Patricia 'Patty' Ann Giesler
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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She was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pa., the oldest child of five, to Robert and Marian McKenzie. She was married to Arthur “Sonny” Giesler, who preceded her in death.
She moved with her family to Silver Lake when she was 16 years old. She graduated from Silver Lake High School.
She was a great nurturer and was always putting others before herself. She had a huge capacity to love – she had the biggest heart. Other people recognized her genuine love – and they would instantly know how much she cared.
She owned and operated the Fashionette Beauty Salon, Akron, for many years. She was loved deeply by her customers; one even arrived by tractor during a winter storm so she could do her hair.
She loved life and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed walking, nature and going to the beach. She loved to dance, loved to laugh and, especially loved to shop! Most of all she loved the Lord, always looking for ways to deepen her faith. She had a special place in her heart for missionaries. God gifted her with a huge capacity to love others, especially her family.
Surviving are two daughters, Tammy (and spouse Chris) McClone, Pierceton, and Kim (and spouse Jeff) Combs, Upland, Calif.; a son, Jamie (and spouse Pam) Norman, Silver Lake, a stepson, Dan Giesler, Fort Collins, Colo.; eight grandchildren: Dustin McClone, Aaron McClone, Bethany McGrew, Tyler Phillips, Niki Horton, Geoffrey Combs, Joshua Norman and Dekota Norman; and two step-grandchildren, Jessi Giesler and Etta Giesler. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Linda Carmen.
She will be greatly missed by her friends and family but the knowledge that she is with Jesus gives them peace and comfort.
A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church, Claypool.
Friends may call upon the family from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Helping Hands in Motion, a mission organization that helps establish and nurture churches in Haiti and India. Checks can be sent to HHIM 743 NW Biscayne Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983. Donations can also be made electronically by going to helpinghandsinmotion.org/donations/
Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
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She was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pa., the oldest child of five, to Robert and Marian McKenzie. She was married to Arthur “Sonny” Giesler, who preceded her in death.
She moved with her family to Silver Lake when she was 16 years old. She graduated from Silver Lake High School.
She was a great nurturer and was always putting others before herself. She had a huge capacity to love – she had the biggest heart. Other people recognized her genuine love – and they would instantly know how much she cared.
She owned and operated the Fashionette Beauty Salon, Akron, for many years. She was loved deeply by her customers; one even arrived by tractor during a winter storm so she could do her hair.
She loved life and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed walking, nature and going to the beach. She loved to dance, loved to laugh and, especially loved to shop! Most of all she loved the Lord, always looking for ways to deepen her faith. She had a special place in her heart for missionaries. God gifted her with a huge capacity to love others, especially her family.
Surviving are two daughters, Tammy (and spouse Chris) McClone, Pierceton, and Kim (and spouse Jeff) Combs, Upland, Calif.; a son, Jamie (and spouse Pam) Norman, Silver Lake, a stepson, Dan Giesler, Fort Collins, Colo.; eight grandchildren: Dustin McClone, Aaron McClone, Bethany McGrew, Tyler Phillips, Niki Horton, Geoffrey Combs, Joshua Norman and Dekota Norman; and two step-grandchildren, Jessi Giesler and Etta Giesler. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Linda Carmen.
She will be greatly missed by her friends and family but the knowledge that she is with Jesus gives them peace and comfort.
A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church, Claypool.
Friends may call upon the family from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
*****
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Helping Hands in Motion, a mission organization that helps establish and nurture churches in Haiti and India. Checks can be sent to HHIM 743 NW Biscayne Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983. Donations can also be made electronically by going to helpinghandsinmotion.org/donations/
Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
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