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Stevensville - Patricia “Patsy” Burnell passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025at St. Patrick Hospital at the age of 89.
Patsy was born on November 8,1935, in Kalispell, MT to the late Oswald and Dorthy Teigen. She was the first of 10 children, 7 proceeding her in death and is survived by two of her sisters, Rita Snyder and Dorothy Teigen, who reside in Ronan, Montana.
She was married to Fred Burnell on Jan 10,1954 and had a loving marriage for sixty years. They had two children, Thomas and Valerie Burnell, three grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Over the span of her life, Patsy belonged to the American Legion for 50 years working directly with elderly veterans and was also a member of the Eagles for 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family, sharing memories, and giving hugs. She will be greatly missed.
Please join us in remembering her on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula on 1911 Tower Street at 1:30 P.M. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.
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