Patricia LaBeaux

Patricia Ann "Patti" LaBeaux was born January 29, 1936, in Minneapolis, to Wade L. and Ann (Piersak) Norton. She was raised in Northeast Minneapolis, was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith and graduated from Benilde - St. Margaret High School in 1954. Following her education she worked as a telephone operator. She married Charles R. LaBeaux on December 21, 1957, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia Heights. Shortly after marriage they moved to Fridley and Patti stayed at home to raise the Children. In 1976 she began working in Fridley and in 1982 she went to work for the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche in downtown Minneapolis. Charlie passed away on June 15, 2003, and Patti retired in the Spring of 2004.

Patti was an excellent cook and loved collecting and trying new recipes. She loved to bring the family together and when she prepared a meal it was a delight and there was always an abundance of food. She enjoyed watching movies, going to lunch with her lady friends, and she spent many years as a judge for the Miss Fridley Pageant. She was also deeply spiritual and one of her life highlights was her 2006 pilgrimage to Medjagorie with her son David and son-in-law Scott. Her greatest enjoyment came from her family. She deeply loved all of her children and grandchildren and took great interest in their lives. She was kind, caring, generous, thoughtful, had a good sense of humor, and a strong Christian Faith. Her positive attitude, her willingness to sacrifice to make others happy, and her ability to always see the good in people was nothing less than inspirational. Her motherly wisdom, kind advice, and her beautiful smile will be greatly missed.

Survivors include 7 children and their spouses: Chuck and Kim of Andover, Tim of Minneapolis, Dave and Kathy of Sartell, Suzanne and Andy Langehough of Northfield, John of Blaine, Tom and Gina of Woodbury, Patrice and Scott Valene of Maple Grove; 13 grandchildren: Garrett, Lindsy, Tyler, Drew, Justin, Leigh, Rachel, Daniel, Farren, Zachary, McKenna, Connor and Riley; her brother, Jerry Norton of Las Vegas; her sister-in-law, Pat Norton of Maple Grove; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; her brother, Gene; and her parents.

Patti passed away Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008, at her home, with her children by her side, age the age of 72.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11AM Friday, April 25, 2008, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Osseo. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery in New Hope. Visitation will be 5-8PM Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Thomson-Dougherty Mansion, 2535 Park Avenue South in Minneapolis.

Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.