Patricia A. Eckstein
September 8, 1932 ~ June 22, 2020
Patricia A. Eckstein, 87, Mooresville, passed away June 22, 2020. Pat was born September 8, 1932, in Brazil, to the late Fred and Marjorie (Eldridge) Hill.
She enjoyed being a stay at home mother when her children were young. She later worked at Ward’s Apparel and also enjoyed her job as the receptionist at the Indiana State House for the General Assembly. Pat was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Indianapolis Hiking Club and had been an active member and former board member at the Mooresville Senior Center.
Pat was an outgoing, friendly person. She enjoyed her time at The Springs and earned the title “The Mayor” because of her outgoing personality. A special thanks to the staff of The Springs who gave her the best care any family could hope for. During her last few months she had the added loving care from the staff of Brookdale Hospice, for which her family is forever grateful.
Pat lived a full life and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred K. Eckstein; daughter, Karen Jarvis; brothers, Leroy and Delbert Hill; sister, Dorothy Klinger.
Survivors include one son, Fred K. (Norene) Eckstein, II; daughters, Kathie (Larry) Tooley and Monica (Jim) Overman; sisters, Mary Jane Alsip and Fredia Modesitt; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with burial at White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville Senior Center or to the United Methodist Women. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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With our love and prayers to your mother, from your brothers at Sudley United Methodist Church. May God bless you and comfort you and your family.
sorry for your loss Freida
She was a sweet lady.
She was a very dear friend. I will ll miss her. Jean Lugar
What a beautiful woman, inside and out!! I am truly blessed to have had the chance to know Miss Pat, our beloved Mayor and friend!! This place will not be the same without her …
With love from Cupp
It has been my pleasure and honor to care for this beautiful person for the last 2 years. I will miss her terribly, but she has moved on to greater things.
It was such an honor to take care of our “mayor” of the facility. What an amazing woman. I’m going to miss her and the hugs she gave!
I have known Pat since I was a baby or rather she’s known me. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She always has held a special place in my heart … my mom and dad were friends with Pat and fFred for many years and they wrote a letter of recommendation when my patents adopted me many yrs ago I am forever great full to her for that . I went to church with her and she had been my Sunday school teacher and vacation bible school teacher and was glad when she was. She was such a kind and loving lady ..loved seeing her big smile and getting a nice big hug from her. She will definitely be missed. I love you Pat and will see you again some day Love Trela Overpeck White
Pat was the first person to welcome my mother in law and us to The Springs in her role as the mayor. She was such a warm loving presence in a new place, she immediately found a place in our hearts. My sincere condolences to her family and the wonderful staff at The Springs. Her absence will be deeply felt.
Miss Pat as I’ve spent the last couple days talking with your friends we all agree on two things you mayor made a great impact on many lives and you are happy now and free from all this worlds aches and pains. I’ll see you again until then I’ll be missing you . Love you ❤️
I’m so thankful I got to know pat at my time working for the springs. She never failed to put a smile on my face. I love her dearly.
Until I see her again, I will always miss Pat. She is such a beautiful person inside and out.
I met Pat, however I lived on Silver Ave. and grew up with her husband Fred and brother. Elizabeth Ruth Coffey-Wade. My condolences to the family.
I have had the sincere pleasure of knowing and caring for Pat since February of 2017. We shared lots and lots of laughs over those years, shared some tears too…and also shared a bond. She was a kind hearted intelligent woman who had some great stories to share, and was always eager to listen to mine. One of the last things she said to myself and a coworker was “You girls are so sweet” …. we thought the same of you Miss Pat. You will be missed greatly. Much love to your family at this time. It was always nice to see Kathi and have a conversation with her. There will never be another Mayor….rest with love sweet lady. ❤
Dear Fred and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord reach down from heaven and comfort you with His love. The Garrahan Family
Pat was so helpful when she worked for the Indiana General Assembly, Republican Caucus! Pat enjoyed her work each and every day of the legislative session! The members, lobbyists and staff knew they could count on her. She was very dedicated and knowledgeable. Her smile was beautiful and our visits memorable. Much love to the family, Cathy and Cheryl
I have fond memories of Pat as well as Fred thru our political connections! It grew into real friendship thru that connection and also the General Assembly. Our world is a little diminished for her passing. She is sadly missed. Blessings to her family. Ralph and Ann Foley
Pat was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. I knew her from The Springs where my Mother resides. Pat always cared for the other residents and was so sweet to our family. My deepest sympathy to her family. Monica Miller