In Memoriam, Pat Natalie

Dear Pat~

You were a steady, comforting face and voice in a sea of changing faculty and students. It was clear from my first day on campus that you were there for the students and we deeply appreciated every opportunity we had to meet with you about program requirements, exchange emails, or just sit and chat.

You were very much the face of our school and your sincerity, compassion, and sense of humor will be deeply missed.

Thank you for everything.
Emily
2004 Educational Studies cohort



From the Ann Arbor News (via our dean, Deborah Ball): Patricia Ann Natalie passed away at home on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in the presence of family and friends. She was born August 8, 1948 in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of the late James C. and Alice M. (Didario) Natalie. Pat graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1966 and has worked at the University of Michigan School of Education for 37 years. Pat is survived by her dear friend Connie Wiedmayer of Saline, brother David Natalie, and sister-in-law Karin Natalie, both of Dexter, MI. She is also survived by her Clinton family: Fay and Russell Freshcorn, and Audrey, Jeff and Erica Freshcorn. Funeral Services will be held at the St. James United Church of Christ of Saline on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Orval L.E. Williman Officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the University of Michigan School of Education, or to St. James United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home where friends may begin calling on Sunday, November 30, 2008 between the hours of 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the Church from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008. Burial will take place at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Monroe, MI.