Obituary of Pat Noblin

Patricia Noblin, 84, of Sterling passed away at her home surrounded by family on August 14, 2022. Pat was born March 17, 1938 in Moline the daughter of Gale and Marie (Bivens) Ford. She married Howard Noblin on September 28, 1957 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2022 Patricia was an avid gardener, canner, sewer, embroiderer, loved animals and fishing in the dark. Family was the most important thing to Patricia. Survivors include four daughters Alice Dravis of Sterling, Nancy Brady of Guttenberg IA, Pam (Gaylon) McKenna of Sterling, and Sarah Noblin of Sterling; two sons Wendell (Debbie) Noblin of Bedford KY, and Howard Thomas (Kenna Lohn) Noblin Jr. of Medina TX; one brother Larry (Diane) Ford of Prophetstown; one sister Nancy Kay from Erie; 23 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren and growing. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Carol Border and Sally Powell; one brother Gale Ford Jr.; two son-in-laws Joe Dravis and Mark Brady; one grandson Kaleb Ebersole; two great granddaughters Jade Tedrick, Ember Walker; and one great-grandson Yadier Garcia. Visitation will be from 4PM-7PM Friday August 19, 2022 at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. Funeral will be at 2PM Saturday August 20, 2022 with visitation one hour prior from 1PM-2PM with Chaplain Michael LeBuhn, officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park following the funeral. A memorial has been established to the Veterans Administration, and Beacon Of Hope Hospice. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com