Patricia R. (Burns) Bussan
November 03, 1932 - August 08, 2015
Obituary
Bussan, Patricia R. (Burns)
MCFARLAND/MADISON-Patricia R. (Burns) Bussan, age 82, of McFarland, passed away due to Alzheimer's on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, surrounded by her family at Heritage of Monona. She was born on Nov. 3, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of Raymond and Ann (Kurth) Schultz. Pat married Leland Burns on June 24, 1950, who preceded her in death in 1999. She married Leo Bussan in September of 2000. Pat attended and graduated from East High School. She worked for Schoep's Ice Cream, Evergreen Savings & Loan and McFarland State Bank. Pat was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and was passionate about her Catholic faith. She enjoyed singing, dancing, golf, traveling, spending time at the cottage in Tomahawk, and especially time spent with her family and friends. Pat is survived by two daughters, Marilee (Jim) Whitehorse of St. Marys, Ga. and Bev (Don) Brinkmeier of Cottage Grove; daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Whitehorse-Burns of McFarland; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Bridget, Valerie (Reid), Stephanie (Nate), Jason, Matthew (Christina) and Hunter; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Blood and Mary Ann (Roy) Liddicoat; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a son, Tom in 2014; and brothers-in-law, Jim Johnson and Keith Blood. A Memorial Mass will be held at CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5306 Main St., McFarland, at 11 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, with Father D. Stephen Smith officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Special thanks to Dr. Siobhan Wilson, UW-Health, Pat's geriatric physician. A huge thank you to the staff of Heritage Memory Care Unit and Agrace HospiceCare for the love and care that you showed to our Mother. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
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Events
Visitation
Mon Aug 17, 2015 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Christ The King Catholic Church (McFarland) • 5306 Main St., McFarland, WI
Service
Mon Aug 17, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Christ The King Catholic Church (McFarland) • 5306 Main St., McFarland, WI
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Memories
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Beverly Brinkmeier
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My mother was the most loving, caring person and she would of done anything for her family and friends.
She taught me so many valuable lessons in life. I know you will be watching over me in everything I do and I will miss you everyday. Until we meet again, I love you Mom!!
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Shelly Lehtola-Johnson
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Aunt Pat was a kind, loving woman and will be missed. But it was time for her to go home to all who have gone before her. Paul has many fond memories from his childhood with her and his cousins. I was blessed to marry into the family and she was always warm and welcoming.
We Love you and will think of you with fond memories until me meet again,
Paul and Shelly Johnson
The Ship
By Bishop Brent
A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says She is gone.
Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large now as when I last saw her. Her diminished size and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.
And just at that moment, when someone at my side says she is gone, there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon and other voices take up a glad shout – There she comes!
That is what dying is. An horizon and just the limit of our sight.
Lift us up O Lord, that we may see further.
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Stephanie
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I will always my fond memories of living with grandma to this day my favorite time of the Day was waking up and grandma making me maple and brown sugar oatmeal and every weekend making rice krispies.she was the most loving and sensitive person.She taught how to live and how to love myself. I will never forget how close i was to her she was a blessing to everyone. I know she is watching over us I can feel her presence she is with us in everything we do. Until we meet again i love u so much
Stephanie
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Becky Welch
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My Dad (Stu) was a friend of Pat's at Heritage. Although my Dad only lived at Heritage a short time, Pat was a very good friend to him. When my Mom and I went to visit Dad, we often spent time with Pat. I enjoyed talking with her and was very glad that she and Dad became friends. Since my Dad's passing, I have thought of Pat often. I am sorry to hear of her passing but I am glad she is finally free of Alzheimer's. With deepest condolences. Becky (Hardtke) Welch
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Jessica Coenen
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tough time. But now she also has her big sister (my meema )with her so I know they are happy to be together and catching up on old times :)
Love to all!
Jessica Coenen
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Shelley & Deacon John Ingala
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I will always remember the loving kindness of the Burns family as they welcomed me into their home and lives as I was attending Holy Name Seminary with Tom back in late 1960's. My heart, prayers and Mass intentions go out to Marilee, Bev, Ruth Ann and their families at this most recent loss of Pat and of my brother-in-Christ ... Tom. May the Lord of healing wrap His loving arms around all of you today and everyday.