Former Rochester native, Mrs. Patricia A. Enyart, 91, of South Bend was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:07 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home.

On August 7, 1932, Patricia Ann Dorsett was born in Kokomo. She was the pride and joy of Paul and Laura Pearl O'Connell Dorsett.  During WWII, she started school in Baltimore MD. The family moved to Rochester in 1946, during Patty's freshman year. While in study hall, Patty noticed a handsome young man flirting with her. His name was Carl V. Enyart. For their first date, he picked her up in his car and they went out for a cold Coca-Cola.

Patty married the love of her life, Carl on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1948. They shared 73 years of life's adventures. Throughout the years, she often shared their love story and many of the special things they did for each other.  Sadly, Carl passed away on September 4, 2022.  From their union came three wonderful children. They were blessed with two more generations with the arrival of their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In 1965, Carl opened the Enyart Electric Motor Service of South Bend. Patty assisted Carl with the office work and the bookkeeping.  The shop continues to serve the community today.

As an accomplished artist, Patty enjoyed oil painting on canvas including the subjects of landscapes and still life.  Gifted with her hands she sewed various projects  for her family from sewing and mending and home projects like window treatments to creating doll clothes for her grands. She also loved music and played the Lowery organ. The 40's was her favorite time period. Over the years, she liked to watch TV, especially the older classic movies.  The Enyart family attended the Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church of South Bend.

Left to cherish Patty's memory are her children: Michael Paul Enyart and wife Katherine of Austin, TX, Susan Elaine Enyart Kish and husband Ken of Lafayette; five grandchildren: Genevieve Faulkner, Amarin Enyart, Jason Richardson and wife Erica, Lisa Williams and husband Rob, Justin Waggoner and wife Jessica;  5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Patty in death are her parents Paul and Laura Pearl Dorsett, beloved husband Carl, and son Kent Allen Enyart on February 14, 2024.

A celebration of the life of Patricia Ann Enyart will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2024,  in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.  Pastor Brad Hisey will officiate. Friends may visit with the family for two hours prior to her service.  Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Raclin House, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN, 46545.