Patrice J. McAlpine, age 63, of Maple Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Benedictine Health Center in Minneapolis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale with Fr. Andrew McAlpin and Fr. George Kallumkalkudy as the Celebrants.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Memorials are preferred to the family.

Patrice Jane McAlpine was born on March 11, 1951 in St. Cloud to James and Pearl (Glaim) McAlpine.  Patty attended Robbinsdale Cooper High School.  She worked for many years at the Annandale Care Center in housekeeping and as a nurse's aide.  Patty loved Elvis Presley and animals.  She enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time with her family.  Her grandchildren were her life.

She is survived by her daughter Leslie Becher & her husband Ronald of Sauk Rapids; son Ryan O'Neil & his significant other Stephanie Hennen of Clearwater, FL; five grandchildren Angela, Alisha, Ashlyn, Brady and Hogan; sister Nancy Tomis of Long Bea ch, CA; brothers & their spouses David & Nancy McAlpin of Chanhassen, Michael & Kathleen McAlpin of Annandale and Timothy & Ginger McAlpin of Marana, AZ; sister-in-law Marion McAlpin of Brooklyn Park; significant other Brian Johnson of Maple Lake; and many nieces and nephews.  Patty was greeted in heaven by her parents James and Pearl McAlpine; brother James R. McAlpine; and brother-in-law Don Tomis.

The urn bearers will be Patrice's nephews: Jeff, Mark, Joe and Michael McAlpin.  The St. Ignatius Music Ministry will provide the music for the service.  Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.