Patricia "Patsy" Ann (Schlager) Holmes was born September 15, 1936, in Walsh, Colorado, to Claude and Jo (McComas) Schlager. She departed this life December 22, 2010, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of seventy-four.

Patsy attended Walsh schools and graduated from Walsh High School in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Delmar Holmes, September 18, 1954. They moved to their current farm in 1959, located south of Holly, Colorado, where they raised four children: Delma, Don, Jimmy and Vicki.

Patsy was very active in local and church communities. She helped Delmar run the farm business, drove a school bus, and helped manage a grain elevator. She also served on several boards, including Federal Housing Association (FHA) and the Holly Volunteer Fire Department. Patsy also was a member at the Holly Senior Center, where she enjoyed time with friends and social activities.

Patsy had a great love for her family and church family. She loved having gatherings at the farmhouse with friends and family, and playing games with children, especially her grandchildren. Patsy also enjoyed quilting and spending time with the local quilt club.

Patsy came to a personal relationship with Jesus at a youth church camp, and continued to follow the Lord throughout the years. The joy of Christ was evident in her life; she always had a positive attitude and never complained. Patsy was a blessing to all who knew her. She was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church in Johnson, Kansas, where she formed many lifelong friendships.

Patsy was preceded in death by her mother Jo (McComas) Schlager in 1990, by her father Claude Schlager in 1997, and by her grandson Jesse Holmes in 2008. Patsy is survived by her husband Delmar Holmes of the family home; by her children: Delma (Holmes) and Mike Cliett of Colorado Springs; Don Holmes of Holly; Jimmy and Jan (Willhite) Holmes of Holly; Vicki (Holmes) and Richard Berndt of Oxnard, California; by her two brothers: Claude Leon Schlager of Walsh, and Jerry and Charla Schlager of Walsh. Also surviving are grandchildren: Marissa Holmes of Colorado Springs, Kristen Holmes of Houston, Texas, Darren Holmes of Syracuse, Kansas, Nathaniel, Makayla, Jacob, Isabella, and Joel Berndt, all of Oxnard, California. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.