Patricia J. Bolduc

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, or Sister doesn't begin to say enough...

Patricia Jane "Smalkoski" Bolduc, 81, of Crystal, MN passed away peacefully on 09/02/2021. Preceded in death by parents Bernice and Albin and brother Curt. Survived by devoted husband of 61 years, Richard; daughters, Annette Kline, Julie (Mark) Ness; sons, John (Connie) Bolduc , Steven Bolduc; grandchildren Bryce, Ryan, Sara, Jack, Spencer; siblings Dick, Greg, Suzanne, Libby, and many nieces and nephews.

Patricia was a long time homemaker focused on raising her children and supporting her husband, making sure he had a packed lunch every day and he always came home from work to a clean home and a warm family dinner.

After the four kids left the nest, Pat started her paid working career at age 52. She enjoyed (loved!) her job at General Mills as a Taste and Texture Panelist for 17 years, retiring at age 69. Pat was generous with her time with others. She especially enjoyed her time with family and adored her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a kind woman who would often strike up conversations with strangers in the grocery aisle, at thrift stores, or the garden center.

IN HER HONOR, PLEASE BE KIND TO A STRANGER TODAY...

A private family memorial is planned.

life story

Pat meant a lot to a lot of people....

"She especially loved SANTA, a/k/a "RICHARD" as seen in the Christmas picture in about 1989

"We ALWAYS have fun with Grandma!"

"My speed dial button #1 was nearly worn off due to the number of times I called her..."

"Mom always had THE perfect recipe and menu to share"

"Pat was very lucky at games of chance. She usually beat Dick at the marble game, but Mystic Lake Casino was her favorite... especially the huge buffet!"

"She knew the layout of Cub Foods like the back of her hand!"

"We all LOVED her homemade chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting"

"She loved a bargain, and could spend hours at the thrift shop sorting through clothes, shoes, and collectibles"

"She was the only one that could get a tough stain out, and she'd make stained clothes that I brought over, look like BRAND NEW!"

"She taught all four of us kids to drive, With her back against the front passenger door, and her head swiveling left and right viewing all angles, she carefully monitored our speed, our view of the mirrors, and of course, lane changes."