Obituary of Patsy Rowand Andrews

Patsy May Rowand was born in Darby, Pennsylvania to Esther Reyner Rowand and Norman William Rowand. Her siblings were Norman "Bo" James and Joyce Irene. After her parents' divorce, they lived in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania with grandparents, Alice DePrefontaine Reyner and Oliver Reyner. Patsy graduated from Ambler High School, and attended Moody Bible Institute, graduating in 1954 with a Christian Education diploma. Patsy married Joseph E. Kurtright. Their daughter, Sharon May, was born in Geneva, Illinois, and their son, Daniel Scott, was adopted in Junction City, Kansas. Divorced in 1974, Patsy was blessed by marriage to Stanley E. Andrews of Idaho in 1977. After Stan's death in 2009, Patsy moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado near her daughter, Sharon.Patsy had a sense of being grounded when surrounded by the natural world. She was an avid backpacker, hiking regularly with a group of dear friends. She enjoyed rafting trips, mountain climbing, and cross-country skiing. Leadership in the church camping program was an important part of many summers.Patsy's faith was primary in her life. She wrote "I experienced the grace of God at an early age. He has given me the newness of each day and the joy of His presence through all of my life. God has been present for me through His Word & Spirit, in the delight of friends, and the community of faith wherever life took me. His presence in His creation has been a source of overwhelming joy and renewal time after time." Proverbs 3:5&6 - "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths."Patsy is survived by daughter, Sharon (Mark) Holzrichter; stepdaughters, Judy (Ron) Lovell of Coos Bay, Oregon, and Ruth (Bob) Andrews-Bryant of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Nicholas Lovell, Cassea (Bobby) Daugherty, Nathan (Marcy) Holzrichter, Tyler Kurtright, Stephanie (Mark) Spitzer, Sarah (Ben) Crenshaw, Hilary Andrews-Bryant, and Alexandra (Garrett) Bentz; and ten great-grandchildren, with number eleven on the way. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Stan; son, Dan; brother, Bo; and sister, Joyce.Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Friday, April 7, 2017 at Academy Christian Church, 1635 Old Ranch Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908.In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Patsy's memory to the Bangladesh Christian Mission and mailed to Academy Christian Church, 1635 Old Ranch Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services - North6575 Oakwood BoulevardColorado Springs, COUnited States 80923 Events Service Friday, April 7, 2017 2:00PM Academy Christian Church 1635 Old Ranch Road Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Phone: 719-328-1793