On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Patricia Rae Dilliner, admired mother, loving grandmother and great grandmother, dedicated sister-in-law and baby sister of 15, reunited with her husband in heaven.

She was born Patricia Rae Youmans, October 16, 1953, to Jenny Youmans (Ayers) and Frances Youmans of Battle Creek, MI.  Where she grew up and met the love of her life, Charles N. Dilliner, they married April 30, 1971.  They then moved to Ludington, MI where they had four children.  They remained married until his passing on October 1, 2011.

Patricia was a proud foster mother to many. She was always willing and ready to love and showed a deep affection for anyone that needed additional care.  She was known to be a second mom and grandmother to anyone that came into her life path.  She had a fondness for people, especially the youth.  She had a passion for being the listening ear and helping others in their time of need.  She will forever be known for her brilliant smile and most importantly her generous heart. She will be forever missed by her children, family and friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles N. Dilliner, her parents, her parent in-laws and granddaughter, Kalenya Alyss Clouatre.  She is survived by her four children, Charles C. (Teresa) Dilliner, Mrs. Kimm (Ray) Clouatre, Robert (Mindy) Dilliner and Greg (Jenifer) Dilliner.  Her grandchildren Mrs. Justina (Chad) Eldridge, Christopher Dilliner, Nicholas Devito, Samuel DeVito, Jami Dilliner, Matthew (Caitlin Sellgren) Dilliner, Cody (Sammi Edwards) Soberalski, Jacob Lake, Lacie Young, Josee Young, Kimmie Clouatre, Evan Clouatre, Seth Durfee, Ciera Winright, Jessica Olsen and Joseph Dilliner.  Her great grandchildren: Vivien Eldridge, Vada Eldridge, Conrad Eldridge, Bennett Soberalski, Mia Young, O'Connor Young, Kolby Failing, Ashton Failing.  And soon to be great grandchildren Charlotte Dilliner and Baker Soberalski. Her in-laws Bob (Vicky) Gwilt, Tommie (Eli) Gwilt, Jack (Trudi) Gwilt, Mrs. Sue (Stuart) Olsen.  Her brothers James Youmans, James Goodrich and sisters Freda Cable, Frances Orr, Marsha Burbank.  As well as many nieces, nephews.

A memorial and celebration of life to follow in Ludington, MI.  time and date yet to be determined.