Patricia Heidbreder

Patricia Heidbreder, 57, of Lee's Summit, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. Pat was born January 1, 1953, in Rolla, to Bill and June (Baker) Vandegriffe. Her life focused on her family. She loved her granddaughters dearly! Mrs. Heidbreder enjoyed reading in her spare time and was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. Pat was thoughtful and caring, always putting others before herself. Mrs. Heidbreder is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Harvey Heidbreder; two sons, Chris Heidbreder and his wife Jennifer, and Jason Heidbreder and his wife Mendi; two granddaughters, Haley and Katelyn; parents, Bill and June Vandegriffe; three brothers, Mike Vandegriffe and his wife Mary, Tim Vandegriffe, Greg Vandegriffe and his wife Donna; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., today, Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Transverse Myelitis Association or the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to speakschapel.com