Pat

Wylie

Pat Wylie, 76, of Goodman, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 1, 2026.

Pat was born July 15, 1950, in San Diego, California, to Frank and Ina Wylie. When he was in junior high, his family moved to Lanagan, Missouri, where he would spend the rest of his life building the relationships and memories that meant so much to him.

It was during his high school years that Pat met the love of his life, Sharon Stout. The two married on June 4, 1971, and settled in Goodman, where they built a life and family together. Their marriage was a testament to a lifetime of love, commitment, and companionship.

Pat spent more than 35 years working for the State of Missouri Division of Employment Security. After officially "retiring," Pat wasn't quite ready to slow down. He went to work for Goodman Schools, where he became part of the Reading Recovery program and made a lasting impact on the children he taught. His influence reached far beyond the classroom. Years later, former students would bring their own children to Pat's house on Halloween just to see "Mr. Wylie" dressed as Woody from Toy Story. It was a tradition that reflected the special place he held in the hearts of his students and their families.

Pat had a lifelong love of history, especially the Civil War. It was a standing family joke that no one should get him started talking about it unless they had plenty of time to spare. Once Pat got going, there was no telling how long the conversation might last—and he was always happy to share what he knew with anyone willing to listen.

More than anything, Pat will be remembered for the way he made people feel. He had a positive outlook on life and a genuine warmth that endeared him to everyone fortunate enough to know him. He loved his family deeply, treasured his community, and had a gift for making connections that lasted a lifetime.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ina Wylie, and his brother, Bill Wylie.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sharon Wylie; his brother, Mike Wylie and wife Becky; his sisters, Dorothy Crowder and Teresa Wylie; his daughter, Patti Gilliland and husband Doug; and his grandson, Wylie Hayes. Pat is also survived by his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews - all who were family members he held near and dear.

Pat was loved by so many, and his absence will be deeply felt by his family, friends, former students, and all those whose lives he touched. His legacy lives on in the people he loved, the children he encouraged, and the countless memories he left behind.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.