Patricia J. "Pat" Werner, age 89 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at home. She was born June 3, 1931 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Ray and Loretta (Brown) Bowen. Pat graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School in 1949 and went on to attended Grand Rapids Junior College. While in College she met Robert L. Werner Sr. and they were married on June 30, 1950. Together they made their home in Grand Rapids where Bob owned and operated Werner Masonry; in 1963 they moved the family and the Business to Big Rapids. Pat worked in food service at Ferris State University, retiring as head cook after 26 years. She soon ended that retirement and took a job at Tots Place on campus, cooking for children for the next 10 years. She will always be remembered as a wonderful cook and baker for her family and friends. Pat was preceded in death by her husband Bob on February 9, 1990. Due to his untimely and tragic death, in the Muskegon River, Pat spearheaded the purchase of a lifesaving hover craft, which is still in service today and has helped countless residents of Mecosta County. Pat is survived by four children, Robert (Sandy) Werner Jr. of Mecosta, Terri (Steve Andres) Strohkirch of Big Rapids, Randy Werner of Traverse City, Mark Werner of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Rob (Marcie) Werner of Rosebush, Scott (Leah) Werner of Barryton, Joe (Julie) Strohkirch, Mandy Strohkirch of Big Rapids; great-grandchildren, Megan and Nick Werner, Libby and Lainey Werner, J. J., Jake, and Mavrick Strohkirch; cousins, Molly Jane and Art Thiss of Coopersville and dear friends, Pam and Gordon Gilbert of Big Rapids. Due to the mandated Covid restrictions, there will be no public services. Memorial contributions in Pats name may be made to either the Mecosta County Dive and Rescue Hover Craft Fund or Spectrum Health Hospice. Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.