Patricia Ann Sherk

Patricia Ann Longwell Brennan Sherk was Born in Elmira New York, 1931 to Earnest and Charolette Longwell. Died June 2, 2012 in her home in Mesquite Nevada. Married Donald Brennan later divorced. Married Kenneth Sherk later divorced. Survived by her children Kimberly Brennan, Kerry Brennan (Cindi), Rebecca Brennan Wagner (Joe), Sarah Sherk (Dan Busey), Amy Jerabek (Jeff), Joanne Sherk Gisseman, Nancy Goerke (Ray); six grandchildren; siblings, Cindy Grey and Jim Longwell; and traveling companion, Ott Stone. Pat lived a full life by staying busy, learning and doing new things. In addition to running a household, she volunteered with the Newcomers club, PTA and Girl Scouts. She loved the outdoors and enthusiastically explored many hobbies including ice skating, flower arranging, gardening, tennis, golf, camping (It's Party Time!), hiking, backpacking, snow and water skiing, sailing, fishing, hunting, photography, calligraphy, quilting, sewing and treasure hunting at garage sales. Pat enjoyed planning adventures and traveled extensively. She visited many places in the US, Canada, Mexico, British Isles, and Europe with the Airstream Caravan Club. Connections with the Friendship Force took her to New Zealand and Germany. She also traveled with family and friends to Europe, Africa, China, Turkey, Ireland and Japan, and spent many winters in Punta Gorda, Florida. Wherever she was, she easily made friends with her bright smile and friendly way. She will be dearly missed. We are grateful for the time we had with her. Happy Trails, Patricia! *** Memorial Details. Very informal Memorial pancake breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Service at 10:00. Saturday, June 23rd, at the Terraces Picnic Area in Millcreek Canyon. ***Our family enjoyed having whole wheat pancakes at our family breakfast gatherings. We hope you will join us for pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee before the service. After the service, we will relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain setting as long as we like. We may even have a toast or two. The parking is limited, if you are under 50 years of age and able bodied, we encourage you to park on the main road and make the steep hike up to the picnic area. Bring a sweater.