With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Patricia Walth, 77,.
A life is more than dates on a stone; here is a small portion of her story.
Patricia entered this world in 1944 — the start of a journey that would span 78 years.
Patricia spent her working life as ['various jobs over the years'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Memory has a way of softening time.
Patricia Walth, 77 of Sioux Falls, formally of Marion, passed away on May 15, 2022 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Funeral Chapel in Marion. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Patricia Ann Talbert was born October 4th, 1944 to Curtis and Carol {Dennison} Talbert. She grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1962. In October 1962, she was united in marriage to James Sweeney to which 3 children were born, Jimi, Lisa and Danielle. In May of 1981, she married Michael Walth in Marion and they were together for 41 years. Mom worked at various jobs over the years. Her favorite was being a nurse until health issues forced her to quit. In days past she was very creative, an avid sewing and crocheting fan and did a lot of painting. She had a green thumb and had a huge garden when she lived in Marion, which resulted in a lot of "family" canning days. For the past 20 years her health had affected a lot of the things she liked to do. She still enjoyed reading, Hallmark Movies and FBI night on TV. In April 2022, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and was under going chemo and radiation therapy. Grateful for sharing her life is husband Michael, son Jimi Sweeney of Monroe, SD, daughters Lisa {David} Clippard and Danielle Sandvig, both of Sioux Falls, SD, granddaughter Brandi Niezwaag of Monroe, SD, great grandchildren Albert, Sophie, Regina and Benjamin Bond of Chancellor. SD .grandchildren Riley and Brianna Sandvig and Ciara Reinfeld of Sioux Falls, SD, brother Curtis {Diane} Talbert of Coatsville, IN, sister Arlene {David} Van Ningen of Aitkin, MN, brother Michael {Lynn} Talbert of Sioux Falls, SD, sister Karen {Stacey} Mankle of Sioux Falls. SD, sister-in-law Susan (David) Berends of Sioux Falls, SD and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard and infant brother Reginald and great grandson James T. Bond.
