Patsy Ruth “Pat” Fors, 87, died July 10, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1937, in Stafford, to Lloyd Walter and Cleo Alice (Wright) Helm. Pat’s mother died when she was just five years old. Her dad later married Wilma Alice Jones, who helped raise Pat.
Pat graduated from Nickerson High School, in 1954, and retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and playing games. Pat was a member of the Red Had Society, Lit and Latte Book Club, and Communications Workers of America (CWA).
On October 9, 1954, she married Richard Lee Stacey Fors, in Hutchinson. He died October 20, 2016, after they shared 62 years of marriage.
Pat is survived by: sons, Nathan Fors (Barbara Hall) of Kansas City, MO, Steven Fors of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Stacey Fors (Brenna Erickson) of Kansas City, MO, and Daniel Fors of Spearfish, SD; grandchildren, Ethan Avalos, Derek Fors, Reade Fors, Paige Fors (Karyn King), and Nash Fors (Ashley); and great-grandchildren, Spencer Fors, Charlotte Fors, Mia Fors, Bella Barrera, and Rio Fors.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; stepmother, Wilma Alice (Jones) Helm; and three brothers.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at Lerado Cemetery, rural Langdon. Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.