Patricia “Pat” Ann Haynes (Ames), age 76, of Cornell passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Sunny View AFC in Gladstone.
Pat was born October 6, 1946 in Marquette, the daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Nickel) Ames. She was united in marriage to Colin B. Haynes on November 23, 1966. Pat and Colin moved to Cornell in 1975 and enjoyed doing everything together, working side by side, fishing, camping and enjoying all the wildlife that visited their yard. Pat worked at OSF St. Francis Hospital for many years and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed sharing her hope for the future with others.
Pat is survived by two sons, Stephen B. (Susan) Haynes and Alan B. Haynes, two granddaughters, Michala and Chesna Haynes, two brothers, Donald (Reba) Ames and Lawrence (Louise) Ames, two sisters, Carol (Noshir) Havawala and Sherry (Jeff) Gravodni and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Colin in 2020, her daughter, Tammie Lea Haynes, her parents, and daughter-in-law, Sarah Haynes.
In keeping with Pat’s wishes, no services will be held.
Pam Walker - Gladstone, MI
I have treasured my friendship with Pat for over 20 years. She was very generous and cared deeply for her family and friends. She was a very loyal and faithful servant of Jehovah and a very dear friend. You will be forever missed. May Jehovah keep you safe in his memory til we meet again in the resurrection. (John 5:28-29) My Sincere sympathy and love to the family!
Jenna - Escanaba, MI
I met pat years ago when her husband Colin worked at the power plant with my ex husband. Both Colin and Pat were the nicest people to spend time with. She will be missed.
Rosella Koeller - Gladstone , MI
To Pat’s Family:
Please accept my deepest, sincere condolences in the loss of our dear Pat.
She will be dearly missed.
I have so many pleasant memories of her thru many years.
She was a loyal friend and a true Christian.
I so look forward to seeing her once again on her resurrection day.
Rosella Koeller
Dennis and Kathy LaChapelle - Gladstone, MI
I have only had the privilege of knowing Pat for about 10 years. What stands out to me is her positive attitude in spite of severe health problems. Even though she wasn’t able to attend our congregation meetings for a while now, she was always one of the first ones to Zoom into the meeting to visit with the friends. Her comments were always upbuilding and it was easy to feel the deep love she had for a Jehovah God. If you didn’t hear a comment from Pat during a meeting we would know something was up and that we needed to check on her. I enjoyed being able to go to her house with a few of the sisters from the Kingdom Hall to plant flowers in the little flowerbed at the front of her home. She wasn’t healthy enough to help but it was easy to see how much those flowers, and our visits, brightened up her life. At those times we tried to bring her a Wendy’s meal, one of her favorites. And enjoying those lunches together will always be a pleasant memory. We look forward to seeing her again, healthy and happy in the new world! Our condolences to the family. ❤️