Patricia Elaine Waters, 84 years of age, of Windsor, Colorado, previously of Fort Collins, Colorado, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Dundy County Hsopital in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was born on August 18, 1938 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Willard Zahl and Eula (Linderman) Zahl.
Patricia was raised in the Nebraska Sandhills of Rock & Keya Paha Counties and, in 1956, graduated from Rock County High School in Bassett, Nebraska where where received Teachers Normal Training. At age 18, she taught school in rural one-room schools, then taught at the elementary school in Newport, Nebraska. Patricia studied at Chadron State College, Wayne State College and Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. In the late 1960's, she began working for Poudre R1 School District in Fort Collins as the Assistant Media Coordinator. After approximately 30 years, Patricia retired early from Poudre R-1 and became a succesful realtor in Fort Collins and Windsor, Colorado.
Patricia married Raymond Fredrick Waters in Fort Collins, Colorodo. Mr. Waters passed away in 1985.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, her sister, Carol Haight, and brother-in-law, Merlyn Haight.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Scott) Fraser of Windsor, Colorodo; grandson, Zachary Taylor and Elijah Fraser; great-granddaughter, Cassidy Taylor; and brother, Bill (Linda) Zahl of Stratton, Nebraska; neices, Tami (Brad) Knuth, Marci (Aaron) Sis, and Kelsi (Aaron) Rogers; nephews, Merlyn W. Height II (Emmy), Brenda Zahl (Trina), and Travis Zahl; and numerous great-nieces and nephews whom she adored; and many friends.
There will be no visitation. Cremation was chosen.
Memorials are suggested to the Family of Patricia Waters for future designations and may be sent to www.liewerfuneralhome.com.
Online expressions of caring and kindness can be posted at www.liewerfuneralhome.com.
Benkelman Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. CST on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Grandview Community and Events Center, 903 Bailey Street in Stratton, Nebraska.