Patricia Ruth Armistead

Patricia R. Armistead

PLEASANT VIEW - Patricia Ruth Armistead, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, from a sudden brain aneurism. Patty Spilker was born December 8, 1941, and lived in Nebraska, primarily Lincoln, until she graduated from the University of Nebraska. She moved to California to teach school where she met David Kirk Armistead. After their marriage Dave''s job took them to North Dakota. Dave and Patty continued job-related moves over 15 times eventually ending up in Utah where they have lived for the last 34 years. In Utah they have lived in North Ogden, Eden, and most recently, Pleasant View. Throughout the years Patty was active in many church and civic activities. One of her greatest pleasures was needlework a€" hand knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, and quilting. Patty and Dave also found much enjoyment collecting antiques together.

Patty was preceded in death by her father, Walter Spilker. She is survived by David, her husband of 42 years, as well as their three daughters (spouses): Nicola (John) Wigdahl of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Leigh (Meg) Allen-Armistead of Melbourne, Australia; and Susan (Jed) Durbano of Ogden, Utah. Patty is also survived by her mother, Marjorie Ciaccio of Clinton, Utah; her brother, Thomas Spilker of Lincoln, Nebraska; and her five grandchildren.

A private service and burial will be held for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Elementary School Building Fund, 2980 Quincy Ave., Ogden, UT 84403.

Funeral Directors, Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary.

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