Patsy Spencer Cottam, age 89, Beloved Mother, Grandmother and dear friend returned home to our Heavenly Father surrounded by loved ones on April 4, 2020, at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, Utah. She was born in Provo, Utah, on April 17, 1930, to kind and faithful parents, Usher Lazell Spencer and Eva Griffin.  Patsy grew up in Escalante, Utah where she found her “match made in heaven,” Garl S. Cottam.

Music was ingrained in Patsy from an early age. She played the piccolo in an all girl’s orchestra/dance band as a young lady in Escalante and she loved to dance. Prior to moving to West Mountain (Payson area), Patsy and Garl lived in the Grandview area of Provo, Utah, for 59 years where they raised their family. Patsy absolutely loved being a wife and mom . . . and later . . .  grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. Family was supreme on her list. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Patsy served in many stake and ward callings—often in music responsibilities. In her later years, she served in the bride’s room in the Payson Temple, which she loved. Patsy was a brief member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP). Discovering the stories of her ancestors became a great focus in her life after her Sweetheart passed away. She dedicated hours for many years researching, writing and recording stories of her progenitors as well as preserving her personal history. It is HER gift to posterity.

Patsy was the personification of service. Many family, friends and neighbors alike often enjoyed her delicious (and the best) homemade rolls and honey candy. One rarely left her home without something delicious in their hands. She never failed to send a thank you note when she was the recipient of kindness. Patsy’s love of God, her precious family, ability to forgive, to work hard and provide service to anyone in need will serve as a beacon of goodness and light for generations to come.

Patsy is survived by her children: Tom (Ruth ) Cottam, Bruce (Cheryl) Cottam, Rose Marie (John) Nelson, Layne (Colleen) Cottam, Stanley (Cheryl) Cottam, Tracy (Bonnie) Cottam; 23 grandchildren, 40 greatgrandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Patsy was preceded in death by her sweetheart, Garl S. Cottam; her parents and two brothers: Usher Stanley Spencer and Karl Freeman Spencer. “We want no empty chairs in Heaven” was her expressed desire until that great and eternal family reunion. We love you. We miss you beloved mother, grandmother and friend.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Stonehenge in Springville, Utah for their kindness and care of their mom. Also, they express heart-felt gratitude to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint’s West Mountain 1st Ward members, neighbors and friends for their years of dedication and service to her.

There will be a viewing at Walker Mortuary in Spanish Fork, Utah. on Thursday, April 9th, from 4 to 7 pm for those wishing to pay respects to Patsy. The family will not be in attendance at viewing.  Private family graveside service will be held on Friday, April 10th, in Springville, Utah.