Patricia G. Harper
Patricia “Pat” G. Harper (Anderson), 79, of St. Louis, Mo, passed away peacefully April 10, 2023
at her daughter’s home surrounded by those she loved, including her beloved dog, Carnie.
Pat was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in San Francisco; California on April 5, 1944 to parents
Patricia June and Virgil Ugene Anderson. She attended Roosevelt High School in South St. Louis before working in the dietary dept. of St. John’s Hospital. She married Robert E. Harper on January 30, 1974 and they relocated to Festus, Mo, where she later became a stay at home mom to their only daughter, Victoria Harper. During her early years in Festus, she became actively involved in Welcome Wagon, to which she made many friends. Always known for her fashion and style, she participated in several fashion shows in the area that were featured in the local newspaper. Pat was an avid walker, bowler, pinochle player, and animal lover. She had a great sense of humor that carried her through many good and bad times. She enjoyed being a great aunt and grandmother most of all and made sure to always send cards out for birthdays, graduations, and holidays.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Clara La Roche, and ex-husband
Robert E. Harper, and is survived by her daughter Victoria Harper (Christopher Retzer) of St. Louis, MO, granddaughter Myla Harper, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
St. Louis Cremation is conducting final arrangements.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10:00am – 11:00am in the chapel at Hillcrest Abbey Mausoleum, Crematory, Columbarium, & Cemetery: 3211 Sublette Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Bob Barczewski Patient Care
Fund at the Division of Oncology, MSC 1082-414-2555, Washington University 1 Brookings
Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 or online at giving.wustl.edu/patientcare. Please indicate the gift is
in memory of Patricia Harper by writing a memo on your check.
The family of Patricia wishes to thank BJC Hospice and Karole Albach for all the time they spent with Pat, and the care they gave during the last moments of her life.
Pat and I lived on the same floor of our senior bldg. and became friends enduring till the end of her life! She loved good food and I loved to cook, we were compatible friends, who had like interests, including love of animals! She and I went to the animal shelter and she found Carnie on that day! I enjoyed her uncanny wit and will remember her quirky sayings! Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again!
Judith Cucuro ❤️
Pat and I were sister in laws while she was married to my brother Bob. At one point we were close and saw each other often while they lived in city, but after her and Bob moved we didn’t see each other as much. That along with their divorce meant we lost touch until Bob lost his fight cancer. His death meant we were reunited with her and our niece Vickey. Pat was a special person, you always knew where you stood with her, she never tried to impress anyone, she knew who she was and you either accepted her or not. I appreciated that about her. She loved Myla and Vickey very much and we believe she still loved Bob. We’re happy knowing they are together once again.