Conchita Patricia Downing, age 85 of Nashville, passed away April 30, 2016 at her home.
Pat was born in Bryan, Ohio on October 15, 1930, the daughter of Pasqual and Lillian (Beard) Rodriguez. She married Howard Downing on January 15, 1949.
Pat enjoyed gardening, however her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren and family.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Pasqual and Lillian Rodriguez, husband, Howard James Downing, brother, Rick Rodriguez, brother Phillip (Pete) Rodriguez.
Pat is survived by five daughters, Dale Ann (Bill) Wall, Dorothy (Jim) Simon, Debbe (Kermit) Douse, Diane Lingholm, Deanna Kellogg, three sons, Howard Downing Jr., Donald Downing, Dennis (Mindy) Downing, grandchildren: Bill (Claudia) Wall, Mary (Mike) Darnell, Jessica Simon, Gregory (Courtney) Simon, Justin (Sandi) Douse, Marina Douse, Matthew Lingholm, Jennie (Dustin) Hillard, Ashley (Bob) Woodmansee, great-grandchildren, David Darnell, Austin Douse, and Bailey Douse, siblings: John (Mary) Rodriguez, Bill (Sally) Rodriguez, Jean Huss and Louise Starks.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm At Girrbach Funeral Home, with a Rosary service at 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am Thursday, May 5, 2016 at St. Cyril Catholic Church, 203 N. State St., Nashville, MI. Celebrant, Fr. Stephan Philip. Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.