Patsy Irene Chavez, age 54, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin died Friday, April 27, 2007 at the HospiceCare Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at　the Jim Monroe residence (786C May Street Adams, WI). Pastor Sam Downey will officiate.　 　Friends may call at the Monroe Home next to the pond from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Patsy was born November 15, 1952 in Wild Rose, Wisconsin to Hubert and Belva (Heidger) Monroe.　 She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1970.　 Patsy earned a B.S. from UW Madison in 1974.　 She traveled to Guam, where she met her husband Albert Chavez.　 They were married July 8, 1977 in Guam, they traveled extensively living in Japan for 3 years, where their daughter Elena was born, and then lived in Italy for 3 years before returning to the states.　 After retirement from the military, they moved to Sun Prairie.　 They enrolled at UW Madison where they each earn a B.F.A and then went on to Graduate School where they each earned their Masters of Fine Art Degree.
Patsy enjoyed the pursuit of education, learning and knowledge, arts, ceramics, painting, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.　 She especially enjoyed spending time her granddaughters, Destiny and Amity.　
Patsy was preceded in death by her Father, Hubert Monroe.　　　 　　
Surviving family members
Husband　
Albert Chavez of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Daughter
Elena Chavez of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Granddaughters
Destiny Chavez of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Amity Chavez of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Mother
Belva Monroe of Adams, Wisconsin
Siblings
Penny (Hank) Youngs of Shelly, ID
Jim (Mari) Monroe of Adams, Wisconsin
Mary Premo of Adams, Wisconsin
Teresa (Robert) Marti of Friendship, Wisconsin
John Monroe of Adams, Wisconsin
Julie (Eric) Van Buskirk of Lynchberg , Virginia
David (Brenda) Monroe of North Port, FL
Lori (Roger) Marti of Adams, Wisconsin
Michelle (Wesley) Jarvis of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin　　
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.　
Roseberrys Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Teresa & Family. So, sorry to hear about your sister. No one can take away your memories. Thoughts & prayers with you. Luetta
I am so very sorry to here of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi John, sorry to hear you lost your sister. I was one of the team members that provide home health care during her illness. Hope to see you down the road at the class reunion.
May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.
We were so sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. Just wanted you to know that we are with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dedicated to the Monroe,Chavez family.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of my aunt Pat. My condolences to both families, she will always be remembered for the caring person and great things she has done and accomplished.
Jim and family,
My condolences on the loss of your sister.
Former Classmate
Mike Jurgensen
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Teresa, Rubber, Lori, Roger and family,
We are so sorry on your loss of your sister. Hold your memories close to comfort you.