Patrice Po'oi Obituary (1951

Patrice Po’oi, 67, our angel, mother and wife, was called home by her Heavenly Father after passing away peacefully on March 6, 2018 after almost a 2-year battle with cancer. Patrice was born on February 23, 1951 in American Fork, Utah to Forrest B. and Virginia Bezzant Loader. She grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah where she enjoyed cooking, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and spending time with her family, especially her older sister Suzanne whom she looked up to all throughout her life. In adulthood, Patrice loved all of her children with every feeling of her heart, and she always expressed great gratitude towards her Heavenly Father for blessing her with her sacred calling as a mother. She was an avid sports fan, often exhibiting more enthusiasm and energy than people half her age while watching her favorite teams play. She had the best sense of humor – always able to make anyone laugh. She was an invested, protective, and caring grandmother, and she would take any and every opportunity to share stories about her grandchildren to anyone who would listen. Greatest of all, she loved and served her Heavenly Father and her Savior, Jesus Christ her whole life, testifying of Their charity and her faith in Them. She is survived by her devoted husband, Hamani Po’oi; her loving children, Jeffrey Hansen, Douglas (Liviera) Hansen, Angela (Seth) Tandy-Trammell, Pita (Seanta) Mafoa, Corrienia (Fo’ou) Folaumahina, Hamani Jr. (Christina) Po’oi, and Matthew (Sara) Po'oi; 24 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and siblings, Virginia “Ginny” Chipman and Joe Loader. She was preceded in death by her beautiful daughter, Megann Mafoa; her parents; and siblings, Greg Loader and Suzanne Christensen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Provo 11th Tongan Ward, 800 North 700 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.