Patricia Antle
Pat Antle, nee Patricia Ann Blatchford, passed away December 18, 2019 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on October 18, 1936. Pat graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1954 and began her Bachelor of Arts degree at Carlton College in Minnesota then finished at the State University of South Dakota in 1958. Pat was employed by the South Dakota Department of Public Welfare, (1958-1962, 1963-1966). During that time she worked with child protective and adoption services for all counties east of the Missouri river. Pat earned her Masters of Social Work from Washington University in 1967 and then worked for Family and Children’s Services of Greater St. Louis (later known as Provident Counseling) from 1967 to 1984. Eventually, she began teaching students from Washington University and St. Louis University. She maintained a successful private practice for over fifteen years and rounded off her career at Lutheran Family and Children Services serving primarily in the adoption process.
Pat was doggedly curious about human psychology, what motivated behavior and why. Analyzing and counseling were a great source of joy and purpose for her. In her private life she was a strong and principled woman, intelligent and compassionate. She was a voracious reader of countless volumes of fiction and non-fiction in a wide variety of topics and genres. Pat was also an avid gardener, she enjoyed the creativity it afforded her planning each years’ new garden. Growing up in South Dakota gave her a love of nature and a talent for spotting wildlife. Although bison and deer were a treasured find, her favorites were the elk. She never turned down the opportunity to ride through Lone Elk Park and see the wildlife in a natural environment, it reminded her of the Hills.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Genevieve Blatchford. She is survived by daughter, Jennifer Antle (Ellen Vanderwal); sister, Nancy Jean Blatchford; brother, Tom (Georgia) Blatchford; cousin Peggy (Bob) Reyes and several nieces and nephews. Pat always maintained a love for the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is where her ashes will be laid to rest.
No memorial service is planned at this time. Friends who wish to honor her memory may donate to the ASPCA or the Humane Society of Missouri.
Pat was a good friend. She had a great sense of humor with a wonderful laugh. She was a hard worker. Her family was very important to her. Pat was proud of her daughter. She was bright. She had strong political views and opinions. She had a strong sense of justice. I miss her.
Pat was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Love, Renee
Pat was extremely important in my life: first she was my therapist, then later for my husband and me, then after more time, a friend. She was an interesting combination of a serious committed woman who also had a keen sense of humor. She was good at getting me to laugh at myself and see my own BS.
She loved her cats – and other animals. Of course she was crazy about her daughter Jennifer.
I lived far away and hadn’t seen her since maybe 2006. When we visited in about 98, she recommended the Harry Potter books for my kids and these were extremely important to both of my children who are dedicated to fighting against evil in its many forms.
I will miss her very much.
I will miss Knowing that Pat is on Tulane Ave. she was a good friend to Richard, Trixie and I. Cared about her neighbors. I have very special memories of this dear lady.
Pat was a delightful intelligent coworker. She cared deeply for humanity and loved to tell jokes. I am glad I had the opportunity to get to know her. God Bless her and her family as you navigate the waters of grief.
Pat was a kind, loving, person, with a great sense of humor. I worked with her at Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri where she was a strong advocate for children and families. She was devoted to her sister Nancy and her daughter, Jennifer. She adored her pets and was also a strong advocate for animals. Pat had a very positive impact on numerous people (and animals) and will be deeply missed.
I am very sad to hear about Pat’s passing. She was a warm and engaging person who cared about people deeply. She was passionate about helping others reach their potential. As a skilled therapist, she encouraged and guided clients to experience happier and more fulfilling lives. She was a consummate professional and a credit to the field of social work. She had a great sense of humor! Her legacy is that she was a genuine person who sincerely cared about others. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Pat was a committed professional who loved her adoptive families. Rest In Peace.
Pat and I grew up together from a very early age. We attended school together from first to 12th grade, played in the high school band, sang in the choir, had sleep-overs almost every Friday night. We both belonged to Mrs. Price’s Latin Club all 4 years. She has left us with so many precious, unforgettable memories. She is truly a treasure and I am blessed to know her.
I met Pat shortly after we moved to St. Louis, in 1990. She became a good friend, and we had many common interests. Both MSWs, both loved and lived with cats & dogs. I am so sorry she is no longer here to call, talk, and laugh with. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was people-smart, and had a loving heart. We worked together for several years in private psychotherapy practice in University City. I miss you, my friend.
I am sorry to hear of Pat’s death and to be so slow to find this notice. I was trying to look her up in hopes of reconnecting. She was our social worker during our adoption process and was a wonderful source of guidance, wisdom, and support. Like most excellent social workers, she had gifts in listening, in seeking to understand people as individuals, in using information to solve problems, and in extending humor and warmth as sources of resilience. She was a talented and generous person, and the family she helped to form appreciated her service and remember her fondly.
We met as colleagues just starting at Family and Children’s Services (now Provident Counseling). We shared connections with our beloved “out West”. Talking over countless jigsaw puzzles; seeing Jennifer grow up from a toddler to a strong and beautiful woman, (in spite of an overzealous mom); her love of nature, gardens, plants, and native arts and culture; all the cats and dogs who needed a home swept into the family; her generous and caring embrace of all who entered her orbit, including me;; years of fond memories. How I miss you.
I have been thinking of Pat a lot lately. I loved her as my therapist and my friend. She helped me grow into a better person. I remember Pat entrusted me to wallpaper a livingroom on Tulane. I wanted to help her in anyway I could. She was such a blessing to me and my husband Terry. Jenny I hope you get to see this. Your mom was a beautiful person with a big heart and she loved you so much. I will miss her. I so wish I could have been at her funeral to say goodbye.♥️🙏🏻✝️ u u