Patricia "Pattie" Vanderstouw

Patricia “Pattie” Vanderstouw, age 64, passed away on November 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

Pattie lived a life full of creativity, laughter, and an infectious smile that could light up every room. It’s well known that almost any closet or room you open would reveal some kind of craft project she was working on. She had a deep love for sewing and fabric stores, often saying that the fabric "needed to talk to me" before she knew exactly what beautiful creation it was meant to become.

Some of her happiest moments were spent camping with her grandkids, sitting around the campfire, taking cozy naps in the rain, and making sure Papa’s pancakes passed inspection before they could be eaten.

She was always the life of the party, ready to dance or gather everyone around the table for games. Above all, she just loved spending time with her family and her cherished grandchildren, infusing every moment they shared with joy, warmth, and imagination.

Pattie is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Bob Vanderstouw; her two loving daughters, Sarah (Andrew) Johnston and Courtney (Bill) Michielsen; and her three cherished grandchildren, Hannah, Robert, and Amelia.

She is also survived by her three dear brothers, Tom (Karla) Hare, Jim (Joan) Hare, and Rick (Denise) Hare, as well as a large, loving network of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She also leaves behind many dear and lifelong friends who were just like family to her.

She is now peacefully reunited with her beloved parents, George and Marilyn Hare.

A celebration of Pattie’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Brockport Free Methodist Church, located at 6787 4th Section Road, Brockport, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you honor Pattie’s memory by planting a tree in her name.