October 15, 1936 - April 4, 2025
Patricia Rose Ditsworth was born Oct. 15, 1936, in the home of Harold and Grace (Hanifan) Ditsworth at Swea City. She attended schools in Swea City, Armstrong and Estherville. She was a graduate of Estherville High School, Estherville Junior College and Drake University.
She married John R. Harris at the United Methodist Church in Estherville. To this union two sons were born. Pat was an elementary teacher at Algona Community School for 31 years.
After retiring she moved to Armstrong and was a substitute teacher at Armstrong-Ringsted School for 12 years.
She was a life member of the National Education Association, the VFW Auxiliary and served on the Armstrong City Council 1998 to 2005.
Survivors are sons Mark Harris and Michael (Gina) Harris; grandchildren Whitney, William, Megan, Michael Paul and Max; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents Harold and Grace Dits- worth, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
There will be no service. Memorials can be made to Algona Commurity School Elementary Libraries or North Union Elementary Library.