Patricia Ann Erwin
Patricia Ann Erwin was born on Jan 17th 1943 to Garret and Gladys Jaco at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. She was one of three children. Her siblings were Jean Jaco Watson and Danny Jaco. During her high school years, she excelled in the performing arts, specifically dance but also in singing. Later in life, she used her vocal talents to serve in the church choir. In 1962, she married Wallace Neal Goodwin. In total, Patricia gave birth to 6 children, Christine, Cindy, David, Cheryl, Douglas, and Connie.
On April 5th 1963, Patricia was baptized. Her love and commitment to God’s Truth continued from that day until her last. Family life was centered around the Church and Church related activities. Whether it was serving in Special Music for Sabbath services, Y.O.U. activities, or any other event, she encouraged every member of the family to participate. She led by example.
Patricia gave special attention to the development of any natural abilities she saw in her children. Rehearsals, talent shows, ball games, special classes, and recitals were a regular part of family life. As an entrepreneur in dog grooming, restaurateur, and floristry, the regular work week was always a busy balance of work and family. Weekends provided ample opportunities to serve and participate in various family church activities and events.
On April 16th 1988, she married Mr. Robert Leland Erwin with whom she shared 19 happy years of marriage until his death in 2007. Patricia worked in the florist industry until August 2018 when she retired. She is survived by her daughters Christine Ebbinghaus, Cindy Podwojski, Cheryl Ashline, Connie Abernathy, and son Doug Goodwin, 8 grand children, 3 great grand children. She died on February 19th 2019.
One of her favorite scriptures was: (1Co 15:52) In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 3pm-5pm at St. Louis Cremation Chapel, 320 Jungermann Road, St. Peters, MO 63376.
My dearest mother, thank you for all the hugs and helping me become the woman and mother I am. I hope you never thought I wasn’t listening to every word you said, even when I tried to resist your suggestions. I will always see you looking at me when I’m in front of a mirror, hoping my actions and my stance resembles yours and the way you raised me. I will always love you. you fought the good fight and your crown is waiting.
Pat was a long-time and dear friend and loved by many people. When that trumpet sounds she will arise with that familiar joy and happy face she shared with so many.
So sorry for your loss! Hang in there and God Bless.
My sincere condolences to the family and friend of Ms Pat. May many happy memories, words of wisdom and her good example continue to lead and comfort you. Be strengthened by the invitation from our Heavenly Father at
Psalms 55:22 to throw our burdens on Him and he will sustain you.
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She was an exceptional person, an amazing woman and an inspirational friend. Her energy and creativity seemed to be endless; her spark for life was truly an illumination for good in this dark world. I count it a great blessing in my life that I knew her for a while and can still recall the flash of brilliant ideas in her eyes and her delightful laugh. We will remember her always, and cherish all the musical fun we had. Teresa & Tom Zefo
I delivered flowers for Pat for awhile. She was one crazy lady. We had alot of laughs and dinners together. Will never forget those holiday overnighters. So sorry for your loss. May her fond memories uplift you at this time.