White (who preceded her in death) and Gladys White. . FAMILY IN MURDER/SUICIDE ISSUES STATEMENTWXYZLast Update: 9/23/2009 6:14 pm The family of a Detroit Police detective, who witnesses say shot his wife before turning the gun on himself, has issued a statement Edward Williams' family issued the following statement about the incident Wednesday afternoon:"The family of Edward Williams is devastated by this horrible tragedy, and we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Patricia Williams. We sweep away the victim because it easier to look forward. I know everyone was/is upset with Edward's final action, but I have to imagine the pain he was in to commit such actions. As long as people think that the problem won't be addressed.I TIRE OF ARTICLES THAT TALK ABOUT THE STRESS OF THE JOB WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING THE STRESS OF LIVING WITH A CONTROLLING HOMICIDAL OFFICER. I have known countless other officers who were taken into crisis centers for an unstable mental and/or emotional episode. Sending thoughts prayers and love to you all. Perhaps "Katie" realized she helped create this violent,controlling and arrogant person "Ed" became. Patti . Pat was born December 5, 1940 in Hollywood, California. Kurt, Brett, Chase Harrison Tom, Debbie, Larry, Bonnie, Jay All other Family and Friends Tom and all the family,, I'm so very sorry to hear about Pat. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. A celebration of her life will be planned . Dear sister of Mary Louise (David) Metz and the late Catherine Lynn (Gary) Allen. May we all be blessed to move forward from this tragedy. Ms. Patricia Ellen Goshatt April 7, 2023 O. H. Pye, III Funeral Home. I loved Katie dearly and there is a huge hole in my heart from losing Katie. My heart goes out to both families. She was born on May 15, 1954 to the late Delwin and Marion McKimmy. I am still in disbelief over the deaths of officers Edward and Patricia Williams. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Patricia Ann -Tyler Williams, age 61, of Yucca Valley, California passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com. Patti was a graduate of Lakeland Community College Nursing Program. He may have been handsome (I saw a site with women talking about that) and he may have been impressive -- but he's only the kind of nice that is nice as long as he gets things his way.There are more folks like that than people realize. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort and may your memories of her bring you joy! Intervention of domestic violence is frightening but rewarding if it means saving a life or lives. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday and 1-pm Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Would you like to offer Patricia Ann Williamss loved ones a condolence message? "He indicated everything was all right, so we communicated that back to Canton, and they took him out of LEIN," Roach said. Shock provides emotional protection from being overwhelmed all at once. THE WORST THING IS HE TOOK A WONDERFUL MOTHER AWAY FROM KEVIN. So the nice one is the one who pumped the other one with bullets. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Katie's murder and Ed's self-inflicted death should spur a CHANGE for other officer-involved domestic violence victims in at LEAST Detroit - but I see nothing happening.What a shame.Who cares?Hugs. Molnar Funeral Home 14032 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195. Some families choose to hold a visitation before the service, while others may prefer a more low-key or private family . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. She was named Realtor of the Year in 2006. Michigan obituaries and death notices, 1995 to 2023. THE FIRST THANKSGIVING FEAST WITHOUT YOU WAS HARD AND ALMOST UNBEARABLE BUT I KNOW YOUR RESTING IN PEACE. Age 90. Kathleen Robbins. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. Those desiring may make contributions to Carriage Town Ministries. VERY MEAN. Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel 202 N Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031, Wagner Family Funerals 202 N Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031. No matter what Ed (or Katie for that matter) did or did not do in life makes no difference now. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Humane Society. God bless you Cloud- Your friends for life in the Harbor. Age 79 of Grosse Ile. No one will ever know why this tragedy occurred in that public library parking lot next to the Canton police station in broad daylight. GOD BLESS YOU. Lighting a candle of remembrance for those who've lost their lives to domestic violence behind the blue wall, for strength and wisdom to those still there, and a non-ending prayer for those who thought they had escaped but can't stop being afraid. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. R.I.P- "ED" AND "KATIE". IT IS TRULY SAD THAT I CAN NEVER REPAY YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR ME IN MY TIMES OF NEED.I HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!! So much so, I rewatched the episode to note if he had on a wedding band. I feel for the young child left behind. On Katie's Facebook she has her name as Katie Ryan-Williams. THOSE ARE THE VOICES I HEAR ALL THE TIME. Patricia "Patsy" Williams. Obituaries give visitation, funeral and memorial details. Loving mother . Patricia White Williams was born on March 13, 1953, to Johnny B. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Pat is survived by her daughter Jennifer Bruno 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Not one. