Patricia Ann Bulfer

My deepest condolences. May these few word from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.” 40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44 The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

If you would like more information about this passage please go to the link below...

http://www.watchtower.org/e/20070501/article_01.htm 

I was so very sorry to hear of Pat's illness and passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill, and your entire family.  Pat was such a special lady. 

Again, my deepest sympathies,
Mary

As a member of the Bozdech family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Stecher and Bulfer family.  We are so sorry to hear that Pat has past on to a new life.  One of the best things I remember about Pat was her distinctive "laugh".  She looked so very, very happy in the slide show.
We moved into our home in West Peoria over 55 years ago- and the Stechers were there!!!! and so was Fr. Fitzgerald at St. Mark.
We will keep the entire family in our prayers.
Polly Bozdech Veator
John and Vera Bozdech
Mary Jo (Bozdech)  and Rod Utterback
Janet(Bozdech) and Doug Barnum
Steve and Karen Bozdech
Andy and Peri Bozdech
Matt and Tammy Bozdech

Bill, so sorry to hear of Pat's illness and struggle.  She always had a part of my heart even though we had not seen or talked since forever.

Dear Bill,
I only knew Pat from the wonderful things you would say about her when we worked together.  She was an amazing woman.   I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful bride of 42 years.  What an adventure you have had together.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  

Blessed are those who mourn , for they shall be comforted.  Matthew 5:4

Your Sister in Christ,
Sherry (and Gary) Evans

Dear Bill and family..   
So sorry to hear of Pats passing. I too have walked the path you are on and truely understand the ache in your heart.  As everyone always says " time heals" and I really at the time didnt want to hear that said to me...but as time passes it truely does help and you will continue to hold Pat in your heart and hold all the precious memories close. I will always remember the time we spent in florida and the delicious lobster dinner! I am so thankful for that time. I will always remember your dear Pat.....and smile. May our Lord hold you tight at this time and in the days ahead. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family..Marcia Johnson

Bill,  I was so sorry to hear about your loss of Pat.  Know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days ahead.  I often think back to our fun times in Florida last year.  What a blessing it was to meet up with you two and to spend time together.  I will always remember those days with a smile and I hope that will be one of MANY that bring peace and a smile to your heart In the days ahead.   With sympathy,  Barb Reineck

I am writing this on behalf of my mom and dad, Helen and Les Waldo, who were neighbors to you and Pat on Coolidge Ct. They both cherished the neighborhood companionship you shared with them. They would have been here with you if they could have been, so in their place, I wanted to speak for them. Thanks for being so warm and thoughtful to mom and dad for all those years. Their thoughts and prayers are coming your way.....

Roger Waldo 

Pat was my co-worker at Cat, but better yet she was an awesome friend.   We had some great times together and I am lucky she was my friend.  She will be missed.  My sympathy to the family.