Patricia L. "Pat" (Jacobs) McCormack
Patricia “Pat” Lou (Jacobs) McCormack
Sunrise: February 3, 1938 – Sunset: December 1, 2020
Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face.
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim.
In the light of his glory and grace.
. We know Pat is home with her loving husband and all her
family and friends who have gone before her.
Tipton, Ind. Patricia “Pat” Lou (Jacobs) McCormack, 82, of Tipton, was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Madison Township, just northwest of Hobbs, in Tipton County. She was one of seven children born to Darst Lavon Jacobs and Mary Ester (Good) Jacobs.
A graduate of Tipton High School, Pat lived and worked in Tipton County for most of her life. She was an instrumental part of the founding and success of McCormack Printing Impressions, which continues as a second-generation family owned and operated business today. She also worked for FMC, Tipton Municipal Utilities and for the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Pat married Francis Thomas Eugene “Gene” McCormack, the love of her life, on April 25,1959 at St. John the Baptist Church in Tipton. She was blessed with 55 years of marriage, 5 children, 24 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother, with no shortage of time, love, and care to give to her family and to others. The gifts and wisdom she shared live on in all who knew her. An avid reader, she was active in the church, an Associate of the Congregation of St Joseph and gave of her time, talent, and treasure over the course of several decades. Pat shared that her faith has grown and matured in the Catholic Church and that she had been greatly blessed by knowing and being influenced by all the parishioners of St. John’s and especially those in the Sacred Heart Bible Study Group.
She is survived by her children Kevin (Sherry), Brian (Maria Hickman), Sean (Lori), Mary Frances Fernung (Steve), and Christopher (Suzanne); grandchildren, Jacinta Perkinson (Jim), Kelly Kendall (AJ), Orion McCormack, Kegan Fernung (Dr. Lauren Prusinski-Fernung), Stephanie Novak (Justin), Ashley VanOsdol (Jon), Kathleen Fahlsing (Andrew), Joshua McCormack, Kieran McCormack (Elizabeth), Timyael Novicki (Nate), Jade Garmon (Isaac), Connor McCormack, Conlan Fernung (Ashlee), John Patrick McCormack, Brenna Rankin (Joey), Eli McCormack, Caleb McCormack, Stephen Fernung, Brigid Fernung, Ethan McCormack, Colleen Fernung, Ruth McCormack, Venita McCormack; great-grandchildren, Damian Bell, Bruce Novak, Desmond Perkinson, Paislee Fernung, Lolette McCormack, Luke Garmon, and Kenly Kendall. She is also survived by her siblings Judy Kleyla, Darst Jacobs (Jean), Georgianna Jacobs and David Jacobs (Lucy); a sister-in-law, Sue Jacobs and numerous nieces and nephews living all over the United States, Ireland, England and Thailand.
She was preceded in death by her parents Darst and Mary Ester Jacobs, husband Gene McCormack, siblings Steve Jacobs and Mary Ellen Hussong, brother in-law’s Tom Hussong and Kent Kleyla, granddaughter Hannah Elizabeth Fernung and great-granddaughter Kolby Ann Kendall.
Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center this Saturday, December 5, beginning at 11 a.m., followed by the Rosary at 11:30 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Pat will be laid to eternal rest next to her husband at the St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Young-Nichols Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Church Building Fund, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, IN, 46072, online giving at https://osvhub.com/stjohnstipton/funds/new-church-building-fund.
I’m so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Heaven just got a little brighter.I have such good childhood memories of your parents and all of you kids when I’d come to see Grandma Cox. You’re all in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was always the the sweetest, most pleasant lady, and she will be greatly missed . . .
We are so very sorry! Pat was an amazing mother and friend to so many. She will be missed.
So Sorry for your loss, we will be praying for your entire family as you go through this time of grief as well as a time of celebration of her life.
Was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mrs. McCormack. She was a lovely lady and gentle soul. May she be at peace. Wishing her family comfort in the days ahead.
My deepest condolences to my McCormack family. Mrs. McCormack was a wonderful, sweet woman with a heart of gold! I know she is rejoicing in Heaven and you all have another beautiful guardian angel watching over you!❤️
Condolences on the passing of the Great Center of an extraordinary family.
“Mother”—
A word that holds the tender spell
Of all the dear essential things of earth:
A home, clean sunlit rooms.
And the good smell of bread;
A table spread;
A glowing hearth.
And love
Beyond the dream of anyone…
I search for words for her…
And there are none.
Many Prayers to all of you!
Our prayers are with all of you. Pat was a wonderful woman of kindness and inspiration.
Love and blessings to all,
Pastor Charles and Valorie Cole
I have known the McCormack family, most of my life. Pat’s son Chris and I, used to work together at Jim Dandy in Tipton, back in the mid 1980’s. I don’t know if he’ll remember that or not. Pat and Gene both were very kind and loving people, who would help anyone if they seen that they were in need. My prayer is that Pat is now resting in the arms of our Lord, and is once again reunited with Gene. To all of you children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, you have had the honor and privilege of loving and caring for a strong woman of faith, devoted to her family, her church and her community. May you all be richly blessed by that.
