- Date Of Birth: June 21, 1925
- Date Of Death: January 21, 2022
- State: Florida
Patricia (Pat) Ann Roberts McCrary, 96, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, formerly of Lima, Ohio, made her transition at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. She died of natural causes after a very full and vibrant life.
Pat was born June 21, 1925 to Dean C. and Juanita (June) Powell Roberts. Pat loved, learned, and taught dance throughout her childhood and adolescence at Esther Toy Dance Studio in Lima. She excelled in sports in high school, and when WWII started she began work at the Lima Tank Depot. In 1947 she met and married the love of her life, Ken McCrary, and they started a 57-year adventure together. Along with Ken and her son, Michael, this entrepreneurial group started, owned and developed many successful businesses in Ohio and Florida.
Pat will be lovingly remembered by all for her positive attitude, wonderful smile, generous spirit, kindness, and love of animals.
It’s hard to describe how much Pat meant to so many people. She was beautiful inside and out. She always led by “example” to try to be the best person she could be, to always be kind, and to leave each person she interacted with feeling a little bit better about themselves after being with her. She always saw the best in people and looked for the silver lining in the tough situations in her life. She has been the beacon for so many of us, and we will each carry her in our hearts for the rest of lives.
She brings to mind the words from the musical “Wicked”… “I do believe I have been changed for the better. And because I knew you I have been changed For good”
* River of Grass Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Davie, Florida: Pat loved the “River”.
* Trustbridge Hospice of Palm Beach County/Hospice by the Sea: Trustbridge was such a help, and took great loving care of Pat at home.
