Patricia "Pat" M. Lean

(1931-2006)

Member #171

Rock River Thresheree Class of 1983

EDGERTON -- Patricia "Pat" M. Lean, 74, of Edgerton, passed away on Jan. 19, 2006, at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, Long Term Care. Pat was born in Waukesha on Oct. 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Carl and Norma (York) Henthorne. She was united in marriage on Jan. 31, 1952, to Ivan Lean in Rockford, IL. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1989. Pat enjoyed camping, needle works, teaching and making pottery, and many kinds of arts and crafts. She especially loved to spend time with all of her family and friends. She was also a member of the Rock River Thresheree.

She is survived by 2 sons, Thomas (Debra) Lean and Terry Lean, both of Edgerton; 4 grandchildren: Tonia (Erik) Potter of Fort Atkinson, Deanna (Matt) Pederson of Milwaukee, Palyn Lean of Scottsdale, AZ, and Dustin Lean of Edgerton; 6 sisters: Beverly (Muggs) Christianson of Janesville, Bonnie (Chuck) Zepke of Edgerton, Marilyn (Bob) Soule of Cassville, Carla (Lyle) Baez of Madison, Delores (Barry) Ingle of Scottsdale, AZ, and Shirley (Jim) Ryan of McFarland; 2 brothers, Myron (Charlotte) Henthorne of Janesville and Jerry (Joanne) Henthorne of Lodi; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2006, at the EHLERT FUNERAL HOME of Edgerton (St. Hwy. 51 S.), with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Fassett Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, January 23, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services.

[Source: The Janesville Gazette, Friday, January 20, 2006, p. 2B]