Patricia Jeanne Tyson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia J. Tyson, 78, passed away at St. James Hospital, Tuesday November 2, 2021, after a short illness. Patricia (Patty) was born to William J. and Marie (Cavanaugh) Tyson in Butte, Montana and lived her entire life in Butte. She joined her brother William and sister Margaret. Patty was baptized at St. Patrick Church and was a devout Catholic. Patty attended Girl’s Central High School graduating in 1961. She then attended Butte Business College and then went to work for Metals Bank as a teller. At age 26 Patty began losing her eyesight and eventually became blind, ending her working career. She resided in the family home with her parents and then her sister, until Margaret’s death in 2014. William owned a ranch near Whitehall, and Margaret and Patty enjoyed weekends at the ranch gardening and working with the animals. After Margaret’s death, Patty was cared for by several caregivers until she entered the hospital on October 22, where she was diagnosed with Covid 19. Patty was grateful for the physical care and attention she received from her caregivers, and her friend Rhea in particular. She lived a simple life and enjoyed listening to the radio and always got up and dressed every morning for the day. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother William and sister Margaret. Graveside funeral services will be held at the Holy Cross Cemetery on Wednesday November 10 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Beretta presiding.

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Patricia Jeanne Tyson

September 28, 1942 - November 2, 2021