Vanora Lee Patrick, 54, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born May 27, 1955, in Roseville, California, to the late Richard C. and Betty Jean (Lee) Bogardus.

On June 15, 1973, she married Mike Patrick in Bellefontaine, and he survives along with two daughters, Michelle Lee (Mark Weber) Patrick of Akron, Ohio, and Elizabeth Lee Patrick of Bellefontaine; three brothers, Michael, Steven and James (Lindy) Bogardus all of Bellefontaine. She was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Richard Patrick in 1977.

Vanora worked first for the Bellefontaine City Schools as a cook and cashier, then worked in Admissions and Marketing Director at Logan Acres Care Center, and later worked for the Interim Healthcare of Bellefontaine.

A wonderful seamstress, outstanding cook and homemaker, she was a member of the Lupus Foundation.

Calling hours are Sunday, October 25, 2009, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine, where Elder Richard Peddemors will officiate the funeral service Monday, October 26, 2009, at 1:00 P.M.  Following the funeral service, her body will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Northwest Ohio Lupus Chapter 1800 N. St.  Suite 102  Findlay, OH 45840

Online condolences to the family may be expressed from www.eichholtzfuneralhome.com