Patricia Ann Lappin's Obituary
Patricia Ann Lappin (nee Bayly) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2026 in North Ogden, UT at the age of 89. Pat was born on October 16, 1936, in Detroit, MI to Thomas Archibald Bayly and Catherine (Risk) Bayly. She was the sister of Roberta (Bob) DeMonaco, the late Russell (Linda) Bayly, the late Gary (Patti) Bayly and the late Larry (Lynda) Bayly.
Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill) K. Lappin, Sr. as well as her son William (Billy) K. Lappin, Jr. She is survived by her son Donald Lappin of Ketchum, ID and daughters Karen (Daniel) Gadow of Mt. Prospect, IL and Lori (Hensley) Lappin of North Ogden, UT. Pat was the proud grandmother of seven: Marcus (Steveana) Hensley, Morgan (Brent Butler) Hensley, Jordan (Jade) Hensley and Liam Hensley (all of Utah), Grace Gadow and Jacquie Gadow of Chicago and Leanne Gadow of New York City. Pat was also blessed with two beautiful great-granddaughters, Ava Butler (daughter of Morgan & Brent) and Baylen Hensley (daughter of Marcus & Steveana). Family was always at top of the list for Pat and remained so until the end.
Pat’s life took on Air Force Blue early; within days of her marriage to Bill Lappin at the age of 18, they packed up the car and drove to his new duty station in California. That trek began 24 years of military adventures which would take Pat & Bill to Michigan, Georgia, Turkey, Kansas, Puerto Rico, Montana and eventually Bellevue, NE where Bill retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant. They ultimately retired to Bella Vista, AR where they enjoyed many happy times on the lake. She adored Bill and the journey they shared despite the fact it was cut short with his passing in 2000.
Pat proudly retired in 1996 from her career in accounting with Defense Finance and Accounting Services.
Pat may never have been the tallest one at the party (standing at 4ft 9 in) but she loved to have fun. Whatever the activity – golf, bowling, dominoes, blackjack and slots at the casino, or watching her beloved Chiefs win again – she made the most of whatever came her way.
Many thanks to Bristol Hospice, especially Nicole and Kellie, who assisted with Pat’s care during her last years at home with her daughter in Utah.
Private graveside ceremony to be held at a later date at Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue, Nebraska.
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