Obituary
Patricia Jean Czajkowski, 72, of Las
Vegas, passed away suddenly March 21, 2018. Pat was
born September 26, 1945, in Denver, Colorado. She
was raised in Lincoln by her parents Evan and Helen
Sterling, and attended Lincoln High School.
Pat was a 32-year resident of Las Vegas, and was an
active philanthropist on behalf of the American
Diabetes Association.
Pat was loved by all who came in contact with her.
Her smile radiated warmth and compassion and her
genuine curiosity towards others drew people to her,
wherever she went. Pat viewed every human encounter
as someone who could be a special member of her
tribe. She was a matriarch of the human race.
Pat was well-traveled and truly enjoyed exploring
the corners of the world and studying the people and
cultures in each destination.
At home, she was an avid gardener, interior
decorator and her culinary skills were legendary.
Pat loved entertaining in her home and sharing her
gifts of cheerful joy, humor and gourmet cooking.
Pat loved all animals, but she especially loved her
cats.
One of her favorite things was spending time with
family and friends at their cabin in Brian Head,
Utah.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Evan and
Helen Sterling.
She is survived by her husband, of 25 years, Gene
Czajkowski; her children, Kevin Cole and Kathy Smith
of Las Vegas; her grandchildren, Riley and Chandler
Smith of Las Vegas; her brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Paul and Jean Czajkowski of Los
Altos, California; her sister-in-law, Maressa
Czajkowski of West Plains, Missouri; her nephews,
Brad, Tom and Andrew Czajkowski; and her nieces,
Brandy Staton-Austin and Riley (Megan) Czajkowski.
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Services will be private.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made
in Patricia's name to the World Wildlife Fund,
worldwildlife.org |