Patti Lynn Wilkinson

Obituary

Patti Lynn Wilkinson

October 13, 1939- October 26, 2025

Patti Lynn Wilkinson, 86, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on October 26, 2025, in Littleton, CO. She was born October 13, 1939 in Pekin, IL to Fred Bluejacket and Bette Heinzen. The family later moved to Greybull, where Patti graduated from Greybull High School and met her husband, James Wilkinson.

Patti was a woman full of fierce love and quiet strength. She devoted her life to caring for her family and raising five ornery children who kept her on her toes and filled her life with stories, laughter, love and a good dose of worry now and then.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Wilkinson; her parents, Fred Bluejacket and Bette Heinzen; and her sister, Cozette Williamson.

Patti leaves behind her children: James Wilkinson Jr., John Wilkinson, William Wilkinson (Peggy), Tracy Wilkinson, and Brian Wilkinson (April). She was a proud grandmother to Kyle, James, Brock, Victoria, Cole, Dakota, Reed, Lucas, Matthew, Molly, Brooke, Brea, and Bryce; and a loving great-grandmother to Cash, Waylon, Tommy, and Jack.

Patti was an avid reader who could lose herself in a good book for hours. She loved a good game of Trivial Pursuit and was known for playing a mean game that few could beat. She could also tell you exactly what was happening in almost any baseball game. Baseball was a central theme for the Wilkinson family, and fittingly, she spent her final weekend watching the World Series.

More than anything, Patti dedicated her life to being a good wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family. Though her family grieves her loss deeply, they rejoice in knowing she is now at peace in Heaven, reunited with loved ones who went before her.

"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." — Psalm 23:6

Patti's love, laughter, wisdom, and unwavering devotion will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed until the day her family sees her again.

A graveside memorial service celebrating the life of Patti Lynn Wilkinson will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Donald Ruhl Cemetery in Greybull, Wyoming.

Following the graveside service, family and friends are invited to gather for lunch and remembrance at 1:30 p.m. at Bob's Diner & Bakery. Meals will be available for purchase individually. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.