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Patricia "Patty" Ann Handler
Patricia "Patty" Ann Handler
Marion
Patricia "Patty" Ann Handler, 61, of Marion, Iowa, passed away at Living Center West on March 26, 2023, after a short battle with Leukemia.
She was born in Norwalk, Calif., on Oct. 26, 1961, to Joan Novy Cutler and the late Donald Cutler.
Patty grew up in Buena Park, Calif., and was united in marriage to Mark B Handler on Oct. 13, 2001, in LaHabra, Calif.
Patty enjoyed shopping at outlet malls for the variety of stores they had there. She also enjoyed going to the Amana Colonies to check out the bakeries and the old time stores, plus going on day trips just to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Patty was a great listener who was always there when anyone had problems and needed help. She was a hard worker who was respected by her co-workers.
Patty is survived by her husband, Mark; siblings, Mary Cutler, Theresa Murdock and Tom Cutler; brother-in-law, Jeff Murdock;her niece, Karissa Murdock; and her nephew, Daniel Murdock.
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