July 26, 1941 – May 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Eastwood, age 83, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home in Ft. Scott. She was born July 26, 1941, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of William Charles Hoggatt and Virginia Ann Thompson Hoggatt. Pat attended schools at Iola, Hoisington and Ft. Scott. She was united in marriage to James L. Eastwood on February 10, 1957, at Ft. Scott. Pat was a devoted wife and mother. After raising her family, Pat chose to continue her education. She graduated from Ft. Scott Community College in 1988 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University in 1990. In 1992,she became a licensed adult care home administrator. Over the years, Pat worked at Key Industries, Western Insurance Company and Great West. She later served as administrator of Ft. Scott Manor. During Pat’s tenure, the nursing home received three deficiency free surveys; this was due to the dedication of the staff. Pat was an active member of the Community Christian Church. She enjoyed reading and camping at the lake. Pat liked to sew and used her talent to make comforters for the “Bags of Love” project which helped children in need.
Survivors include a son, Jim Eastwood (Paula) and two daughters, Susan Carnes (Mike) and Shelly Brennon (Kenny) all of Ft. Scott; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Judy Button Hobbs of Ft. Scott and a brother, Vernis Hoggatt of Springfield, Oregon. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, on August 14, 2018. She
was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Weston, a brother, Bill and a half-sister, Verlyne.
Rev. Paul Martin will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 31st at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook atcheneywitt.com.
