October 21, 1926 – September 29, 2025
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Patricia Joyce Crother, CSJ, who died peacefully on September 29, 2025 at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles.
Sister Pat was born in Honolulu, Hawai`i, on October 21, 1926. She was the oldest of four children. Her family was not affiliated with any religion, but when Pat was 11 years old, she and her siblings were baptized into the Catholic faith through the influence of the Marianist Brothers.
On February 1, 1947, she entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Dayton, Ohio, and remained with them for 34 years. Her ministry with them was in education and school administration. While remaining close to that community, Pat transferred to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1981.
Those who knew Pat found her to be an interesting conversationalist. She had a rich intellect and an affectionate, sympathetic heart. She required peace and quiet in large doses. Pat lived the charism of unity and reconciliation and always sought to bring gentleness, peace and joy to a wounded world.
She is survived by her brother Carl and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and -nephews.
We will update this post when funeral arrangements are shared.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Sisters of St. Joseph in California, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049 or donate online.
May she rest in peace.