Patricia Spiering Broadbent

Patricia Spiering Broadbent, died on August 1, 2026 in her home in Minnetonka, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 12, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow, and burial at Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Patricia or Patty, (never Pat), was born on November 23, 1959 in St. Cloud, MN, to Dorothy and Richard Spiering. She was the second of four Spiering girls, Mary, Theresa and Susie. Patty attended Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, where she excelled in tennis, basketball, and softball. Her love of sports influenced her college career at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, where she earned her degree before beginning a career in physical therapy. Around that time, Patty began her long-term sobriety journey, which led her to Tom. They began their life together in Minneapolis and soon after welcomed their first child, Anna, followed shortly after by Joe. In 1995, the family headed north to Two Harbors, Minnesota. Patty worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Polinsky Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. At Polinsky, she did what she did best: helped others, connected with people, and made them laugh. You didn't need to know Patty for long to witness the glow she had or hear her laughter fill the room. She had an undeniable warmth that drew people to her. Patty's purpose in life was to help others and to raise her children with as much love as she could. In 2000, Tom and Patty adopted their third and final child, Hannah. With their family complete, Patty continued her sobriety and devoted herself to those she loved. She never missed a sporting event, school play, band concert, or PTA meeting. She instilled in her children the importance of being of service to others. She volunteered often at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors, which she attended regularly. With that kind of drive - and with the high expectations we place on ourselves to make our parents and children proud - come struggles, even for those who don't battle alcoholism or mental illness. Patty lost her long-term sobriety in 2006. She fought as hard as she could, battling what was in her mind with what was in her heart. Through it all, she continued doing the things she loved: fishing, camping, playing tennis, baking, gardening, being a mother, and being a friend. These were the things she lived for. Addiction can be stronger than love, hobbies, and sometimes even prayer. There were times when Patty was painful to love, and there were other times, when she was truly herself, that loving her was the easiest thing in the world. Ten years ago, she welcomed her first grandchild, Nicolas, and with him came a new reason to keep going. He was followed by five more grandchildren: Yara, Santiago, Esther, Wovoka, and Lucia. She learned she loved nothing more than being a grandmother, or "G-Ma". When she was healthy, there was nowhere she would rather be than with her grandchildren, and cooking for her family. She loved fishing with Nico, coloring with Estie and Yara, and playing basketball with Wovoka and Santi. The last thing she did was take Wovoka to her garden, bake a blueberry pie, and play catch with his toddler-sized baseball glove - all things she loved to do in her life. Patty was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy; her father, Richard; and numerous aunts and uncles whom she loved dearly. She is survived by Tom; her children, Anna (Shawn), Joe (Denisse), and Hannah; her sisters, Mary, Theresa, and Susie; and her six grandchildren: Nico, Santi, Lucia, Estie, Yara, and Wovoka. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all of whom she cherished deeply. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203

Patricia Spiering Broadbent

November 23, 1959 - August 1, 2026

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