Obituary of Patricia Ann Ratterree

Patricia Ann (Bilak) Ratterree, 51, of Colorado Springs, died January 20, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on April 16, 1964, the daughter of the late Eugene G. and Antoinette A. (Ewanitsko) Bilak. Trish was a 1982 graduate of Bishop McCort High School, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, received her undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University, and her graduate degree from Georgia College. Trish retired from the USAF after 20 years of service, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. She was most recently employed as a Program Engineer at Peterson Air Force Base with the USAF Space Program. Trish was also an active member at church, and with many professional organizations. Trish is survived by her husband, William Thompson, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her son, Michael Ratterree and fiancé, Jessica Snyder, of San Antonio, Texas; step daughters, Elizabeth Thompson, Errin Thompson, Candace Thompson, and Cassandra Thompson, all of Cherryfield, Maine; grandchildren Michael Thompson, Braydon Thompson, JJ Thompson, Baileigh Thompson, Christie Thompson, Callee Thompson, all of Cherryfield, ME; mother in-law, Myrna Thompson of Cherryfield, Maine; brother, Mark Bilak (and wife, Deanna) of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; sister, Cindy Rogers (and husband, Mike) of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Tracy Bilak of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and nieces and nephews, Sean Rogers, Erin Rogers, Douglas Bilak, Marcus Bilak, and Megan Bilak.She is also preceded in death by her brother, Doug Bilak.Trish loved her life, family and friends. She loved to travel with her husband, visiting her family members throughout the world. She lived life to the fullest, always giving to others expecting nothing in return. She will be greatly missed by her family, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Celebration of Life, 3:00PM, Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the First Methodist Church, 1003 N Santa Fe Ave, Fountain, Colorado, 80817. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Disease (CJD) Foundation via www.cjdfoundation.orgFuneral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, January 23, 2016 3:00PM First Methodist Church of Fountain 1003 North Santa Fe Avenue Fountain, CO 80817 Phone: 719-328-1793