Patricia Ann Cotter
Patricia (Pat) Ann Cotter, was born September 25, 1935 and died due to dementia complications at age 84 on June 12, 2020. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Born in Galion, Ohio, she settled in Galveston Texas where she cared for residents for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse for UTMB.
After retirement she was active in the Lakeview Quilters Guild where she was lauded as a precision appliqué artist and quilter. She had many quilting adventures and was involved with the many guilds in the greater Galveston/Houston area. Her many beautiful quilts leave a legacy of love for her children and grandchildren to pass down for many generations.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Ruth Sherer. She is survived by her daughter, Carol and wife Penny Sanders; sons, Clay; Paul and wife Susan Cotter; grandchildren Kayla, Jenna, Ian, Blake, Cannon, Cade and Kylar; brother David Sherer.
Due to COVID-19, no public memorial is planned. In tribute of Pat, a donation can be made to the Alzheimer Association.
So very sorry. So glad we were able to spend quality time with her in New Mexico at carol and penny’s wedding.
Dear Cotter Family
I was a friend and a Quilt Buddy for years! Missing her always!
A lovely Woman, to have as a Friend!
Jean Cloyd
Friends, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are for Pat and your family.
I am very sorry to hears of Pat’s passing. We were classmates in Galion through the sophomore year after which her family moved to New Mexico. A year later I left when my family moved to Upper Arlington. We were near neighbors on Summit Street before my family a few blocks away to Columbus Street on the corner of Sherman. (Coincidence–since our marriage 57 years ago I have lived on Summit Street in Columbus,) Our mothers were very close friends and maintained that friendship through correspondence for many years. Her father delivered our milk from Sherer’s Dairy in Crestline. Her brother Dave and I played a lot of one-on-one football in their side yard. ( I never made it to the pros as Dave did.) And I remember the large work horse they kept in a barn behind their house. I remember Pat being back for one Galion H.S. reunion, perhaps 20 years ago. I extend my sincere condolences to all of Pat’s family. I know their anguish having lost my older sister, a brilliant lady and professor of law at Capitol U.,to that disease 15 ears ago. I cherish my memories of Pat and her family.
I’m so sorry about Aunt Patty. I know there is a big hole in your heart. I pray for peace in the coming weeks for all of you.
Love,
Leigh Anne (Sherer)
Great Sister, God bless, love you David.
To Paul, Carol, and Clay and families, My most sincere condolences for your loss of such a wonderful Mother and grandmother. She was also a wonderful friend to many and a longtime friend of mine. I learned lots of important things from her in life. She told me my appliqué didn’t have to be perfect to be a part of an Applique Group. She taught me that sometimes Silence is truly the Golden Rule. She also taught me that patience is truly a virtue. I am sorry for your pain as I know you not only lost her now but have been losing her over a period of years. Please know that many loved her and she has been missed and will continue to be held in my heart.