God bless you all
What a beautiful life and a powerful legacy. We will continue praying that the family is comforted and feels Our Lord’s steady presence. We love you. Mama Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.
So very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Praying for comfort and peace for her wonderful family.
I am so sad to hear that Pat has passed. She was a wonderful lady! My condolences and sympathy to the family.
Prayers to all! May God’s strength be with you at the passing of Pat.
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort, to you all❤️
So very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Lovely Christian lady. Prayers of peace to all.
Aunt Pat and Uncle Gene once took care of us for a weekend, maybe it was longer, I don’t remember. Aunt Pat took us out to rent a VCR and movies along with a trip to get all the good things we loved to eat. I have such fond memories of that time. My condolences to all of you. My love and prayers to you dear cousins.
Sorry to hear about your mother, but in my eyes she has gone to join uncle Eugene in heaven. Auntie Pat was a great christian and provided her family with love in all that she did for them. Love and blessings from Gerard and Lorna Mc Cormack Magherafelt namely Kicker
Sean, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
So sorry for your lost, she was a good woman ,, she will be missed
Prayers and condolences to the McCormack Family. Pat was a very nice lady and will be greatly missed.
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and all the family. I pray that the Lord will grant you the strength and the peace you seek. My most sincere condolences.
Pat was indeed a very special and caring lady. My life is better because she was a friend and an exceptional example to everyone. The McCormick family are just like their parents. May Pat Rest In Peace!
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Patty’s passing. I have such fond memories of her when she was my baby sitter. I must still be the only person who still calls her Patty ( she told me I was allowed). When her and Gene were married he was just an extension of her…such a wonderful and loving couple. Gene and Patty would sit on the porch and he would play the accordion. We all would laugh and try to sing drinking lemonade and eating cookies Patty had made. Will be keeping all f you in our thoughts and prayers. Much love from North Carolina.
I am saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. My parents, Al and Maria Gonzalez and my siblings were friends with Gene and Pat and their children. Pat would IM me thru FB and tell me that she had go to nursing home and checked in on
my Mom. She was an exceptional special lady..
My condolences to the family ..🙏🏼
Sean, Mary, Chris, Brian, and Kevin… I am brought back to our teenaged years when your Mama was there to help guide us all through various types of life situations. She was always kind and supportive to many of us who were outside your family circle. She could also have a strict disciplinary hand if she felt it was needed, because she wanted you and everyone around you to grow into wonderful adults. She imparted some wisdom, and sometimes, a pretty quick wit. I did not see her much in the past couple of decades, but I remember how lovely she was when we were younger. While my heart breaks for your loss and the loss of the rest of your family and her close friends, my heart also rejoices that she can be reunited with her husband in the home her Lord made for her.
We are sad to learn of the passing of Pat. She was always smiling and uplifting to everyone around her. Her gentle spirit will be missed by all of us. Our hearts are with you.
Brian and all the McCormack family, My heart aches for you on the loss of your Mom. Many fond memories of days at your house. May God grant you his peace in the coming days.
Our prayers are with you all. Mrs. McCormack was a beautiful and kind soul.
My chest was broke when you told me about your mom I love her very mjur. She was one of the first I met when I came to Tipton as a new bride. Both of your parents were so kind to me and Allen I know she is in heaven. Bless you all and prayers to all of you!
My chest was broke when you told me about your mom I love her very mjur. She was one of the first I met when I came to Tipton as a new bride. Both of your parents were so kind to me and Allen I know she is in heaven. Bless you all and prayers to all of you!
We were so sorry to hear about your mother/friend. Our prayers are with you, Lori and the whole family. Craig and Pam W
To the McCormack Family- “Weeping may endure for a night, but the morning brings a shout of joy.” Psalm 30:5
What great shouting and rejoicing in Heaven for Pat’s arrival!! She was the kindest and most caring of neighbors in our neighborhood, and she will be greatly missed, especially her smile and the wave of her hand every time you saw her. A truly loving and kind soul.
So sorry for your loss. It’s tough lossing a parent. God Bless
The McCormack Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.
With sympathy, prayers, and love,
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the McCormack family. Pat was a kind and loving person ( and a great proofreader? ) Her presence will be missed for years to come. Prayers to the McCormack children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren!
Your mom was the best, We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Here is a Irish poem that I hope will help
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all…
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss…
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief –
Don’t shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I will always have great memories of her, your dad and all of you. Sending love and prayers.
Pat was so kind to me when I started in 1959 at FMC and always enjoyed her little jokes she would message me thru Facebook…I will miss her humor and am thinking of all of your families during this time.
I’m so sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
One of the Greatest Ladies I have known. Great mother, great mentor, great example for everyone!!! She will always be missed.
A mother to all whom ever was privileged to have met or known her, and if uou Were Catholic well you know the family well. I am happy she has made it home. Though we will miss her on earth we know she is happy and proud to be with her Father of all FATHERS.