Patricia Ann Keyser

Patricia Ann Keyser, age 91, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, was born on January 8, 1935, the oldest child of Oscar Bruno Jr. and Madge Kathryn (Bowles) Marx of Grosse Pointe. She attended the University of Michigan, where she was a member of Chi Omega and Phi Beta Kappa Honorary. She graduated in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish. Pat married Gordon Milburn Keyser on August 11, 1956, and they were blessed with two children. She was a teacher in the Dearborn Public Schools for over 20 years before retiring to Green Valley, Arizona in 1984. While there Pat was a competitive bridge player, volunteer, and bridge teacher. She relocated to Grand Rapids to be closer to her family in 2012, and lived at Holland Home Breton Ridge, where she continued as a volunteer, teacher, and friend. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; and sister, Sandra. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Jim) Blanchard and Paul (Kathy) Keyser; grandchildren, Beth, Jeff, and Megan; and six great grandsons; by her siblings, Oscar Bruno Marx III and Barbara Abnet. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, May 29 at Breton Ridge 2772 Pfeiffer Woods Dr, Kentwood, with Rev. Rebecca Jordan-Hayes officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 10-11am at Breton Ridge.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Calvin Church.