Patricia M. ‘Trish’ Snowden


Patricia M. Trish' Snowden, age 66, of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at home. Patricia, daughter of Robert and Ramona (Fenske) Lipke was born April 16, 1952 in Reedsburg.She was united in marriage to Steve Blum and had the light of her life Lorri 'Missi' Blum. After 2 divorces she found her life partner Terry McCulloch. Trish was an avid lover of life, and always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. When not in the presence of one of her adoring grandchildren you could find her playing her luck at one of her favorite machines at the casino. She always had a positive outlook on life and would tell you to look on the brighter side, even when one would have a hard time finding the light. In more recent years she had the opportunity to move to the country to help care for her grandchildren and tend to the farm in any capacity she could. Trish enjoyed feeding her peacocks daily out her bedroom window. She was a naturally gifted crafter her entire life. Once finding Terry in life she joined his crafting business which included traveling to shows across the states. When her daughter bought a floral shop she of course learned yet another new art, and loved to assist there whenever she could. She loved spending time at the flower shop and could not have been more proud of her daughters accomplishments at Wild Apples.Survivors include her loving daughter, Missi (Andy Brown) Blum; grandchildren, Lilli, and, Jasmyn Selden, Sydnee, Lily and Bodhi Brown. Siblings, Deb (Bill) Midthun, Dan (Jean) Lipke, Keith Lipke, Dave Lipke, and Cindy (Tim) Thering. Former husband Steve (Ellen) Blum. She is further survived by Terry's children and grandchildren which she lovingly enjoyed, Pat (Becky) McCulloch, Deb (Keith) McCulloch, and Greg (Theresa) McCulloch. Grandkids Jake, Erika, Nathan, Taylor, Collin, Christopher and Thomas as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Trish was preceded in death by her parents; life partner, Terry McCulloch; daughter, Lori Snowden; and niece, Kimberly Thering.A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Redlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until the time of service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. McCauliffe for the years of wonderful care provided to Trish.