Patsy Ruth Custer's Obituary
Patsy Ruth Custer, 90, a resident of Moline, KS, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on July 6, 1931 in rural Moline to Orville and Audrey (Wolverton) Mills, one of ten children.
Pat grew up and attended Moline schools and later earned an Agricultural degree. In school she met Jack K. Custer and after graduation, the two were married on July 9, 1950. Together, the couple became quite the entrepreneurial unit. They owned several businesses throughout their lifetime including Jack’s Plumbing, the Corner Cafe, the Moline Lumberyard, The General Store and the Cattleman’s Motel where Pat loved to cook for and chat with her customers. The couple were married for almost 40 years and had great adventures. They traveled to 49/50 states-all except Hawaii. They also ventured to Canada, spent many summers in Colorado at their family cabin that Jack's parents built and spent summers in Texas where the family worked on their shrimp boat. Jack & Pat loved going to Las Vegas together. She was quite the traveler and loved to go go go-even if it was just in her little sporty sedan munching on her candy.
Pat was very social, being a member in Eastern Star, Astrology club, and a volunteer at many churches, playing cards and going dancing with her friends. She was a great cook which is why so many ventures in the restaurant/hospitality business.
Although running multiple businesses takes much time and energy, Patsy took on the role as a mother to their six children. She was well known for her homemade chicken and noodles and German chocolate cake without coconut. She loved her pretty things for her house and also loved fashion - getting all dressed up in her sparkly clothes, jewelry and shoes and loved shopping for these items. She always looked her best and was also very generous; she loved shopping for others. She enjoyed her weekly visit to the beauty shop and did not like to miss a hair appointment. She took on many roles as a mom but none as important as the one she took once her babies had babies, grandma. Her face just lit up when she saw babies. Pat had a great sense of humor and could talk to anyone for hours. Her generosity and compassion for her family and community will be greatly missed.
In addition to her husband Jack, Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Kevin Custer and siblings Dorothy, Gene, Beryl, Margie, Betty, Jack, Harold, Roger and Dane.
Pat leaves behind:
Her children
Terry (Karen) Custer of Atchison, KS
Debi Schultz of Lansing, KS
Janie (Keven) Berry of Moline, KS
Pattie Girard of Moline, KS
Robbie Custer of Moline, KS
A sister-in-law Joyce Mills of Clearwater, KS
Grandchildren
Raychel, Dylan, Tina, Sheena, Patrice, Jacquelyn, Kolvin, Keyden, Kizer, Gabe, Lelani, Zeke, Onna, Zoie, Kelven, Chinelle, Colwin and Aidin
And 9 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions have been suggested to the Moline Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, KS on Wednesday, March 30 from 4-6pm.
Services will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the First United Baptist Church in Moline, KS at 1pm.
Online condolences can be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington St. PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.
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