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Funeral service will be held 1pm Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. I remember when I first saw him on the show and thought that he was too handsome to be a police officer. LOVE YOU!!!! Williams died February 11, at his home in Grosse Pointe Woods after a brief illness, with his wife, Patricia, and his son Malik Marc-Levy and daughter Lauren, at his bedside, his family said. She loved people and loved to talk, which lent itself very nicely to this line of work. who cut short not only her life but his with no POSSIBLITY of punishment for the crime of being a "COP KILLER"!! They are real people with real problems not robots. We will all miss you very much. In learning of Pats passing her oncologist said it best: Her smile and personality, even in the dark moments, brightened the room and inspired all of us with whom she came in contact. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. An hour and a half after the note was found, Canton's shift commander called the Detroit Police Department to make them aware of the potentially violent situation brewing with Ed and Patricia Williams "We told them about the domestic violence calls, and that we'd put (Ed Williams) into LEIN" Detroit Police 2nd Deputy Chief John Roach said a homicide investigator contacted Ed Williams that day. Patricia's son has to grow up without his mother because "DPD" failed to put one of its officer in a facility to help him while he was clearly deranged. The 7 Stages of Griefhttp://www.recover-from-grief.com/7-stages-of-grief.htmlThe first stage:"SHOCK & DENIAL-You will probably react to learning of the loss with numbed disbelief. This is a tragedy for both families - prayers for everyone involved its sad that when you are in situations like this that no one has the intelligence to just walk away or stay away from the one who is causing the problems because when stress/strife occurs people seem to do things that are not like them. There is only one thing we know for certainthey are both DEAD! My thoughts and prayers are with those left behind that loved Katie and Ed, may God grant them peace. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. On August 24, 1956, she married Buddy Lee Williams and he preceded her in death on November 3, 2008. Contact Us|office@molnarfuneralhome.com. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I never thought he could be a cold-blooded killer. Tragedy for both families. I can not comprehend how Edward slipped through the cracks and was allowed to cause so much devastation. Almost 3 years later Katie is missed daily by friends and family. That doesn't even makes sense!But because no one keeps count anyone can say anything they want out of their "expertise." For the health and safety of everyone, our offices are temporarily closed to the public. She is survived by her daughters: Michelle and Ed Anschutz of Duluth, Georgia: Katy Brown of Holland; granddaughters: Amber Maitner, Kristy Nickerson, and Tara Nickerson; many great-grandchildren, and her beloved granddogs Sissy & Smurf. Find the obituary of Patricia Ann Williams (1931 - 2023) from Cassopolis, MI. Chicago, Illinois. While looking for a pic of Ed on the web I stumbled accross this site!! He was a very private person and did not believe in airing his dirty laundry. No cop-hating or victim-hating comments allowed. PATRICIA WILLIAMS OBITUARY. A child has to deal with this mess, not Ed not Katie, not anybody judging the two of them. Patricia "Patti" Ann Williams, age 66 of Perry, passed away peacefully at her home on January 21, 2021. January 24, 2023 You may also light a candle in honor of Patricia Williams or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. She met her husband Timothy Williams at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation while being tested as a kidney donor for her brother John. SO DON'T. Surviving are sons, Russell and Ron (Darlene); 4 grandchildren, Lauren Williams, Ryan Williams and Jessica Roberts and Zachary Hulet; great-grandchildren, Kiley, Brooklyn and Camden; and brothers, Joseph (Mary Alice) Hendricks and Bernard Hendricks. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Patricia Ann Williams (Cassopolis, Michigan), born in South Bend, Indiana, who passed away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Patricia loved to read and above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family. View All Obituaries Honoring Life View Details. Patricia Louise Williams. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 18, 1942 - PATRICIA WILLIAMS OBITUARY. December 11, 2021 Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 6, 1945, to Raymond and Esther (Gerber) Gamble. Law enforcement agencies must have a procedural map of exactly what actions must be taken, when, and by who. You can't forcibly commit a person without cause, and the note was explained by him. I wish I could be there for the funeral, but I'm with you all in spirit. After college she worked for Dickinson, Wright Law Firm in downtown Detroit, TRW in Cleveland and the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. Age 79 of Grosse Ile. When I noticed he didnt, I immediately posted on my FaceBook that all the women who were looking for a husband should pick up and move to Detroit. They are revealed when tested by real life.Ed's having it together was just a facade.There's nothing nice to say except how good it felt while being fooled.Reality: Murderer.HE wrote the final chapter that will overshadow his name forever.His set of choices that he PLANNED and followed through on.Katie's choices were stolen. Kathleen Robbins wrote a sympathy message, In loving memory of Patricia Williams, I am not understanding why Edward was not admitted into a crisis center by his command. I was recently watching an update of First 48 and I caught a glimpse of the deceased Officer Edward