Alkire, Patrice Marie 67, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020. Born September 28, 1952 in Mpls. to Ernest & Virginia O'Sullivan. Patrice attended St. Peters, graduating from the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield; later majored in theatre at Denver University in Colorado. While attending university, Patrice met Gary Alkire and was married in 1977. They raised two daughters, Rachel and Robyn. In 2018, Patrice remarried to Thomas Linton. Together they enjoyed traveling to various parts of the US, Mexico and Africa. Thomas was by his wife's side when she slipped into eternity. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; her daughters, Rachel Alkire-Wozniak and Robyn Aboni; brothers, Bill and Jay O'Sullivan; grandchildren, Riley, Rowan and Leo; and former husband, Gary T. Alkire. Visitation is from 10:00-11:00 am with the Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 am at Pax Christi, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, (952) 941-3150 on Thursday, February 20. Lunch following service. Cards may be sent in memory of Patrice to her husband, Thomas Linton, 10084 Gristmill Ridge, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Memorials preferred to Pax Christi and/or Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Published on February 13, 2020