PAT DENT’S TIME OF GRACE 1946 - 2025
Christian Funeral Service for
Patricia Ann Dent was born to John and Anna Lietha on July 11, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She was made a child of God when she was baptized shortly after that. As a teenager, she publicly confessed her faith in the rite of Confirmation at Redeemer Lutheran Church here in Tucson. Pat later became a member of Grace and was active in congregational life for many years.
Patricia Ann Dent July 11, 1946 - August 9, 2025
On August 19, 1967, Pat married Terry Dent. The Lord blessed Pat and Terry with four children: Shawn, Charlotte, Joel, and Joanna. After 47 years of blessings as husband and wife, the Lord called Terry home to heaven in October of 2014. Pat graduated from the University of Arizona. She was a school teacher, a Reading Specialist, played in the Green Valley Concert Band, and was involved in other community organizations. She had many interests and hobbies. They included volunteering, traveling, painting, gardening, playing cards with friends, clay studio, and swimming. Pat was not shy about sharing her faith in Christ, and she showed that faith in her daily life. She was in church on Sunday mornings, participated in Bible studies at church, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, helped with Lutheran Pioneer youth program, and more. Pat’s faith in her Savior was rewarded when she was called home to heaven on August 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Dent, her brother, John Lietha, and her sister Dorothy Lietha. She leaves to mourn her passing and to look forward to a joyful reunion in heaven her children, Shawn Dent, Charlotte Dent, Joel Dent, Joanna Gorney (Joe Gorney); grandchildren, Steve Dent, Joshua, Callie, and Molly Gorney; and many friends. The Lord gave Pat a time of grace on this earth of 79 years and 30 days. Teach us to number our days in such a way that we bring a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 15
Psalm 73:23-24 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Tucson, Arizona September 27, 2025