Phyllis Ruth Syverson (Patrick) (Nixa)

Age 93 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on August 17. 

Born in Hinckley, MN to Ruth and Frank Patrick (a Hinckley fire survivor). Preceded in death by son Jack Nixa, husbands Clayton Syverson and George Nixa, and sisters Mary and Ann. 

Survived by daughter Diane Nixa (Kurt Hochfeld), son Dan Nixa (Pam), grandson Alex Nixa (Kate), stepchildren Mark, Mary, and Diane, and five nieces and nephews. 

Pat's passion for interior decorating and early American antiques led to years of collecting, refinishing, and selling in Stillwater and at the Buffalo Nickel and Green Acres in Lake Elmo. 

Friends and family are invited to a memorial reception for both Pat and Jack on Thursday, October 1 at 10:00am at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. in Stillwater. 

Memorials may be directed to Twin Cities PBS or St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.