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1. Pat Surface was a great patron of the arts, as well as an accomplished artist in her own rite. She helped to foster my artistic career, along with many other great American artists. She was an expert as a talent scout and a humanitarian. She came into my world as an art angel and she left this world the same way. We had a friendship that defied description and convention. I loved the person Pat was and am heartbroken at her passing. My artwork will forevermore be flavored by her friendship and sense of humor. I loved Pat as a Mother, Sister, Patron and Friend. Anyone who knew her was truly blessed to have such a friendship.

   Comment by Paul Jackson — Wednesday, December 28, 2011 @ 8:59 pm

2. We are Tracey Surface’s friends and give our heartfelt condolences to Pat’s family and friends. Even though we did not know Tracey’s mother, Pat, we know how difficult it is to lose someone we love.

   Dana & Ed Bloom

   Comment by Dana — Friday, December 30, 2011 @ 7:38 pm

3. bless you both

   Comment by Kelly & Kelly — Friday, December 30, 2011 @ 7:40 pm

4. [...] . Fred and I have also published the information on our websites, these are the links so far:  http://thepointandshootist.com/photos/2011/12/27/patricia-diane-yoder-surface-died-fri-dec-23-2011/ , and  [...]

   Pingback by Pat Surface, Quincy artist, died Fri., Dec. 23, 2011 | ThePoint-n-Shootist.com — Friday, December 30, 2011 @ 11:04 pm

5. Paul, Dana and Eddie, Kelly and Kelly, THANK you so VERY much for commenting. Your words are quite comforting to us at this time. My mom would LOVE it that you were kind and spoke up. We are doing our best to get by, but none of us were at strong as she was, so it is tough. http://thepoint-n-shootist.com/picture_perfect/2011/12/pat-surface-quincy-artist-died-fri-dec-23-2011/ , has a photo of my mom and I, and I wrote about her too.

   Comment by #1 — Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 12:56 am

6. Thanks so very much for commenting, we truly ARE comforted when we hear from others. http://thepoint-n-shootist.com/picture_perfect/2011/12/pat-surface-quincy-artist-died-fri-dec-23-2011/ , is an article I just wrote, incl. a photo of my mom and I. Love, Tracey and Fred

   Comment by #1 — Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 12:59 am

7. So Sorry for your loss.

   Comment by Jeannie Lambert — Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 7:00 am

8. Dear Tracey & Fred, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart is with you, and I pray that you will find solace in knowing that your mother is at peace. This pain will pass, in the meantime, know that you and your family are surrounded by love and support, and have faith that Pat’s spirit watches over you now and always. With all my love, Linda

   Comment by Linda Solotaire — Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 3:51 pm

9. We loved Aunt Pat more than we can say- she was very special – and we will miss her very much- thanks to her for all of the precious memories she left us.
   Love to the rest of our family
   Randy & Virginia

   Comment by Randy & Virginia — Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 3:55 pm

10. To Pat’s Family:

    Pat was my first friend when I moved to Keota, Iowa at age 11. She made the way for me in my new town. The last time I saw her was about five years ago when a group of us gathered for lunch in Kalona. It was a special time because Mary Ann and her mother Mabel who lived next door to Pat for many years were also with us. They, along with Pat, are gone now. Pat and I stayed in close touch since that meeting. Like so many others, she encouraged me in my tentative art attempts. Not only do I remember her art talent from the Keota years, but could she ever dance! The memories are so precious.

    Love to all of you,
    Jane Pfefferkorn

    Comment by Jane Pfefferkorn — Sunday, January 1, 2012 @ 10:49 am

11. Dear Tracey,
    Your words about your Mom spoke volumes about the life and love you shared. I see your strength every day…thank you for being you. My condolences to you and your family. May Patricia Surface’s light live on and may she rest in peace knowing the goodness she instilled and shared with others.
    Love, Val

    Comment by Val Roebke — Monday, January 2, 2012 @ 4:18 pm

12. I’m a friend of Tracey and Fred, and I send my condolences to your entire family and all the good friends of Pat. The world was a better place because of her.

    Phil Gratteau

    Comment by Phil Gratteau — Wednesday, January 4, 2012 @ 3:06 pm

13. Thanks so much Phil, how kind of you to comment, it really means alot to all of us. You are right on, we feel so lucky to have known her at all!

    Comment by #1 — Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1:25 pm

14. Dearest and bestest pal Val,

    You know all the things you do for us and with us year round, makes US better people, just for knowing you! It was the same with my mom too. She was such a strong woman, and such a great supporter of Chicago Studio Club AND The Point and Shootist, we will miss her deeply.

    Valerie, we simply cannot thank you enough my dear, and “W” too. Thanks for being such good friends, I know THAT gives my mom comfort, to know we have good friends and support, now that she is gone.

    Love,
    Tracey and Fred

    Comment by #1 — Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1:29 pm

15. Good to hear from you and Virginia cousin Randy! We know you loved her and she knew it too. It was sure great to see so many family members at the service Saturday, and hope to see you guys when you get back from your trip.

    Love, Tracey and Fred
    and the family

    Comment by #1 — Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1:32 pm

16. Thanks Jeannie, we hope to see and hear you sing very soon!

    Comment by #1 — Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1:33 pm

17. Dear Linda,

    How nice of you to write to us, we so appreciate any kindness and support right now. After watching her battle COPD, and see her slow suffocation these last few years, I feel such relief for HER that I nearly feel in shock still. She was so sick, and at death’s door for nearly a decade, COPD is that kind of disease. If it wasn’t for the feeling of relief for my invincible mom, I am not sure I could even stand up or speak these days. I am such a mixture of these 7 stages of grief, it seems to vary by the day.

    Thanks so much for all of your lovely thoughts Linda,

    With all our love,

    Tracey and Fred

    Comment by #1 — Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1:38 pm

18. JANE! This just makes my day! How wonderful to hear from someone so close to her way back when you and she were kids in Iowa. Over the years I heard about all of you and especially Mabel, who apparently was quite a firecracker, right to the end! It is fun for me to know that she could dance as I love dancing too. When my folks square danced, and I was a teen, my boyfriend and I went along too, it was fun and mom was really good. What kind of dancing did you two do back then? The twist, or the Pony, the swim maybe?

    Fred and I will make sure the family sees your comment too, we love to hear about the IOWA days. Thanks again for writing and sharing such nice thoughts and stories about my mom.

    Love,

    Tracey and Fred
    and the Surface family

    Comment by #1 — Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1:48 pm

19. Tracey and Fred,

    Please accept my belated condolences on your loss. In time, find comfort in all good things, music, friends, and the warm memories of your mom. In these ways, she’ll always be with you.
    Regards,
    Paul

    Comment by Paul Marinaro — Tuesday, January 10, 2012 @ 9:48 am

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    Pingback by Quincy Herald Whig article about Pat Surface « The Point and Shootist's blog — Wednesday, January 11, 2012 @ 7:23 pm

21. Paul,

    Thanks so much for caring enough to write to us, we REALLY appreciate any loving, comforting words like yours at this time. We still feel so RAW, even though we must have faith that she is out of the slow suffocation hell that COPD had on her and in a better place. We hope to see you and hear you sing and cheer us up again soon. Love, Tracey and Fred

    Comment by #1 — Friday, January 13, 2012 @ 8:17 pm

22. [...] duct and so this photo is an after hair donation and before surgery documentation! Considering that her mom just died, Friday, December 23, 2011 (services were Saturday, January 7, 2012), she is holding up pretty [...]

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