Patricia Kallio

Patricia Kallio, age 80, of Byron Center, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and son-in-law, Phil Knapp. She will be dearly missed by her children, Christine (Danny) Kent, Randy (Joan) Snyder, Sandy (Kevin) Clisso, Pam (Bill) Lindhout, Tim Lyke, Margie Knapp; brother, Herber (Kathy) Ranta; sister ,Pearl Jones; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; special friend, Patty Williams; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Patricia was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Pat developed numerous friendships with her co-workers during her 35 years of service with the Social Security Administration in Grand Rapids. She received numerous service and longevity awards. Pat loved spending time with her family and was proud of her Koala and angel collections. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1253 52^nd St. SE, with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will meet friends and relatives on Wednesday, 5 – 8 pm, at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming and on Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 am at church. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Gilda’s Club or Faith Hospice.

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January 06, 2016

My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Pat. You will be greatly missed my dear friend. Your beautiful smile would light up our lives. May the dear Lord give you eternal peace until we meet again.

- Mary Ann Kubik

January 05, 2016

While I only know Tim & Margie personally, I am praying for the peace & comfort of the entire family that Pat so dearly loved and spoke about often. She was such a joy & a pleasure to know and to work with and I so admired her bravery & fortitude as she overcame so many battles in her life, mostly with her health. We also shared the same birthday so it was fun to make sure each of us was appropriately adorned to honor St. Patrick's Day! I am trusting God that all of you will cherish your fond memories of Pat and that you will find comfort in the fact that while she is absent in the body, she is present with the Lord! She has fought the good fight and may she rest now in peace...With deepest sympathy, Kathy Jackson (co-worker & friend)

- Kathy Jackson

January 04, 2016

Know that your mother always brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart. In the years that I knew and worked with her, she always put others before herself and was an inspiration to me and all those she worked with. While she may be gone in body, her spirit will continue to live in the lives of those she touched. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and that Pat is in a better place smiling down on all of us. Be at peace, Pat, as you sit surrounded by the angels you so loved. Bob & Sue Barnett

- Bob Barnett

January 04, 2016

As a friend of Patricia's Grand-daughter (Katherine Deboer), I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Katherine always speaks well of her Grandmother and has indicated her love for her. In this way I relay my sentiment to the family. May God bless you in your time of sorrow and may the pleasant memories of Patricia last a lifetime.

- Mike Phillips

January 04, 2016

Pat, you were such a joy to be around at work. Thank you for everything you did to make our days much easier. You will be greatly missed on earth. I am thankful you now rest peacefully in the arms of the Heavenly Father.

- LaShaundre Rice

January 04, 2016

May deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. May your fondest memories sustain you during this difficult time.

- Delores Cox

January 03, 2016

MY sympathies go out to you. I met Pat when she FIRST started at SSA & I was her trainer in various areas. She was always so pleasant and cheerful to be around. May your memories keep her alive for you.

- Maggie (Clouse)

January 03, 2016

Grandma, you will forever be missed. You loved me, you hugged me, at times you even clothed and fed me. We were all your favorite, you made us feel special in our own way. You are a unique individual who can never be replaced and I want to thank you, for the time you were here. I know you are happy and I will see you again, love Brooch.

- Darren Jr and Jessica Hamock

January 02, 2016

We love you Pat. So glad we found each other again. We will miss you. Always.

- Donna lyke