Bonnie Shirley
I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I have been wanting to call her and talk with her for some time now, but kept delaying it until today when I found her obituary online. I worked with Pat at the University of Michigan and she became a dear friend despite a twenty-year age difference. She was always there for me and was my confidante many a time -- oh so trustworthy. I tried to be there for her, too, as when she had her knee surgeries. She taught me to drive a stick shift! She came to see my son when he was born. I will never forget her and deeply regret that I was not able to say goodbye. Pat, please know that I love you and will never, ever forget you. Love, Bonnie

