Patricia Ann Wyka (Cowan) passed away in Plainville, KS on July 19, 2018 at the age of 74.
She was born November 5, 1943 in Lucas, KS to Nathaniel and Opal Cowan.
Patricia was a 1961 graduate of Russell High School and had a Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas. She was employed by the Colorado Springs Police Department for over 20 years.
Patricia enjoyed gardening and playing cards but her grandchildren were the light of her life.
Patricia is survived by her children, Brett (Shanta) of Black hawk, Colorado and Sean (Maureen) of Plainville, Kansas; two grandchildren Jax and Vella Wyka, Black Hawk, Colorado; four brothers, Dale Cowan (Janie), Portland Oregon, Bill Neil (Carla), Russell, Kansas, Allan Neil (Jenny), Derby, Kansas, Richard Cowan (Joyce), Palco, Kansas; four sisters, Linda Renberger (Garey), Derby, Kansas, Debra Klaus (Jerry), Russell, Kansas, Donna Hooton (Harold), Ulysses, Kansas, Diana Gilmore (Mike), Plainville, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by both parents and a brother Gordon Neil.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff of Rooks County Health Center for their loving care.