Eileen Patricia Fosbrink

March 17, 1923 - June 7, 2019

Eileen Patricia Mix Fosbrink born in March 1923 left this world for His loving arms on Friday, June 7, 2019. Pat, as she was known to all who cared for her, passed peacefully at home with her husband Jim at her side. She left behind a body that would not allow her to continue to dance and have adventures which she loved. We trust she was greeted by her sister and they are enjoying a pint of Guinness, if allowed by heavenly rules. Or maybe she has begun a new madcap adventure with a best friend MaryAnn who has preceded her. We deeply miss Pat yet celebrate all she gave to the world while was she was with us. Pat began her life in Buffalo, New York. While serving both as a USO Hostess and Air Raid Warden during WWII, she met her husband. Pat ultimately became involved with the Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County serving first as a Scout Leader. She moved upward in scouting and served on the Board of Directors of the Girl Scout Council. Her efforts ensured both girls and adults had amazing opportunities to explore and succeed in all phases of scouting and life. She worked as secretary to the Director of the Athletic Department at Canisius College before joining the Credit Department at National Gypsum Company. She and her husband moved with their employer to Charlotte NC in 1978. Following retirement, Pat was a volunteer with Presbyterian Hospital/Novant in Charlotte for 25 years serving most of that time in the Cath Lab unit. In her free time she became an avid water aerobics participant in classes at Marian Diehl Center. Frequently she could be found at local craft fairs selling a variety of her sewn creations. She loved gardening and most of all pansies. Pat was a member of Saint Gabriel’s Church in Charlotte. She gave service to the church and its parishioners well into her late 80’s. She was a member of the Church’s Altar Society. She did outreach to the sick and had a scheduled time of prayer in the Adoration Chapel. Pat was always up for an adventure being it a trip with neighbors to a quilting workshop or jumping on a plane to explore Europe with friends or family. Pat is survived by her husband of 73 years, Jim, her daughter Barbara and son Gary and his wife Carol. Pat was a mother, wife and friend. She was one of the BEST. A Celebration of Life Mass has been scheduled at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 14 in the Chapel at St. Gabriel’s Church, 3016 Providence Road, Charlotte NC 28270. Parking can be accessed from either Providence Road or Sharon Lane. A reception in the Fellowship Hall will follow the mass. Together Lord, we commend her Spirit into your hands. Keep her safe and surround her with Your unending love and comfort. Pat will always be in our hearts. Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region supported Pat’s final journey. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to their work.