Patricia Ann Clouser age 75, of Ames, passed away on Sunday Jan. 15, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care in Ames. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 19, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, with burial at Gilbert Cemetery.
   Patricia was born Dec. 31, 1936 in Boone the daughter of Maurice & Rose (Flynn) Banford. Patricia graduated from Gilbert High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Gerald Clouser at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ames on Nov. 26, 1955. To this union, they were blessed with four children.Â
    Gerald & Patricia also lived in Monterey, Calif., Asmara, Ethiopia, and Glen Burnie, Md., where Patricia worked in the Computer & Research Department at the National Security Agency for 17 years until her retirement Dec. 31, 1999.
    Patricia was an active member at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Glen Burnie, Md. and later years at St Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames.
    Survivors include her husband, Gerald Clouser of Ames and their children Mathew (Peggy) Clouser of San Angelo, Texas, Kimberly (Bob) Bell of Arlington, Texas, Debra (Jack) Henrietta of Aledo, Texas and Michael Clouser, of Ames; one sister, Betty Dawson of Virginia Beach, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Derek) White, Bryan (Sarah) Bell, Benjamin and Katherine Clouser, Patrick, Jarred, Michael and Kaitlyn Henrietta; two great-grandsons, Liam Patrick White and Micah Bell and two nephews, David (Leigh Anne) Dawson and Daniel (Cheryl) Dawson, both of Virginia.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice & Rose.Â
    Memorials may be given in memory to Homeward Hospice.Â
    Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.comÂ
    Arrangements are being handled by Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care of Ames
I am very sorry to hear that Pat has passed away. We used to work together at NSA, and I have nothing but fond memories and tremendous respect for her. She will be greatly missed.
Jerry,
I was so sorry to hear about Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry & Family
It's been way too long since we last met but I will always remember what caring person you are. We are saddened by your loss.
Gerry and family, my heart is broken as Pat was a wonderful friend and person who I admired. I am truly going to miss her. May she rest in peace and she will always be in my thoughts and prayers along with the family. I can't imagine how hard this is for all of you. God Bless.
Gerry, mathew, Kim, Deb, Michael,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife/mother. It has been along while since we've chatted but know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time!
Dear Kim and family,
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. - Psalm116:15
Dear Debbie, Jack, and kids, as well as other family members of Mrs. Clouser,
My thought and prayers are with you. I know that your heart is full of wonderful memories that will truly be a blessing as your travel through this sad time.
Dear Kim, Jenny, Debbie and Others of the Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May all of you find comfort in your wonderful memories.
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