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Patricia Ann Sears (Keisner) peacefully passed on October 7, 2022.

Patricia was born July 3, 1952 to George Keisner Sr and Madilene Emma Keisner Bowie in Eureka. Patricia grew up and was raised in Los Angeles with her auntie Faye Affleck and Marvin Bowie. Patricia was born into a family of 10. As many knew her as “Patty,” she had worked at Luke’s for many years in the kitchen department, doing many different tasks. She had also worked at the Eureka Fisheries for many years packing fish.

Some of the hobbies Patty had and enjoyed doing was crocheting blankets, candleholders, potholders and many different cool things for her family and loved ones. She also loved going to the fair, the races, the casino and always enjoyed the shopping time she would spend with her sisters. She also enjoyed playing bingo with her grandchildren and her sisters.

Patty was a proud tribal member of Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria.

Patty is survived by her children Jimmy Stueckle, David and John Hanley, her Daughter Krissey Hanley, her Sister Gail Keisner, her Brothers Ronnie and Glenn Keisner, her Nephews Eugene Hatfield, Alan and Edward John, grandchildren Brittany, Carole, and Little John Hanley; Shawn,Billy, Grace and Treasure Robinson; Alisha, Leah, Alan-David, Jamie, Jesse and Kayla John; and her great-grandchildren Emmett and Calliope Robinson and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Madilene Emma Bowie Keisner, her father,  George Keisner Sr, her daughter Candy Ann Stueckle; her brothers George (Sunny) Keisner Jr, Henry (Hank) Keisner, Delmar Keisner and Lornie Keisner; her sisters Judith (Judy) John and Georgina Bartolli; half-sister Dorthy Cordie, her granddaughter Emma Arlys John, auntie Faye Bowie Affleck, nephews Raymond Hatfield and George John, and great-nephew Nikki Metcalf.

Patty will be truly missed, loved and never forgotten! Services was held Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home 1835 E Street, Eureka, with a celebration of life following after at Patty’s house.

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