Pat Gerken, 76 passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 in Brush, Colorado at the Sunset Manor. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 28th, at 11:00 am at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Gerken was born on February 17, 1941 on the family ranch near Welfleet, Nebraska to Warren and Beula (Dike) Gerken. She attended Echo country school with her brother and two sisters. Pat graduated from North Platte High School in 1959. Growing up she was involved in 4-H which complemented her love of animals. Pat had fond memories of growing up on the family ranch playing with her cousins and attending the dances that were held in the large ranch house to music played by her father and uncles. She had many talents including sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She would often make her daughters' dresses and gifts for her friends and family. Pat was a homemaker for many years when they lived in the Sterling and Merino communities. She later returned to North Platte and worked in retail until she retired. She enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother Beula Gerken-Rose; sisters Judy Neal and Karen Pedigo; children Ann Sessions, Sharon Ladd, Cindy (Ken) Pierce, and Rick (Jessica) Berg. As well as eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her father Warren Gerken; step-father Merle Rose; brother Larry Gerken and son-in-law Brian Sessions.

Memorial donations may be made to the Logan County Humane Society in care of Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, PO Box 1046, Sterling, CO. Chaney-Reager Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.