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Patricia Groening

September 10, 1946 — March 8, 2025

Patricia Lee (Munro) Groening passed away on March 8, 2025.

Born in Adrian, Michigan, to Leila and James Munro, Patricia grew up in

Niles, Michigan, where she attended school before pursuing higher

education at Michigan State University. She earned a bachelor's degree in

Social Work and later continued her studies in fine arts and photography at

the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Visual Studies Workshop in

Rochester, New York.

Patricia had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and especially enjoyed

hiking in the Rocky Mountains near Boulder, Colorado. She was also

dedicated to maintaining her health and found joy in practicing Pilates.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Groening; her daughter, Lisa Fackler;

her son-in-law, Matt Fackler; and her granddaughter, Isla Fackler, her

brother Jim Munro and wife Linda and, his sister, Melanie Piacentino and

her husband Joe.

In accordance with Patricia's wishes, no services will be provided. Those

who wish to honor her memory may make donations to the Colorado

Cancer Foundation, PO Box 7116, Boulder, CO 80302, in her name.

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