Patricia Vallin

Patricia Lee "Peachy" Vallin age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

At Peachy's request a cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  All donations in her memory may be made to a Food Bank of your choice.

Patricia was born in Lake City, MI on October 7, 1943 the daughter of Hubert and Minnie Martha (Jackson) Becker.  She graduated from Fulton Schools.  On January 13, 1962 Peachy married Aurelio "Chuckles" L. Vallin in Maple Rapids, MI.  They were married 30 years before his death in 1992.

Peachy had a passion for rescuing and nurturing pets and farm animals of all kinds.  She enjoyed knitting, gardening (especially her roses) and reading.  Peachy and Chuckles built from the ground up the family farm which became her home for the rest of her life.  There they raised their son Aurelio Jr. "Dude".  They had a passion for raising vegetables to sell or give to anyone who had need with the help of many other young men who also called her "Mom" on the "Mexican Ranch".

Patricia is survived by her son Aurelio (Brandy) Vallin Jr. of St. Johns, MI, grandchildren:  Trisha (Ken) Morrison, Keegon Stowell, Gage Stowell, and Bree Stowell; her sister Marilyn Miller, and many nieces and nephews.  Peachy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Aurelio.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.