and brother, Gerald Beckner.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Chapel at Wesleyan Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH with Rev. Greg Sellers, officiating. The family will receive guests following the memorial service until 12:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH following services at Wesleyan Village. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcome to be made to Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain, OH 44053. Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lorain (440) 244-1961 is honored to serve the family of Pat Renker. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com. 

 

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 12:44:39 PM

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Posted By: Elaine Traxler

Goodbye, dear FRIEND. I knew you for many years--in the neighborhood, church activities, and the nursing profession. My heart goes out to your families and friends who loved you so much. Sincerely, Elaine Traxler

Posted on: 1/4/2017 10:12:10 AM


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Posted By: Bob and Joyce Beckner

Pat was such a lovely person. I know she will be missed by all. She handled her illness with such grace, dignity and acceptance. What a role model!

Posted on: 1/1/2017 12:29:44 PM


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Posted By: Kathleen Landay

I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful and talented lady. I know that she made my uncle a very happy man for many years. My condolences to you and the family for your great loss. I will think of you. Niece, Kathleen

Posted on: 12/30/2016 10:55:04 AM


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Posted By: Kathleen Landay

I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful and talented lady. I know that she made my uncle a very happy man for many years. My condolences to you and the family for your great loss. I will think of you. Niece, Kathleen

Posted on: 12/30/2016 10:55:04 AM


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Posted By: Paul and Bessie Beckner

Pat was a very special cousin. As a child my parents took us to visit Pat and her family many times. We always felt such love and warmth in their home. We remember attending church services with Pat and her family often. We are praying for her daughters and their families at this time. May God bless you. Paul and Bessie Beckner walker WV

Posted on: 12/29/2016 3:59:59 PM


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Posted By: Marjorie Kallas

So sorry to hear of Pat's passing . I haven't know her but a few years but she was really special,always smiling no matter what was going on, a real blessing to talk to just a wonderful person the world needs more people like her.My deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family.

Posted on: 12/28/2016 2:53:02 PM


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