Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bracker, Patricia "Pat" Ann (Byrnes) August 30, 2026
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Greenville Daily News - Sat. September 5, 2026

Excerpts from Belding Obituary

PATRICIA A.BRACKER

Died August 30, 2026-age 91 of Belding.
Born  April 4, 1935 at Grand Rapids,MI to Alfonzo Joseph Byrnes and Isabel 
(Graham) Byrnes.
Graduated from Belding High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1953.
Was active in school activities, including cheerleading & debate team.
Had 56 years with her husband, Richard Bracker. Together they enjoyed homes in 
Arizona and Florida.
Pat attended Western Michigan College (now Western Michigan University) from 
1953 to 1957, excelled in academically, participated in intercollegiate 
debating, & was involved in cheerleading.
Later she had the opportunity to study at the University of Edinburgh in 
Scotland on a Fulbright Scholarship.
Patricia devoted her professional life to education and the arts, teaching 
elementary school in California,Maryland and Michigan.
Also shared her talents with adults by teaching yoga and painting.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard, and her brother, Aubin 
"Buster" Byrnes.
Survived by her sisters, Catherine (Byrnes)Easy and Judith (Byrnes) Parker, as 
well as nieces, & nephews & their families, along with other loved ones.
The family appreciates the care provided by Cornerstone Care and Faith Hospice 
Care.
Private interment services are being planned. 
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider the ALvah Belding 
Memorial Library or the Ionia County Animal Shelter.
For additional information, please call Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation 
Services at (616)754 1300. 

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