Patricia Pickering Manzer

1940 – 2017

Garland, Texas

Patricia Pickering Manzer, 76, of Garland, Texas, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, at 9:00 p.m., surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Springfield, Indiana to Kenneth “Joe” Snyder and Margaret Louise Snyder on May 13, 1940. She had a passion for life, love, fun and travel. She along with her husband Tom of 32 years, were able to travel the world and she never met a stranger along the way.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Margaret Snyder, the father of her children Stanley Keith Pickering. She is survived by her husband Thomas “Tom” Manzer, children Nikki Anderson (David), Neal Pickering (Tanya); her grandchildren Alexandra Anderson, Bradley Anderson and Connor Pickering; stepchildren Tommy Manzer (Melissa), Johnny Manzer (Jill), Dee Dee McHeehan (Alan), step grandchildren Melissa Manzer, Molly Manzer, Scott Manzer, Mackenzie Neol (Kyle), Kezia Manzer, Zane Manzer, Paisley Manzer, Jana Ryan, Jerry Ryan (Jess), Kenny Ryan (Melissa) and 11 step great-grandchildren; sisters Sharon Kuebler (Bob), Donna Miller (Danny), Keith Snyder (Wanda); nephews Chuck Kuebler (Sabrina) Bruce Kuebler, Tim Kuebler, Rodney Miller, Todd Miller (Amy), Keith Pickering (Becky); nieces Michelle Vest (Michael); Susan Milam (Tom); 14 great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the CICU staff at Medical City Dallas Hospital and the staff of Mesquite Specialty Hospital for their loving care.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

If you would like to honor Pat, please make a donation to your favorite charity.