Patricia J. Buckmaster, 84 of Ithaca, NE passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, NE.  She was born November 2, 1938 in Omaha, NE to Theodore and Alice (Gottsch) Anderson.  She graduated from Benson High School in 1956. Patricia was united in marriage on April 6, 1957 to William “Bill” Buckmaster at First English Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE. She worked various jobs before going back to school where she received her degree in Practical Nursing from Southeast Community College in 1982.  She worked at Saunders County Hospital for many years before becoming a visiting nurse.

Patricia was a loving, giving, humble, problem solver who was always willing to help and she prided herself on her homemade remedies. She enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, gardening, and crafting.

Patricia is survived by her children, Diane (Mark) Braun and Jeff (Erin) Buckmaster; grandchildren, Cassandra (Kyle), Joshua (Rylea), Kayla, Micah, Kelsie, Jeanine and Holly; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Crystal, Victor, Anabella, Marcus, Rosie, Gavin, Bram, and Liam; sister, Lani Aken.

She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Anderson; mother, Alice Pearson; husband, Bill Buckmaster; brother, Theodore Anderson III.