Patricia L. Smith, age 79, of North Platte passed away June 21, 2018 at the North Platte Care Center.
Patricia was born on March 17, 1939 in North Platte to Edward J. and Parnell (Pam) (Connor) Hesson. She attended McDaid Elementary and St. Patrick’s Catholic School through the 8th grade and was a member of the 1958 class at North Platte High School. On November 4,1958 she married Alan Rosse in Maxwell, NE. To this union, three sons were born, Tim, Bob and Scott. The couple lived all over Nebraska and Kansas. Pat married Tom Phillips on January 18, 1973 in North Platte. To this union a daughter, Tiffany was born.
She had a very special place in her heart for her grandfather Ed. The two were very close and she missed him dearly.
Throughout her life she lived in many different places. Pat enjoyed playing bingo, cards and reading. She loved to camp and fish, and had special hobbies that included painting, sewing, and crafts.
Survivors include her children, Timothy (Martha) Rosse of Clever, MO, Robert Rosse of North Platte, Scott (Christina) Rosse of Eagle, ID, and Tiffany (Roger) Freeze of North Platte; grandchildren, Alexis (Josh) Hood of Lincoln, NE, Brian Rosse of Springfield, MO, Mackenzie (Ben) Crane of Ainsworth, NE, Shane Rosse of Marina Del Ray, CA, Jordan finance’ Dillon Linson) Rosse of Mitchell, NE, Zack Rosse of Spokane, WA, Andrew Freeze of Kearney, NE, and Adam Freeze of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Landon, Loxley, Deakon, Copper, and Breckon; siblings, Bill (Marjorie) Hesson of Seattle, WA, and Carol (Gary) Smith of North Platte; and special friends of 42 years, Chuck and Mary Goff of North Platte, who Pat could count on for anything.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and nephew, Michael Hesson.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Matthew Nash as celebrant. Those wising to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.