Patricia Haefs
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Dr. Patricia Haefs, 69, of Raytown, MO passed away Oct. 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital, from complications from COVID-19. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Gregory Hills Church of God 7020 James A Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133. If you are not able to attend the service, a Facebook live will be streamed on the Heart of America Ministries Facebook page. The wearing of masks and social distancing practices will be required at the service.
Dr. Haefs was born Dec. 12, 1950 in Council Bluffs, IA.
Dr. Patricia “Patti” Haefs was a determined & driven worker that had a 5 decade long career that saw her in many roles and organizations. Her joy & passion were spent over the last 2 decades in ministry, serving primarily as a Children’s and Youth Pastor. She was an active member and part of the ministerial staff at Heart of America Ministries and was the Academic Dean at Heart of America Christian College & Theological Seminary. Dr. Haefs was a lifelong learner. In May 2013 she received her Masters of Theology degree and in May 2019, achieved her dream of earning a Doctorate of Theology degree.
She touched many lives with her love, generosity, community advocacy and evangelism.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Oliver Lee (father), Ethel Reynolds, (mother) and Charles Newland (step-father), and her sister Mary Jane Turner.
Survivors include her 3 children: Charles Steffensen, Jr. (wife Patty) of Omaha, NE, Angel Luna of Raytown, MO and Charity Ceballos-Perez of Kansas City, KS, and her 3 grandchildren: Charles Steffensen III of Omaha, NE, Juventud Luna of Raytown, MO and Roberto Ceballos, Jr. of Kansas City, KS.
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A warrior has gone home.
I am going to miss one of my favorite sisters!!! ?? A powerful woman of God!
MY Kings Leading Ladies(KLL) you truly will be missed, everything about you that made you my Pattie I will charis. I will firever laugh about your portrayal of Eve with the leaves. You a so precious and unique. Heaven received back the treasure God loaned us.
Dr. Patti, you will truly be missed. We shared such a blessed sisterly relationship and for that, I’m grateful. Your encouragement was always on time. Enjoy your heavenly home as you rejoice with the heavenly choir!??
Such a special lady Pastor and I will truly miss her. Always spoke kind and thoughtful words of encouragement into our lives.
Thank you for all the love, laughter, joy and support you gave and showed me and all those around you. What a true angel you are Ma. I’m so grateful God created such an amazing person and we had the pleasure of spending time with you. Rest in Heaven love.
Sister Haefs was a Bright Light in a dark world who showed the world the Love of Jesus Christ through her words and deeds. Much ? to The family.
These are the precious memories of my dearest, beloved, family sister-friend in Christ, Dr. and Dean Patricia Haefs. Oh how I loved and will miss her as a highly favored, powerfully anointed, spirit-filled and a woman of God. Pattie made her spirit’sDr. entrance into God’s Everlasting Kingdom and in His Presence with pleasures forevermore! She will Ever to Rejoice in Peace!
Pastor Ronald Ford Heartfelt condolences to the family ,she will truly be truly miss, Love some Dr.Patti Forever will be in our hearts , thank you for pushing us to go higher in the Lord,
Dr. Patti was a very loving and kind hearted person who encouraged many and lovingly gave her all to those she taught and lovingly served. She will surely be missed by all who new and worked with her. To all the family, I am truly sorry for you loss. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
Patti is the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back or buy you a new one! She has a contagious laugh. She is always joyful until something bothered her and then she would say, “Can we pray about that?” She loves her Christmas trees, decorations, and parties! AND ELVIS! She loves family, friends, all people, and relished helping everyone. She literally dragged me to the finish line for my degree this year. I could not have done it without her.
I know she is jubilantly adoring Jesus, dancing, and singing! I will see you soon, sweet sister!
Patti was such a giving person and we loved her with the King’s Leading Ladies. She would come up with ideas and would donate so many things to the cause. We shared the love of working with youth at our churches and she supported a couple of programs that I had. You will be missed Dr. Patti.
Patti,I’ll miss your smile,laughter and your words of encouragement.
Dr. Patti Haefs will definitely be missed. She has helped me so much over these past few years. I pray blessings and strength to her family.
sad sad news..use to go to church with patty in co.bluffs iowa.she was a great person.so sad.she will be dancing on the streets of gold.halleujah..
What a beautiful Homegoing Memorial service for Dr. Patti. Bro. John and I are so grateful to have been there and that I was able to give a tribute. We dearly loved Dr. Patti, and we miss her. It was always a pleasure to talk to her or to be in her presence. She had a genuine love for everyone. We continue to keep her precious family uplifted in prayer. May you feel God’s loving arms wrapped around you, strengthening you and giving you peace.
I never knew Patti when she wasn’t kind, uplifting, funny and supportive. She was a valued and greatly loved colleague and friend. God be with you, Patti, and your family.