Funeral services for Patricia Hansen, 89, of Eldridge, were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Cornerstone Church, Eldridge. A private family inurnment took place at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island. Family greeted friends on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to service time at the church.
Patricia passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Grand Haven Retirement Community Center, Eldridge.
Patricia E. Moats was born on June 27, 1937, in Auburn, Ill., the daughter of Wilbur and Margarette (Pierce) Moats. She married Wayne R. Swearinger in Auburn on May 22, 1955; he preceded her in death in 1996. She then married Wayne Hansen in Park View on Feb. 20, 1999.
She worked at Mehta Tech, Eldridge, for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of Cornerstone Church, Eldridge. She enjoyed quilting, Facebooking, spending time with family and friends. In her early years she enjoyed bowling and traveling.
Those left to honor her memory is her husband, Wayne, of Eldridge, daughters, Catherine (Gary) Wood, Regina Woodard, step-daughter, Brenda Hansen, grandchildren, Rebekah (Wesley) Doering, Dana (Jessica) White, Jillian (Dave) Charlson, Devin (Crystal) White, Jack Tyler Woodard, great-grandchildren, Lucas, Kennedy, Ethan, Norah, Liam, Archer, Claire, Deacon and Max, a brother, Charles “Mike” Moats and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Margarette Davis, Joann Moore, brothers, Wilbur “Sonny” Moats, Jerry Moats and Jesse Moats and son-in-law, Jack Woodard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cornerstone Church, Eldridge, and Empowering Abilities (HDC), Davenport.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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