Patricia Clare Blackman

Patricia Clare Blackman, the only child of Clara Helen (Kruntorad) and Lawrence Edward Trawicke, was born on September 21, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1960. Following school, Pat worked at Mutual of Omaha for a year, and then worked for an Omaha law firm from 1961 to 1964. She also worked briefly at H & H Chevrolet in Omaha.

Pat and Edward Francis Blackman were married on June 8, 1963 at St Thomas More Catholic Church in Omaha. In 1973, they moved to a small acreage south of Malvern. Their marriage was blessed with sons, Kenneth and Christopher.

Pat was a homemaker and a busy mother. She worked in the library at the Chantry Elementary School and later as a Kindergarten teacher's aide, before her retirement in 1983. Pat and Blacky also owned and operated Farley's Bar & Grill in Malvern from 1980 -1983.

Pat was soft-spoken, kind and caring, and quick to give a smile and a hug. She was a "large presence in a small package", and a great friend to all who knew her. Pat enjoyed working crossword puzzles, sending cards with messages of inspiration and encouragement, watching her "soaps" and QVC on TV, and loved to bake. She was a wonderful wife, a caring mother, and loved being a grandma.

Pat and Ed were married 49 years when Pat passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 8, 2012 at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 17 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sons, Daniel and Patrick, and son Michael, all in infancy.

Pat is survived by her loving husband Ed Blackman of Malvern; sons, Kenny Blackman of Omaha, NE, and Chris Blackman and wife Wendy of Malvern; four grandchildren, Bryce Tornquist, Shawn Blackman, Danny Clayton, and Riley Blackman, who were her pride and joy; and many friends.

Memorials suggested ~ Library book donation in Pat's name to Chantry Elementary School Library or Malvern Volunteer Rescue.

Loess Hills Funeral Home - Malvern in charge of arrangements.