Patrice Marie Jones (Fields) Obituary (1954 - 2024)

We can shed tears because she is gone or smile because she lived. Pat passed away on July 18, 2024. She will be desperately missed and lovingly remembered. Pat has been a gracious, loving companion and mother. Family and friends were the focus of her life and she easily charmed all with her kindness and wit which always included a glorious smile. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on April 17,1954 to Gerald and Phillis (Rosen) Fields. She was raised in Golden Valley and graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1972. Patrice married Thomas, her high school love, on July 1st 1979. They lived in Edina and later moved to Minnetonka in 1985 where they raised their children. Pat got her BS degree in business from the Carlson School of Management. She worked at Cargill for more than 25 years and then finished her career as a private contractor. Survived by husband, Thomas; children, Thomas, Meara Franowicz, and Sara; mother, Phillis Fields; siblings, Victoria Juster, Allen, Leonard and Andrea Lampert; grandchildren, McMillan, Saoirse, Noah, Nicole, Eli and Gracyn. Preceded in death by father, Gerald Fields. Funeral service 11:00 AM SUNDAY, July 21 at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 5225 Barry Street W. St. Louis Park. Service will also be available on zoom www.hodroffs.com/PatriceJones