Patti Marie Hilden
September 27th, 1957 - April 27th, 2025
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Patti's Obituary
Patti Marie Hilden, 67 of South Haven, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 27,1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Afton "Bud" and Ruth Hilden.
She is survived by her brother Ross (Collene) Hilden.
Patti was preceded in death by her parents Bud and Ruth Hilden and her brother Del
Patti was raised in Dowagiac, Michigan, graduated from Dowagiac Union High School and went on to attend Southwestern Michigan College. She spent her working life as a Construction Project Manager, working for several companies in and around the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo areas.
Patti's energy, laugh and positive attitude would fill the room. If you were feeling down, she would pump you up. She could laugh at herself and others as well. This is the Patti we all knew and loved, her friends were her family forever.
Patti loved to entertain and get people together. In 1977, she planned a weekend trip to the Kentucky Derby. Ten people signed up and were given assignments. Money was collected, an RV was rented, food, beverages, everything was well thought out. A great experience and by all accounts no one was left behind...
Patti loved animals and birds. All the neighborhood cats, racoons and 'possums knew there was a free meal on her porch. Patti rescued an injured alley cat that had a broken leg, she named him Hoodie. She loved feeding the birds year-round on her South Haven balcony.
Patti loved the beach life especially on Lake Michigan with her girlfriends on North Beach in the summertime. However, it didn't stop there, in the winter she would travel by herself to the Atlantic beaches in Florida and to the Gulf of Mexico.
Patti's caring nature is a result of her upbringing, treating others with respect and garnering respect in return. In Patti's eyes she saw everyone as equals.
Patti will be missed by all who knew her and would always say, HUGE HUGS.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration is planned for May 20, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix St from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Celebration will take place outside the church in the garden area.
Donations can be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Home Filbrandt Chapel. 269-637-0333
She is survived by her brother Ross (Collene) Hilden.
Patti was preceded in death by her parents Bud and Ruth Hilden and her brother Del
Patti was raised in Dowagiac, Michigan, graduated from Dowagiac Union High School and went on to attend Southwestern Michigan College. She spent her working life as a Construction Project Manager, working for several companies in and around the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo areas.
Patti's energy, laugh and positive attitude would fill the room. If you were feeling down, she would pump you up. She could laugh at herself and others as well. This is the Patti we all knew and loved, her friends were her family forever.
Patti loved to entertain and get people together. In 1977, she planned a weekend trip to the Kentucky Derby. Ten people signed up and were given assignments. Money was collected, an RV was rented, food, beverages, everything was well thought out. A great experience and by all accounts no one was left behind...
Patti loved animals and birds. All the neighborhood cats, racoons and 'possums knew there was a free meal on her porch. Patti rescued an injured alley cat that had a broken leg, she named him Hoodie. She loved feeding the birds year-round on her South Haven balcony.
Patti loved the beach life especially on Lake Michigan with her girlfriends on North Beach in the summertime. However, it didn't stop there, in the winter she would travel by herself to the Atlantic beaches in Florida and to the Gulf of Mexico.
Patti's caring nature is a result of her upbringing, treating others with respect and garnering respect in return. In Patti's eyes she saw everyone as equals.
Patti will be missed by all who knew her and would always say, HUGE HUGS.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration is planned for May 20, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix St from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Celebration will take place outside the church in the garden area.
Donations can be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Home Filbrandt Chapel. 269-637-0333
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