Williams which sent a chill down my spine. this was an unfortunate tragedy for both families joined by their union. There is ALWAYS some of that when there is high profile officer-involved murder, but EVEN WHILE MIXING IN THIS TRAGEDY, even while acknowledging a higher rate of suicide and abuse for cops - it says cops do NOT have a higher rate of murder?OH REALLY? Local obituaries for Muskegon . DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) A lot was happening in March 1965 in the bungalow in Selma, Alabama, that then-4-year-old Jawana Jackson called home . Sometimes we have people in our lives that maybe we should walk away from. But there are others who I believe crumble under the combination of certain factors. If you have won a prize from us we will be mailing it to you or will contact you with specific information needed to redeem your prize. You don't have to be mad at him, if you love or respect him it's your perogative to continue that - but you can imagine this or that all day long and it won't justify murder.Hugs. Write your message of sympathy today. Patricia Ann Bayne Williams, 86 of Whiteside, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023. The name that her friends call her in her online guestbook.In all the articles that came out over the first couple days there was NOTHING about Katie as a person, as a mom, as a law enforcement officer, as a daughter or as a friend. Patricia Ann "Patsy" Williams died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Genacross Wolf Creek Campus. Patricia Ann-Tyler Williams. not only was she betrayed by her HUSBAND but she was betrayed a FELLOW POLICE OFFICER!! I know part of Kevin's family well and between them and the grace of God I feel Kevin will come through this, but it will not be easy. Surviving is son, Kurtis (Britt) Harrison; grandson, Chase Harrison; siblings, Tom (Vicki) Vickory, Debbie Vickory, Larry Vickory, Bonnie Garza, and Jay (Linda) Vickory; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1pm Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Officiant. Sure they are great when things are swinging their way or the obstacles are surmountable.But when a person really can't have their way,THAT is when you find out what kind of person they really are.They don't "change." Patricia Ann Williams, age 53, passed away May 2, 2011 at home with her loving family at her side, after an 11 month unfair battle with gastric cancer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. In a previous comment someone stated that "ED" PLANNED this murder-suicide, is this a known fact or just speculation? Final visitation will be Friday from 9:30-10:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in Ann Arbor, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am and a burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Would you like to offer Patricia Williamss loved ones a condolence message? November 18, 1942 - December 11, 2021 Patricia Louise Williams. All the gossip and whispering would soon follow(COMMON PRACTICE). Oh my goodness. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. WOMEN AFRIAD FOR THEIR LIVES. Family hour 1:30PM Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1944, in Corpus Christi TX, to parents Ellsworth and Charlotte Johnson, who preceded her in death. He made a decision. I know that officers have to wear many uniforms and disguises but who can really know what troubles them deep inside. for some reason she ignored her police instinct that she used for many years during her daily tour of duty on the streets of detroit. [uncooperative police officer involved domestic violence law enforcement fatality fatalities murder suicide michigan crystal judson silent witness fire in the rain kevin swope], "OFFICER PATRICIA CATHERINE RYAN WILLIAMS [DETROIT PD] KILLED BY HUSBAND / OFFICER ED WILLIAMS", WASHINGTON STATE LAW MANDATES THAT EACH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE STATE MUST HAVE AN OFFICER-INVOLVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE POLICY, http://www.recover-from-grief.com/7-stages-of-grief.html. Published by Flint Journal from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2018. Write your message of sympathy today. I'm not going to do a DV 101 class in the comments section, but hopefully you will make these deaths matter by LEARNING the dynamics of abuse and getting on a soapbox to help others know too before it is too late for them. Click or call (800) 729-8809. 34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A Get Directions. GOD BLESS YOU!There was one article that is intentionally not included above. Patricia Louise Williams. It is a horrible thing that Kevin will have to learn to live with, that Kevin will have to pay the consequences for. You won't let him have that. She is survived by : her sons, Paul Williams (Shawna Mondich) of Edwardsburg and Mark Williams (Daphne) of Cassopolis; her grandchildren, Rachelle Williams, Krista Williams, Chad Williams (Cami), Katie Williams, Carey Williams (Nichole), Benjamin Williams (Haley) and Jeremy Miller; her great grandchildren, Aaron Wells, Jenna Helton, Nolan Williams, Reese Williams, Austin Owens, Josh Moore, Tyler Moore, Makenna Williams, Beckett Williams, Alexandra Pence, Alyissa Davis, Caiden Miller and Ethan Miller; and her daughter-in-law Christine Williams. I just woke up from a nap and I'm going to go look for news now - and I hope someone is reporting about the life that was stolen.Much love,Cloud. Prayers of Peace and comfort to the Family May she RIP, So sorry for all your family-have known all of you brothers and sisters since you were either real small or since you were born. Kevin can do well if he is surrounded with real and genuine love. 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