Patricia Ann Maucher

December 24, 1955 - September 19, 2017

Patricia Ann Maucher was born December 24, 1955, in Denver, Colorado, to Kenneth E. and Evelyn J. (Reynolds) Maucher. As a young lady, she grew up and attended school in Mullen, Nebraska, graduating from Mullen High School in 1974. Pat married David Howell in 1974, and to this union a son, Justin, was born. The couple resided in Mullen, Nebraska, Port Byron, Illinois, and Wayne, Nebraska, before divorcing. Pat then moved with Justin, to Colorado. She gained employment on a dairy farm, and became a vision therapist in Denver. She became reacquainted with a grade school sweetheart, Chris Fosdick, and the couple married at Sterling Colorado, in 1986. Pat and Chris were blessed with three children; Tyler, Tricia, and Torie. Pat loved being a wife and mother. She suffered a great loss in 1996, when son, Justin, died and because of this heart break she and Chris divorced. Pat remained in Sterling, where she enjoyed working at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Sterling Chamber of Commerce. In 2011 she returned to Mullen, Nebraska, where she renewed old friendships, enjoyed writing, became an avid reader, while working at Dick Macke’s Grocery. Pat was lovingly dedicated to her children and adored her grandchildren. Pat passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017, surrounded by family, at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. She was 61 year of age. Pat was free spirted and described her life best in her own words: ….the way I see it….one of these days the old Trail Boss is gonna call our numbers….some sooner than others….and when He does….we are each gonna be asked….”What did you do with this gift of life I gave you?”….I want to honestly and truly answer….”I lived it….I loved each moment….each triumph….each heartbreak….the wind in my hair….I smiled….sometimes through tears….I reached out to lives and hopefully touched them….and through it all I knew one day I’d be standing here….safe in Your love.”….sooooooo I’m determined to live life as it deserves to be….and that being said….don’t you worry about me….enjoy the wind in your hair….just sayin…. Survivors include: Son: Tyler and (Nikita), Fosdick, of Evans, CO Daughter: Tricia Sweet, (Jacob), of Kersey, CO Daughter: Torie Contreras, (Angel), of St. Paul, NE Sister: Mica Maucher and Mick Cotant of Imperial, NE Stepbrothers: Steve (Nolene) Lattin, Bayard, NE Paul (Percilla) Lattin, Mullen, NE Grandchildren: Cierra Alvarez, Angel Fosdick, Faith Delany, Damien Delany, Patrick Fosdick, Kenay Fosdick, Aaylah Contreras, Leilani Contreras Uncles: Don Maucher of Imperial, NE Larry Reynolds, of Fondu Lac, WI Husbands: David Howell, and Chris (Vicki) Fosdick Numerous Nieces and Nephews, cousins and friends Pat is preceded in death by her parents, son; Justin, nephew; Kenley Farrell (Cotant), step-father; Joseph Lattin, step-brother; Mark Lattin, Grandparents; Fred and Cecilia (O’Neil) Maucher and John and Thelma (Walters) Reynolds A memorial Funeral Mass will be held Saturday morning, October 14th, 2017, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Imperial, Nebraska, with Father Lothar Gilde celebrating. Inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial. A Rosary will be recited Saturday morning, October 14th, 2017, starting before services at 9:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) A memorial has been established in Pat’s memory. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS