Patricia (Patsy) June Whiting went to Heaven on November 14, 2023. She was born o March 28, 1934, in Grants, New Mexico to Colonel Joe Chavez and Mildred Stahl Chavez. Her father, being a career military man, led the family over most of Europe and the US.

Patsy attended Arizona State in Phoenix. Early in her career, she managed the computer facilities for various department stores in the Los Angeles area. In the '70s she joined World Vision Christian Organization where she successfully raised money for their outreach. She rose to manager and eventually was promoted and transferred to Stockholm Sweden as the Regional Director of the Scandinavia countries. Upon returning to the US, Patsy served World Vision from New Mexico. She married Ernie Sichler of Los Lunas, New Mexico and was very happy until his death in 1997. In 1998 Patsy met Glen Whiting on the golf course. They married and lived in the Jubilee Community of Los Lunas for several years and then moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas. Patsy and Glen would have been married for 25 years on December 4.

Patsy was an avid golfer, artist, and a musician in the band BV Strings. She was full of life and light. She will be missed.

She is survived by her loving husband, Glen; two daughters, Robin Langeliers (AZ) and Laura Smulktis (PA); stepson, Chris Sichler (NM); seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.

Arrangements are being made by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be left at www.funeralmation.com.