Patricia Bowden Ficker

A beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Patricia “Pat” Diane Bowden Ficker passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on April 22, 1941, to Hugh Boothe Bowden and Geneva Campbell Bowden. She graduated from Hendersonville High School, where she was a student council member and a cheerleader. She then attended Coker College, after which she worked at Northwestern Bank on Main Street in Hendersonville. In 1961, she married Charles Edward “Ed” Ficker. They quickly welcomed three daughters to their family. In 1965, they moved to Tequesta, Florida, where Ed served for 41 years as the head golf professional at Tequesta Country Club. They welcomed their son shortly thereafter. Pat lived for her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved sharing life lessons with them. She loved family gatherings and looked forward to spending the holidays with a houseful of family. The beach was her happy place. She was a dedicated Christian and long-time member of First Baptist Church of Tequesta. For more than 22 years, she volunteered at Jupiter Medical Center. She loved working crossword puzzles and watching sports. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Charles “Chuck” Edward Ficker, Jr.; and her husband of nearly 64 years, Charles Edward “Ed” Ficker, Sr. She is survived by her brother Ted Bowden (Anita) and her sisters Carole Laughter (John) and Page Hysong (Jim); her children Wendy Ficker Anderson (Dana), Sandy Ficker Vandercook (Philip), Sherry Ficker Hayes (Rick), and Kim Cato Ficker; her eight grandchildren; and her ten great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory can be sent to Global Maritime Ministries (P.O. Box 750787, New Orleans, LA 70175-0787) or online at portministry.com/give) or Hannah’s Home of South Florida (P.O. Box 4512, Tequesta, FL 33469) or online at hannahshomesf.org).

Patricia Bowden Ficker

April 22, 1941 - February 27, 2025