Patricia Anne Skantze
March 20, 1930 ~ December 15, 2012
Patricia Anne Skantze, her spirit flew up to heaven in the early morning of Saturday, December 15, 2012 at her home in McLean, Va. Beloved wife of Gen. Lawrence A. Skantze (Ret)., former Vice Chief of Staff for the US Air Force. Pat has two children, Lawrence Michael, P.A. and Vanessa Maria; as well as a brother, George Valentine Bowers and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who keenly feel this loss. Born the youngest of ten children to William John and Ellen Elizabeth Bowers. Pat was raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated with aBachelor of Arts Degree in Speech and Drama from Birmingham Southern College at the age of sixteen. An actress and a dancer , Pat had a notable career as a fashion model on the runway and in print. In the early 1960's, she began working in television as a talk show host; her Washington, DC based Womens World with Pat Skantze was one of the first of its kind. Along with her work in television commercials, Pat also enjoyed working in radio as an on-air personality and doing voice over work. In their active duty life, Pat was a vital ally to Larry, planning and staging social events and seminars for military members and foreign dignitaries. With her signature Southern charm and exquisite fashion sense ("my lady of the Hats" Larry called her), she made an unforgetable impact on everyone she met. After Larry's retirement, the couple settled in McLean and Pat devoted much of her time to many worthwhile charities and causes, among them, Board of Associates of the National Rehabilitation Hospital; Arts for the Aging (AFTA)-Committee member, Womens Committee of the Washington Ballet-member and past President; Cultural Tourism DC; Salvation Army Womens Auxillary. A vibrant member of the Capital Speakers Club as well as a past President; Pat served on the Welcome to Washington International Club as member and Diplomatic Liaison.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Please accept our condolences, General Skantze. We have fond memories. Dan and jane
My dearest Aunt Pat, You were such a great and wonderful woman! I will miss you so very much! Now I know your looking down on my from heaven. Rest in Peace dear angel.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. When I lost my dear aunt in death, I was encouraged by reading my bible, The Holy Scriptures. I invite you to open your bible and read the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 4 (Rev. 21:4) and the book of Isaiah, chapter 25, verse 8 (Isa. 25:8) I found much comfort in knowing that Jehovah God (Isa. 45: 18, 19) promise to resurrect the dead. And, in due time, he will eliminate death, sorrow, and pain FOREVER. Warm regards, Mrs. A. Vega
To the family members of Ms. Skantze: I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you too look forward to the day when our loving Creator will reverse the pain and suffering we experience as a result of sickness with the eventuality of losing our loved one. In the meantime, please be assured that our loving Father will help you to endure the burden of your aches and pains because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)