Patricia, or Patti, to her friends passed peacefully at home November 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. Patricia was born March 8, 1951 in Lewiston, MT to Herbert J Hasch and Betty Lea Myers. Patricia attended Bozeman Senior High and Custer County High School. Attended Miles City Community College for one year in Communications.
Patricia married Carl Lynn Zabrocki on August 8, 1970 in Miles City, MT. Patricia and Carl moved to Billings, MT where she did CNA training and eventually worked at St Vincent’s Hospital. Patricia then worked at Sears and then became certified as a Real Estate Agent in 1976. In 1977, Patricia started working at Billings Clinic as a Patient Services Representative and then a Branch Coordinator. Throughout the years her position changed according to family needs. Patricia retired in 2007 from Billings Clinic, Patricia valued her Clinic Family.
Growing up in the Presbyterian Church, Patti was involved in youth groups. Patti attended First Alliance Church in Billings, this was where her relationship with Christ grew and took root. Being involved in Marriage Encounter, The Walk to Emmaus helped strengthen her relationship with Christ.
Patricia enjoyed cross country skiing, hunting, hiking, sewing and reading. Being with friends and family was important to her. She enjoyed doing “The Walk to Emmaus” helping plan the last event and attending “Women of Faith”. Baking was one of her favorite things and it quickly became more important with the Grandchildren. To them she was Nana. Patti loved celebrating life events.
In 1999, Patti and Carl purchased land up off Fort Peck and built their dream cabin. The entire family helped and soon it became where they spent a lot of their down time. They loved having the Grandchildren there and all the adventures they had together. Patti and Carl were always “Off to the Cabin”.
Patti is survived by her Husband Carl, children Justin (Brooke) Zabrocki of Billings, MT and Tim (Krista) Zabrocki, of Fort Peck, MT. Five Grandchildren, Dalton Knutson of Chandler, AZ, Morgan (Braxton)Patterson of Billings, MT, Madison Zabrocki of Billings, MT (Tyson Pisk), Des’rea Dible of Mesa, AZ (Jacob Herrera), and Carl Micheal Zabrocki of Fort Peck. And her first Great Grandchild Riley Patterson. Her Sister Sandy (Jay) Anderson of Moorhead, MN, and many friends and family.
Patti is preceded in death by her grandparents and parents and her brother.
In Lieu of Flowers, please donate to the Salvation Army.
A Celebration of life will be November 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Heights Family Funeral Home, located at 733 W Wicks Lane, Billings, MT. Reception to follow for all family and friends.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 AM
Wednesday November 30, 2022
Heights Family Funeral Home
733 W. Wicks Lane
Billings, Montana 59105
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 AM
Wednesday November 30, 2022
Heights Family Funeral Home
733 W. Wicks Lane
Billings, Montana 59105
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Kent Frette says
Thoughts and prayers to the Zabrocki family. Patti was a wonderful friend to many.
Garth Sleight says
Justin, so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I hope things are going well for you and send my condolences.
Glynis Brooks says
Carl and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Patti! She was such a nice person! Prayers to you all! May she Rest In Peace. Glynis
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carl & family. You will have many memories to help comfort you during this sad time, you have lots of friends to help lift you up.
Mike & Myrna Higgins says
so sorry for your loss Carl
Helen Cosgriff says
So sorry to hear about Patti. So enjoyed visiting with her at the High School reunion at Jordan Cenex. Will miss her
Gary Coffrin says
I am sorry for your loss, Carl. Fifty-two years of shared history and connection, that is profound. I send my condolences, old friend.