Patricia Arlene Van Boskerck, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 22, 1945, to the late Clarence and Ila Mae Lowe Buchanan in Anson County. On January 2, 1965, she married her childhood friend, the late Herbert “Bill’ Van Boskerck in Pinebluff, NC. They shared 60 wonderful years of marriage and had two sons, Rodney and Sean. Patricia enjoyed reading, camping, and boating. After more than 25 years, she retired from the public school system, where she worked in food service. Patricia loved her family, especially her grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Van Boskerck, her son Sean Van Boskerck, and her brother Land Buchanan.
Patricia is survived by her son, Rodney (Kathy) Van Boskerck of Little River, SC; Sisters Martha Lange, Verita King and Wanda Monroe, granddaughter, Hayley Van Boskerck of Aynor, SC; two Grandsons, Trenton (Bethany) Van Boskerck of Loris, SC; Zackery Van Boskerck of Marion, SC, and five great-granddaughters, Brooklynn, Sadie, Peyton, Parker, and Rylee.
A memorial graveside for both Patricia & Bill will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Pinebluff Cemetery in Pinebluff, North Carolina. Military honors will be presented for Bill. Everyone is invited after the graveside service to join the family for a time of food and fellowship at the Pinebluff Community Center (old Pinebluff firehouse).
Online condolences can be made at PinesFunerals.com.
Powell Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Van Boskerck family.
