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BEM, PATRICIA “PAT” (née Pioszak) of White Lake, surrounded by her loving family, passed away August 3, 2025 at 81 years of age. Loving wife of John Bem for 62 years; cherished mother of Denise (Bryan) Lovse, David (Bonnie) Bem, Joseph Bem, and Diane (Rob) Augg; grandmother of Jean (Nicole), Thomas (Brittany), Sarah, Daniel (Sophie), Timothy, Joley, Lily, and Miles; great grandmother of Brylee, Rowan, and Griffin; sister of James (Rosann) Pioszak; preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Dorothy (née Lukowski) Pioszak and siblings, Esther Thomas and Larry Pioszak. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who showered her family with her love and attention. She always sent cards; birthday celebrations were a must; a crocheted blanket for everyone; family reunions attended; holiday traditions a must; following Detroit sports; and at the end of the day, a swim in her pool. She was a faithful member of her church, Our Lady of the Lakes as well as care taker and server to her family. She will be forever missed by her loving and growing family but are comforted that she is now in the hands of our Lord. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 5481 Dixie Hwy, Waterford. Family will receive friends Monday form 4-8 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD. To post a tribute, visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com.
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