Patricia Lottridge Obituary

Patricia Ann Lottridge, 89, of Sawyer went to meet her Lord and Savior on the morning of July 24, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive guests from 10 a.m. until celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Road, Sawyer. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph. Memorial donations in Patricia's name may be made to the Harbert Community Church at the address listed above. Those wishing to sign Patricia's memory book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Patricia was born on Nov. 16, 1935, in Benton Harbor to Homer and Alice Forsythe. On Sept. 19, 1959, she married the love of her life, John Wesley Lottridge, in Watervliet. John and Patricia were married for 50 years and had a beautiful marriage centered in faith.

She worked for many years at Crystal Springs and the Christmas Tree in Benton Harbor as a floral designer. She was incredibly talented and loved to bring joy into people's lives with her beautiful arrangements and décor. Patricia was known for her unwavering love for her family, her kind heart and her boundless generosity. She found joy in gardening, baking, spending time with her family and serving the Lord through her church and various missions. She was a devoted mentor, volunteering with Peace Partners at Peace Temple United Methodist Church in Benton Harbor for many years.

At the age of 83, she traveled to Africa on a mission trip along with other members from Harbert Community Church, sharing her Christian faith with orphaned children. She has touched countless lives with her kindness and compassion.

Patricia is survived by her loving children: Terri (Richard) Bolek of Irons, Mich., Pamela (Neill) Kirkwood of Nappanee, Imd., and Monica (Karl) Werelius of Sawyer. She was a proud grandmother to: Kate (Zach) Schewe, Wesley (Kaitlyn) Kirkwood, Hannah (Zak) Huff, William Kirkwood, Lillian Werelius, and Isabel Werelius. She was blessed with five great-grandchildren: Jameson, Annie, and Collin Schewe, and Otis and Cal Kirkwood. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Prudence "Prue" Kiekenapp of South Haven; her sisters-in law: Mary Ann Forsythe of Benton Harbor, Ellie Forsythe of South Haven, Judy (Herb) Kehlstrom of Racine, Wis., Jeanette Lottridge of Watervliet, as well as many dear nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Lottridge; as well as her siblings: Jean (Forsythe) Stauffer, Preston Forsythe, Vernon "Dick" Forsythe and Margaret (Forsythe) Ludwig.