Patricia Marie Fedock, 71, passed away on June 1, 2020. She obtained her Bachelors and Masters degrees from ASU. Her teaching career began in 1970 at Sevilla Elementary School. After some years as a stay-at-home mother, she returned to ASU and earned her PhD in 1989. She then earned a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Science Education at ASU West and quickly became the education department's expert in teacher development. Pattie was a well-respected liaison coordinating the placement of student teachers all over the valley while meeting with district superintendents, principals, and master teachers to help produce the best possible classroom instructors. During those times, she was recognized for her leading-edge teaching skills and expertise and was a transformative professional for the people she mentored.

Around the year 2000, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia that made her professor responsibilities very difficult. Sadly, she had to resign her position at ASU West in 2001. She loved her job, the students, being in classrooms all around the valley observing the latest strategies for effective learning. She was on the frontlines of practical educational research helping teachers get better, but she never worked again. She was never the same after that resignation, and her health began to decline.

Patti is survived by her husband Paul, her mother, a brother, two daughters, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her father preceded her in death. On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 3:00 P.M., there will be a private rosary service for the immediate family. If you would like to pray the rosary with the Fedock family, please click the following link for a live stream at https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMurphyFH . From 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., there will be a visitation for everyone at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. The family requests that all attendees adhere to safe social distancing guidelines including wearing a mask to all services (Please ask the W&M staff for a mask if needed).  A Funeral Mass, to celebrate the life of Patricia, will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. There will be a private graveside service for the immediate family at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the: Loreto Sister's Retirement Fund which can be sent to the SS Simon & Jude Cathedral address as listed above. The family hopes to have an opportunity in December this year to invite everyone to a full celebration of Patti's life. Hopefully, COVID-19 is under control at that time. (Source: Arizona Republic)