Patricia B. Perry
August 11, 1954 - June 21, 2020
Patricia Brinkerhoff Perry courageously fought multiple types of cancer as she treasured every moment with her family. She peacefully returned to her heavenly home on June 21, 2020.
Pat was born on August 11, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She valued her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and demonstrated gratitude to God throughout her life. She served in many church callings. Throughout her life she had many friends. She enjoyed the memories and sharing the stories of the fun and laughter of their adventures. Pat always showed love and compassion, was her childrens rock, worlds best mom and grandmother, enjoyed baking, traveling, and kept an immaculate home.
Pat had three children with her first husband and later divorced. Her family continued to grow when she married the love of her life, Melvin Perry on November 15, 2002. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 21, 2007. She welcomed his three children and together they found great joy among their 6 children, their partners, and their 10 grandchildren. Pat was an advocate for her family and was consistently found serving them in various ways. Pat and Mel loved camping, traveling, and family activities. They found happiness in being together whether that was working, playing, serving, or simply being with one another.
After graduating from Kearns High School in 1972, Pat worked for Mountain Bell as a directory assistance operator from 1972-1977. She stayed home to raise her children and later worked for Granite School District as a bus driver for 24 years. Pat loved the interactions with the school children and especially the special needs students.
Pat is survived by her loving husband, Melvin Perry, her children, Stephen and Melanie Perry, Cody and Tess Rapp, Paul Rapp, Michael Perry, Rachel and Charlie Durfee, and Heather Perry and Mik Toney. Her grandchildren, Hailey, Jordan, Angel, Ami, Ashley, Raquel, Kyle, Jerith, and Alex. Her grandchild, Kristopher James Perry, has preceded her in death. She is also survived by her mother, Jane Brinkerhoff, siblings, Dianne Brinkerhoff, Wendy and Brian Wilcox, Sandra and Kirt Larson, Suzanne Tanner.
A wake with a viewing in Pat's honor will be on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Please call for a reservation at 801-474-9119 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Saturday; to help facilitate social distancing. There will be a private family service for Pat and she will be laid to rest at the Midway City Cemetery in Midway, Utah.
For those unable to attend the Funeral Service for Pat, live stream will be available by clicking the “Watch Now” link above before the service begins. The service recording will be posted on this website thereafter to view any time.
In Loving Memory
I've known her for 15 odd years and been Paul Rapp her son for that time. She had a beautiful spirit and love the Lord. It was a blessing to see how she loved her family and friends. I'll always remember her as a wonder mom, wife and servant of God.
Demerrio Jefferson & Heather Jefferson
West Valley City, UT
Pat was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart. Her love, kindness and compassion for others is why she was so loved. Her cheeky sense of humor was another quality which endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Sadly, she was taken from her loving husband and family far too soon.
Kerry Macpherson
Alice Springs, Au
Pat was a beautiful friend to me . She loved her family and always willing to do everything she could for others. She had a great love and testimony of the gospel. She will be greatly missed. Pam miller
Pamela miller
West valley city, Ut
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, the Curtis family.
Korey & Grecia Curtis
Herriman, Ut
love Pat wilh all my heart. She is my niece. I can't be at the funeral, I have a bad sinus infection and sore throat. I do not want to expose anyone to it. Pat was a special spirit, full of love for her family. The love of her live, Mel, brought her much joy. I feel privileged to have been part of her live. Love, Aunt Margie
Margie Rich
MAGNA, UT
I have fond memories of time spent with Pat, playing church sports, lunch dates, exchanging babysitting, and racquetball. I so enjoyed viewing the pictures you shared. I'm sure as a family you will miss her very much. My prayers are with you and I hope your good memories will sustain you.
Cherie Yates
West Valley, UT
When I first moved in the ward Pat Perry was one of the first people I became acquainted with, through my calling as a relief society counselor. I was blessed to find out what a strong, especially productive person Pat was. This became more evident the longer I knew her. She had so many qualities that I thoroughly admired. I hope I expressed them often enough that she knew how much I cherished our friendship. The example she set will long be remembered by anyone in our ward with health problems. I Will truly miss this most amazing sister���� Sincerely Sylvia Sharp
Sylvia Sharp
WVC, Ut
My condolences to pat’s family,I knew I had a friend in pat ,the day we hired on together @ Granite Transportation,Shine on Pat ,you will be deeply missed ��Bette Homrighouse
Bette Homrighouse
Millcreek, Ut