Patsy Jane Eckart

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Patsy Eckart, 88, died on July 18, 2019. Patsy was born on July 24th, 1930 in Belvue, KS to Frances and Fred Lippincott.

  She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph A, two sisters and their husbands, Marjory Repp (Floyd) and Betty Feyh (Chester Dale), brothers-in-law, Delbert Eckart and Larry Eckart, Gene Bellinder, Bill Carson, sisters-in-law Barbara (Bobsey) Eckart  and  Rita Carson  and great grand-daughter, Grace Henderson.  Two nephews, Larry and John Repp also preceded her in death. 

  She is survived by four children and their families, Deborah Shaddy, (Leavenworth, KS), Brad Eckart (Pam), Michigan, Becky Henderson (Chris), Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, and Scott Eckart (Kerith), Washington DC.  Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Amy Loehr (Eric) Shawnee, KS,  Jodi Eckart (Gonzalo Jimenez Moreno), Granada, Spain, Bryan Eckart (Lindsey), Denver, CO,  Megan Eckart, Stafford, VA, Mark Henderson (Tina), Glasgow Scotland,  Craig Henderson, (Laura), Coleraine,  Northern Ireland, Adam Henderson, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, and Sophia, Everett, and Amelia Eckart, Washington, DC.  Patsy was also fortunate to have met and known all but two of her eight great-grandchildren, Madeline, Griffin, and Caitlin Loehr, Elsa and Adela Jimenez Eckart, Gloria Eckart, and Nathan and Ailsa Henderson.  She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Margie Bellinder and Glenda Eckart as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

  Patsy was employed for many years at what was then the Wamego Sand Company, (now Midwest Concrete).  She loved being active and was involved in many social and civic activities.  She was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Wamego, serving at times on the parish council, on the funeral dinner ministry and as a lector.  Patsy and Joe square danced with Dutch Mill Swingers.  She was a member of the G. F. W. C. Wamego Study Club, serving two terms as President, and until recently was the secretary of the Wamego Historical Society.  She was an avid card player, growing up playing pitch and pinochle and participated in several bridge groups as well as a regular cribbage group.   With family living abroad, Patsy was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel internationally both with Joe and her sister and brother-in-law, and on her own, having one of her 85th birthday celebrations in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

  Family and friends will remember Patsy as a great hostess and wonderful baker.  Food and family were very important to you.   If you knew her, you can be sure she remembered your favorite cookie, cake or pie.

  The family is grateful to Patsy’s wide circle of family and friends who faithfully visited and supported her during her illnesses over the last two years.  The family is also grateful to the staff of Vintage Park Assisted Living and Great Plains Hospice for their devoted care. 

    Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego, KS.  Burial will be at the St. Bernard Cemetery.  A Vigil Service will start at 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22nd at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.  The family has suggested memorials to the St. Bernard Catholic Church or the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.