Barbara Ann Patterson Brilliandt, 79, of 4578 North State Road 15, Warsaw, Indiana, died on 2/25/2010 at 5:10 pm at her residence. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Barbara was born to Loren and Eva (Secor) Downing. She lived her life in Warsaw. She married Max Patterson on June 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1984. Barbara then married Robert Brilliandt on February 14, 1987, he survives. Barbara worked at the Strand Theater, Lake Theater and the Warsaw Drive-In and also ran the Boise Theater, the Webster Mermaid Theater and the Lincolndale Drive-In. She also was a co-owner of Creative Concrete and Plastercraft. Barbara was a member of Celebration United Methodist Church, Winona Lake, lifetime member of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Dancing Grannies, TOPS and the Moose Lodge. She was an avid animal lover, dancing and playing BINGO. Barbara is survived by 3 Sons; David (and spouse Valerie) Patterson, Prescott, Arizona Jerry (and spouse Kathy) Patterson, Warsaw, Indiana Larry (and spouse Linda) Patterson, Scottsdale, Arizona 1 Daughter; Susan (and spouse Clyde) Martin, Lititz, Pennsylvania 1 Brother; Robert Downing, Warsaw, Indiana 9 Grandchildren 6 Step Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.
Services will be held at Celebration United Methodist Church, Winona Lake, Indiana on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral chapel on Monday, March 1, 2010. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 East 100 South, Pierceton, Indiana 46562.