Patricia "Pat" Dell Webster's Obituary
Oshkosh WI - Patricia “Pat” Dell Webster, 80, passed away at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh on October 5, 2020. Her last few years were difficult as she suffered from dementia, but it was the coronavirus that ultimately ended her time with us.
Pat was born in Harrisburg, PA on March 28, 1940 to Clarence and Irene (Winjum) Caparoon. She grew up in Madison, WI where she attended and graduated from Madison West High School. She furthered her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her teaching degree. Pat spent over 30 years teaching lower elementary grades, first in Verona WI and then in Escondido, CA. She loved teaching kindergarten; her rapport and patience with young children was remarkable. She shared their curiosity and excitement for learning. After Pat retired she couldn’t walk away from teaching so she kept working part-time until her memory began failing.
Pat lived in Oceanside, CA with her husband Jim for more than 25 years. She loved living in California; loved the weather, loved the ocean. She reluctantly returned to Wisconsin in 2017 to be closer to family. She hated Wisconsin winters and referred to them as “The Assault.”
Everyone who knew Pat was struck by her kindness, gentleness and giving spirit. Her grandchildren had a special place in her heart and they will remember their trips to California, nature walks, roly-poly bugs, and her love of cats. Over the years Pat adopted three stray cats (Heather, Miss Kitty and Shadow) and volunteered many hours working with strays at the local animal shelter. Pat also loved to travel; she visited almost all 50 states and 10 different countries.
Pat is survived by: her husband and travel partner Jim Baumann; her brother, Doug (Bonnie) Caparoon; her sons, Steve Webster and Rick (Lauri) Webster; her grandchildren Nick, Tim, Jamie, Jenna, Kyle, Logan, Justin; and her seven great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her long time best friends and teaching partners, Barbara Mathis and Moya Mullins.
Friends and family are welcome to join in a virtual celebration of Pat’s life on Sunday, October 18th at 1PM (Central Time). Please connect in with us by clicking this zoom link.
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Memorials can be donated to your local animal shelter or the Alzheimer’s Association.
She will be greatly missed. She already is. ❤
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