PATRICIA (Pat) ELIZABETH PHELPS , 67, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and formerly of Detroit, MI., passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
She was born January 8, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, and moved to Punta Gorda in 2005 from Detroit, MI. Mrs. Phelps was married to her husband Colin, on August 25, 1973. They met at the Chelsea Naval Hospital, Boston, where she was an officer as a Registered Nurse.
She is survived by her husband, Colin Phelps, two sons, Paul (Geraldine), Derek and grandson Guy. Also 1 sister, Kathleen Petty (Ray) (St. Louis, MO) and two brothers, Brian Bolger (Beverly) (Shenandoah Junction, WV) and Dennis Bolger (Denise) (Lewiston, ME)
Pat will have military honors by the U.S. Navy and interment at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations in Pat’s name can be made to Military Order of the Purple Heart, SFC Jack L. Conway, Chapter 759, 2387 Nuremberg Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33983. 941-875-4003. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.