Patricia Kelley Giddings, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt, age 98, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on February 5, 2022.
Pat was born in Grafton, ND on October 24, 1923, to George Kelley & Florence Gunn Kelley. She moved with her family to Winona, MN, where she attended Catholic grade school and high school. She was a 1945 graduate of the College of St Teresa, where she majored in mathematics, physics and English. She also accompanied the choir on the piano, including for her graduation ceremony.
Pat married Horace G. “Bud” Giddings on December 28, 1946. They eventually settled in Hastings, MN. She was a teacher in the Hastings public schools, including teaching students with learning disabilities.
Pat was active in St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, where she served as a Trustee and lector, as well as singing in the choir. She was a founding member of the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and participated in branch activities up until her death.
Pat enjoyed the annual family driving trips, usually to the Western United States. After retirement, she and Bud enjoyed their travels to Ireland, Greece and Turkey, and most especially visiting their children and grandchildren in Montana.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bud; her parents; and her sister, Mary Murphy.
She is survived by daughter, Maureen (Scott) Kleckner of White Bear Lake, MN; son, Brian (Beth) Giddings of Helena, MT; daughter, Mary (Jeff) Jaraczeski of Great Falls, MT; grandchildren, Megan and Kipton Giddings,
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