In Memory

Patricia Botsford (Bursiek) - Class Of 1943

Patricia Mary Bursiek Obituary   Patricia Mary Bursiek died Oct. 6 at Scottish Rite Care Center in Des Moines. A private family service will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Pat was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Des Moines. Her parents were Lynn and Katherine Botsford and she graduated from Urbandale High School. She spent most of her career as a nurse's aid at Veterans' Hospital and later worked at Baker's Cafeteria.

She was a superb seamstress and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crochet, reading, boating, playing cards with friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Her love of blues and gospel music translated into a lifetime career for her son, Bob Pace.

Pat was preceded in death by husband Fred F. Bursiek, two sons and a grandchild. Michael David Gerht (Yolanda) gave his life in Vietnam at age 28. Son Stephen Eugene Wood (Diane) passed away at age 34. Pat was also preceded in death by brothers William, Francis and John Botsford. She is survived by sister Katherine Adams (Richard) of Des Moines .

Patricia's surviving son, Robert R. Pace, lives in Des Moines with partner Georgia Helmick. He has two sons: Nick (Audrey) of Ankeny and Tony (Carmen) of Colorado Springs, and great grandchildren Sean, Nadia, Isabella, Sebastian, Makenzie and Diego Flores.

Patricia treasured her family and was close to her nieces and nephews: Connie, Carol, Sue and Missy and nephew Donald.

The entire family expresses limitless appreciation to Pat's sister Kathy who was a constant source of love and support, especially as she was nearing the end of her life.