Patricia K. (Tedford) Waterman, 81, of Boiling Springs, wife of David L. Waterman for 59 years, passed away on Thursday, May 11 , 2023, at UPMC West Shore.  She was born on May 18, 1941 , in Manchester, Connecticut, and was a daughter of the late Herbert Tedford and Mary C. (Murch) Nash. For the past 5 years Patricia resided at Asbury Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg following two strokes.

Patricia graduated in 1959 from South River High School, New Jersey, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible from Philadelphia College of Bible in 1963. Patricia worked in various fields, including as a missionary to France with her husband, an executive secretary, and schoolteacher. She was a member of Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church where she was active in women's ministries (2013 – 2023).

In addition to her husband, s he is survived by three sons, Daniel D. (wife Kristina) Waterman of Allentown, PA, Jonathan M. (wife Sheila) Waterman of Duvall, WA, Stephan T. Waterman of Orlando, FL, sister Elizabeth (husband Christian) Kirschman of Colorado Springs, CO, thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Tedford and Donald C. Nash.

A celebration of life service will be held at Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church, 14 Westminster Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16 with Pastor Matt Purdy officiating. A private burial will be in Mt. Holly Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to her church. Visit EwingBrothers.com to send condolences to the family.