Patricia J. Boone

Patricia J. Boone, 88, of Moline, Illinois, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, in UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday in the Celebration of Life Chapel at Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation is one hour before the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Aid Humane Society, Moline.

The former Patricia Jean Root was born December 7, 1925, in Moline, the daughter of Elihu and Elsie Pfeifer Root. She married Ralph Boone on June 16, 1946, in Moline. He died January 8, 1994. She was employed by Montgomery Ward for 45 years, retiring as manager of the fashion department in 1987. She loved animals, especially cats, enjoyed traveling and dancing, and will be remembered for her stylish dress, wonderful cooking, and friendly manner.

Pat is survived by two sons, Dennis Boone of Aledo, Illinois, and Dan Boone of Moline; three grandchildren, Elaine Boone, Laurie Morris, and Hershel Boone; a great-grandson, Zachery Morris; her sister, Marlyn Hodson of Moline; and a special friend, Irene Grota of Moline.,

Pat's family invites friends to share stories and condolences and light a free virtual candle in her memory at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.