Patricia "Trish" Feekes 1958 - 2018

FEEKES, BREMMER, DERBY, MURRAY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/7/2018 at 22:06:58

Sioux City Journal
18 September 2018

Sioux City

Patricia "Trish" Feekes, 60, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family and friends, following a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Per her wishes, the body has been cremated. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Trish was born on Jan. 21, 1958, in San Diego, Calif., to Harlan F. and Karen (Bremmer) Derby. She was raised by Theodore "Ted" Hayden Sr., the only father she knew. Trish attended Riverview, Riverside Junior, and West High Schools.

In 1975, Trish married Brian Murray, and to that union, they had one daughter, Dezeri. Trish and Brian later divorced. Trish then married Curt Feekes, the love of her life and her best friend. Trish worked at Clausen Truck Farm for many years, until her declining health forced her to retire.

Trish enjoyed being outdoors, gardening her flowers and plants, and camping with her family. She also loved spending time with her beloved dog, Apollo.

Survivors include her husband, Curt Feekes; daughter, Dezeri (Tony) Nelson; sisters, Linda (Dewey) Schager, Ella (Rick) Benson, and Kelli (Blake) Perkins; brothers, Theodore (Diane) Hayden Jr, and Ron (Tami) Hayden; two grandchildren, Kaylie (Todd Cooley) Murray, and Nick Nelson; three great-grandchildren, Karsen, Jaxsen "Charlie,"and "Princess" Leigha Cooley; and her father, Theodore Hayden Sr. and his companion, Pat Kampfe.

Trish was preceded in death by her mother, Karen (Bremmer) Hayden; father, Harlan F. Derby; brother, Harlan "Tyke" Derby; and sister, Teri Heald.