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Lainegene Patricia Van Dusen, had an incredible daily life

Lainegene Patricia Van Dusen, had an incredible daily life
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Lainegene Patricia Van Dusen, “Patti,” handed absent quickly Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.  She was 84 many years “young” and resided in Millsboro.

Patti was a genuine “California Girl” born in San Diego, Calif.  She graduated from San Diego State College in which she gained a bachelor of arts diploma with an emphasis in contemporary dance.  Patti was one particular of a type who has been explained by pals as a minimal angel who was sturdy, quirky, kindhearted, bubbly, charismatic, loving, beautiful, satisfied, graceful and a ray of mild.  

Patti experienced a entire, astounding existence crammed with power.  She packed a whole lot of life and love in her 84 years as she traveled the nation and globe with stops in California, Texas, Germany, France, Alabama, Maryland, Florida, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.  She not too long ago moved to be with her daughters in Delaware.

Patti had a authentic enthusiasm for persons and daily life.  She not only taught work out and dance in numerous of the states she lived in, but she also “walked the walk” and earned a black belt in Taekwondo.  Her profession was as assorted as she was.  She owned a authentic estate company, labored for the U.S Census, ran the Officer Wives’ Club at a lot of Air Force bases and panned for gold in the Rocky Mountains.  She also liked to volunteer at neighborhood libraries, hospitals and was active in her community.

Patti’s idols were Phyllis Diller and Zsa Zsa Gabor which points out why she built lasting impressions and buddies where at any time she traveled. Her unmistakable shout outs of “Dahling” or “Sanks” (instead of thanks) would light up a place.  

Her most loved enjoys have been traveling, all animals, mountains, oceans, rain, portray, candles, loved ones, building new buddies, jewelry (the much more bling the far better), hugs, gardening, birding and Dairy Queen. 

Patti is survived by her brother Rik Henslee (Barbara) her two daughters Cheri Grieashamer (Hank) and Sandy Wolfgang (Roger) four grandchildren Chris Smith (Brittany), Crystal Khan (Ron), Kimberly Lee (Matt), and Zeke Wolfgang (Bridget) alongside with her eight good-grandchildren, Danielle, Kristin, Lucas, Michaela, Chaedence, Brody, Chloe and Chiara. Patti also leaves guiding her new adore Will and her beloved kitty Tom Cat.

So, when you try to remember Patti, be sure to smile and try to remember the gal riding her red trike with handlebar streamers, flag waving in the back again, bell ringing, and donning a great big smile although waving at close friends, indicating “Sanks, you Dahlings, it has been a enjoyable trip!”

On the internet condolences can be left by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com