Patricia Lu Winstrom Childs, 73, died March 1, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mrs. Childs was born in Holland, Michigan and moved to Fort Pierce 10 years ago coming from Allegan, Michigan.
Prior to her retirement, she was a clerical worker for the government. She was a former member of the Elks and Moose Lodge in Allegan, Michigan.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, James E. Childs, Sr., of Port Saint Lucie, FL; sons, James E. Childs, Jr., of Fort Pierce, FL, Scott Childs, of Katy, TX, and Dan Childs, of Allegan, MI; daughter, Kim Seifert, of Wilmington, DE; sister, Jean Irwin, of Portage, MI; brother, Michael Winstrom, of Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her sister, Barbara Lamb.
Services: Private services will be held.