Patricia Ann Noyes

Memorials to St. John's Catholic Church Patricia Ann (Walz) Noyes was born November 22, 1933 in Randolph, Nebraska to Frank Walz and Oneita (Sis) Miller She grew up in Randolph, attending St. Francis de Chantal Catholic High School. Pat had a strong faith throughout her life and lived that faith on a daily basis. When Allen met Pat at her Mother’s store in King’s Lake, they began a courtship which family thought was too young. They married in 1953 and would have celebrated their 65th anniversary on February 19, 2018, had Allen not passed in January 2018. They were blessed with three children, Michael, Edward and Kathy. The family always lived in the Valley area but moved to the Noyes family farm in 1963, continuing the family tradition of truck gardening/orchard which began with Allen's Mom & Dad. Pat worked for the State of Nebraska for 28 years as a Driver's License Examiner. She began her career as a clerk, but when the official examiner failed to show up for work, Pat took it upon herself to administer the exams. After performing many unlicensed exams, the state made if official and she became the first woman Examiner in the state. Her love of people and her patience served her well in this role. She worked in several different offices and made good friends throughout her career. When Allen and Pat "retired", they had expanded Wayside Farm to include 400+ apple trees. The truck garden produced many thousands of watermelons, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes and peppers, adding 2000 asparagus plants later on. Dad would grow and Mom would sell. They came to know and became friends with many of their customers through the years, many who enjoyed their yearly visits to the farm. Allen and Pat hosted most family dinners. Food was always delicious and plentiful with produce from the gardens. Pat loved to feed her family and friends and was well known for her apple pies. All were welcomed to their home-Pat's loving, warm heart extended to all she met. Pat adored her grandsons, Craig and John and rarely missed any activity they were involved with. They remained close throughout the years, enjoying many hours working with the apples, making vanilla malts, shooting pool, and taking fishing trips. She had many good friends, enjoying YMCA classes and especially Domino gatherings. In retirement, Allen and Pat enjoyed traveling, often visiting family in Arizona or Colorado. Memorable trips included two cruises to Alaska and Glacier National Park. Pat cared for Allen throughout his decline due to Alzheimer's Disease. She cared for him faithfully at home until it was no longer possible. Her love for Dad was seen by anyone who knew them. With the loving support of her children, Pat was able to remain in the home she loved until she passed (peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning). Pat is survived by her sister/brother-in-law Shirley and Herb Harris, Woodbine, IA and Carolyn Gabriel, Santa Rosa, CA, son, Michael of Valley; son, Ed and Jerrie Noyes, Fairfield, IA and daughter/son-in-law Kathy and Ron Keiser, Waterloo, NE; grandchildren: Craig and Autumn Keiser, Brayton, IA and John Keiser, Valley, NE.

Patricia Ann Noyes

November 22, 1933 - July 26, 2018