Patricia McKay Grewe

February 19, 1926 - August 22, 2016

Patricia McKay Grewe (Patti), passed away peacefully the evening of August 22nd with her devoted husband Bernard by her side. Patti was born Patricia Ann McKay in Detroit, Michigan on February 19, 1926, to Ellen Erin and William McKay. She graduated from Visitation High School in Detroit and attended Mercy College. Patti met Bernie on a hayride. They married in 1949 and enjoyed 67 love-filled years together. In 1950 they moved to California eventually settling in Canoga Park where they raised their six children : Pandora (Gino), Nell (Eddy), Bill (Tammie), March Ann (Larry), Mary Jo (Wayne), and Tom (Lisa). In 1977 they made Carpinteria their home and more recently relocated to Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay. In addition to her six children, Patti is survived by her sister, Peggy, nineteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Cathy and Gene. Patti had a very strong faith in God. She loved the Lord Jesus and shared that love with others through testimony and song. Patti had a beautiful voice. She took joy in helping others, and everyone loved her. In Bernie's words, "She was the best". Her children, family, and friends agree. The family would like to thank the staff of Casa de Flores in Morro Bay for their kindness and loving care of Patricia in her final months. In order to honor her wishes, interment was private and a memorial will be held at a later date. If you would like to honor Patti, Bernie requests that you consider making a donation to your local food bank. Remember to add a little chocolate, it was her favorite.