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PATRICIA K. JOHANSEN , 77, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Thursday night in the MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Meriden Evangelical Free Church.  Pastor Andrew Mahoney and Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. with family present from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Services will be livestreamed through the Meriden Evangelical Free Church. Please practice social distancing and masks will be required at the visitation and the memorial service.

Pat was born on July 6, 1943 to Dale M. and Margery (Fogleman) Sleezer Sr, in Cherokee, Iowa.  She attended Aurelia Schools graduating in 1961.  She attended Methodist-Kahler Nursing School in Rochester, Minnesota  graduating with a R.N. degree in 1965.  In 1968, Pat obtained her B.S.N. nursing degree from the University of Minnesota.  Pat was united in marriage to James Johansen at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa on October 11, 1969.  They had two children Amy and Leah.

Pat worked as an obstetrics nurse at Sioux Valley Hospital in Cherokee.  Following that she was the Director of Nursing at Hilltop Care Center.  She later took a supervisory role as a long term care nurse overseeing nursing homes and assisting them in preparation for inspection.  For the last few years, Pat passionately operated a health and wellness home based business.

Pat was a member of the Meriden Evangelical Free Church. A devoted Christian woman, she conducted Bible studies and was a daily reader of her Bible.  Strong in her faith, she shared her love for Christ with others. She was often found decorating for each holiday, special event and festivity at church and in her home. She enjoyed gardening, cycling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. She volunteered for years at the Cherokee County Fair. She brought wisdom, encouragement, joy and a helping hand to everyone she connected with. This was often seen endlessly helping people with their health, their faith and discernment in a personal relationship. Her generosity never ran out.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pat is survived by her husband, Jim of Cherokee, Iowa, two daughters, Amy (David) Stimes and their children Rachael (Joe) Cattin, Rebecca, Emily, Eliana, and Adam of Rapid City, South Dakota, Leah (Kip) Kieso and their children, Noah, C.J. Sean, AraBella, Rylie and Lilian of Overland Park, Kansas, brothers Dale M. "Butch" (Bonnie)  Sleezer, Jr. of Aurelia, Iowa, Robert (Diane) Sleezer of Aurelia, Iowa, and sister Janet (David) Sullivan of Aurelia, Iowa, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kip (Anne) Johansen of Eden Prarie, Minnesota and other beloved nieces and nephews.