Patricia Lee (Munro) Groening passed away on March 8, 2025.<br><br>Born in Adrian, Michigan, to Leila and James Munro, Patricia grew up in Niles, Michigan, where she attended school before pursuing higher education at Michigan State University. She earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work and later continued her studies in fine arts and photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester, New York.<br><br>Patricia had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and especially enjoyed hiking in the Rocky Mountains near<br><br>Boulder, Colorado. She was also dedicated to maintaining her health and found joy in practicing Pilates.<br><br>She is survived by her husband, Bob Groening; her daughter, Lisa Fackler; her son-in-law, Matt Fackler; and her granddaughter, Isla Fackler, her brother Jim Munro and wife Linda and, his sister, Melanie Piacentino and her husband Joe.<br><br>In accordance with Patricia's wishes, no services will be provided. Those who wish to honor her memory may make donations to the Colorado Cancer Foundation, PO Box 7116, Boulder, CO 80302, in her name.<br><div><br></div>