Patricia A. Starbuck, age 78, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.

She was born March 10, 1938, in Hays to Kenneth Sturgeon and Amelia Leiker.

She was a medical laboratory technician for 16 years and worked at Travenol Labs. for 17 years.  She attended Wichita Business College, Fort Hays State University and received a Associate Degree in Applied Science from Barton County Community College.

She played saxophone and clarinet with The Eddie Frank Orchestra and The Vicky Star Quintet for 26 years.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, and the American Society of Clinical Pathology.  She was a charter member of the American Federation of Professional Musicians’ Club.

Survivors include cousins and a host of friends.  She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, George Starbuck.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd St.   A private inurnment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

A gathering of friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

Memorials to Hays Medical Center Special Nursing or the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]