Patricia Ann (Moeke) Danly, 89, of Holland, MI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2026 in Zeeland, MI, Riley’s Grove Assisted Living Center.
Pat was born in New York, New York to Kenneth Malcomb and Ruth Pauline (Towne) Walters on May 18, 1936. She went on to earn a Masters Degree in Education from Michigan State University. She worked as a Teacher for West Ottawa Public Schools/Lakewood Elementary for a 36 Years. She enjoyed sailing, knitting, playing the piano, gardening, and traveling. Pat met Richard A Danly at the Macatawa Bay Yacht club. Later he moved to Holland, Michigan and they were married in 2000. Pat and Dick enjoyed many years together sailing the Great Lakes and traveling the world. They accomplished quite a feat by cruising the Great Circle Loop twice in their trawler.
Pat is survived by her children, Steve Moeke, Bob Moeke, George (Jodi) Moeke, Jeanne (Steve) Windemuller; 5 grandchildren, Hailey (Moeke) Allen, Shelby (Moeke) Bensinger, Erin (Moeke) Gipperich, Randi Windemuller, and Trent Windemuller, 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Marianne Mc Beth (David), William (Bill) Walters (Liz); stepchildren, Connie (Tom) Petersen , Mark (Pat) Danly, Dave (Theresa) Danly, Craig (Nancy) Danly, and Keith (Laurie) Danly; 12 step grandchildren, 11 Step Great Grand Children. She is preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Elaine Sully.
A private family committal will be held at Dykstra Funeral Home on March 11, 2026 with Reverend Jen Adams of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be followed at Lakewood Cemetery, Lakewood blvd., Holland.
Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Assoc / American Stroke Assoc. Memorial or Tribute Donation. P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. (800) 242-8721.
Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree St., Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to staff at Riley’s Grove Assisted Living for their excellent care.
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