Patricia Sheumaker
RONAN — Patricia Roark Sheumaker was called home after a major stroke on June 27, 2023. She was born in Charlo on Aug. 22, 1940, to Rommie and Helen Roark. She attended school in Charlo and Missoula, then obtained her GED and graduated from beautician school in Missoula. She opened her shop, Pat’s Beauty Boutique, in Ronan and worked until her previously broken back got the best of her.
As a talented pianist, she played for church, weddings, and funerals most of her life. She also taught ballroom dancing in Missoula. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Ronan.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Willis Sheumaker; daughter, Kelly Trujillo (Patrick); three sisters; and four brothers.
Patricia is survived by her longtime companion, Gordon Rungborg; daughter, Tammi of Ronan; sister, Judy of Calimesa, California, two grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Services have been held.
Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.shriderthompson.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
