Patricia Nordine

Patricia Nordine

September 27, 1941 - December 13, 2025

Obituary

Patricia was born September 27, 1941, at Wahpeton, ND, the daughter of Jack Sheridan and Mae (Whalen) Sheridan. She received her elementary education at St. John’s Catholic School in Wahpeton, ND, and graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1959.

She attended the ND State School of Science in Wahpeton and the University of North Dakota, earning a degree in Education and Mathematics. She later earned her Master’s degree in Mathematics from Minot State University.

She and Robert Nordine were married on September 25, 1965, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND.

Patricia taught high school math and computer science at Central Valley High School in Buxton, ND, for 33 years. She then taught computer science at Mayville State University for 15 years.

Patricia was a loving wife, mother of four, grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of two. She was a caring teacher, drill team, and yearbook advisor. She was involved in her church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in Reynolds.

In 2013, Patricia and Robert moved to Jamestown, ND, where their daughter, Mary Lenhart, was a teacher at Jamestown Middle School. Patricia was a member of the Basilica of St. James.

Surviving are her children: Kevin (Sherry) Nordine, Florence, SC; Mary (Dwight) Lenhart, Jamestown, ND; Angela Nordine, Jamestown, ND; and James Nordine, Jamestown, ND. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Drakeford (Lucy) Lanier, Reed Johnston, Lane Nordine, Daniel Lenhart, Nora Lenhart, Avereigh Lenhart, and Anya Lenhart; and two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Levi Lanier.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her sisters, Angela (Zabel) and Mary (Flaa); her brothers, John and Michael Sheridan; her niece, Pamela Flaa and nephew, Jeff Meeker.

VISITATION-Monday, December 22, 2025, 9-10 AM at the Basilica of St. James, 622 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND with Holy Rosary just prior to the service.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL- Monday, December 22, 2025, 10 AM at the Basilica of St. James, 622 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND.

INTERMENT- Monday, December 22, 2025, 11 AM at Calvary Cemetery, Jamestown, ND.

The recording of the Mass can be viewed at the Basilica's YouTube page- https://www.youtube.com/live/h9XIpEGPGhE?si=CHdrFOOn4QkCM4ZT&t=1023

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Visitation
Mon Dec 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Basilica of St. James • 622 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND 58401
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Mass
Mon Dec 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Basilica of St. James • 622 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND 58401
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Interment
Mon Dec 22, 2025 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Calvary Cemetery • 1600 17th St SW, Jamestown, ND 58401
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Kim (Soderberg) Pillman
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Who couldn’t love Mrs. Nordine?! She was the nicest teacher. I was never a Math person and she always took the extra time helping me. I remember when CV got their first Apple Computer. It was like Christmas morning for her. She was so excited. Thank you Mrs. Nordine for just being you! My heart goes out to her family.
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Terry Kemmer
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Pat and I were teaching colleagues at Mayville State University until my retirement in 2012. Pat really was the ideal work colleague always willing to accept additional responsibilities and do more than her share of the work! Her work ethic was amazing! It was obvious that Pat enjoyed teaching and connecting with the students. I have such a "rush" of fond memories of Pat and the positive attitude that was always present in Pat. Nordine kids . . . may all your memories of your mother remain in your hearts. And blessings as you celebrate her earthly life and now her eternal life. Terry Kemmer, Detroit Lakes, MN e
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Kim (Rosholt) Kelly
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“ Who was your most favorite high schools teacher?” Mrs. Nordine is always my first answer! Her teaching methods were exactly what I needed and I learned so much from her. I remember she coordinated an effort for the school to collect pop tabs in order to see what a million looked like. She will be missed!
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Melissa (Breidenbach) Allen
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Oh where to start with our sweet, kind hearted Patty. I spent many afternoons playing at her house with Mary, always surprising Patty with the games I’d teach Mary. Jumping off beds and dressers trying not to get captured while almost breaking everything in Mary’s room. Patty was always so patient with me. As we grew older I would babysit for Patty and she would pay me way more than the average babysitter would get. I would play games with the kids while I watched the youngest kids and Patty kept telling me I had a gift for being creative with children that had needs, she eventually led me into going into special education and she cried and hugged me when I told her I was going into the program to get my degree. So many memories of her laughing at my high stung behaviors that typically got me in trouble, Patty would just chuckle behind those big glasses she always watched me from. So many other loving memories of Patty, she would always be heart broken if someone was going through a hard time and she always tried helping you find a remedy. Patty lived a legacy of love. #oneofthegreatest
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Sara Taylor
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I was lucky to have Mrs. Nordine as a high school teacher and again a college professor. Her laugh and smile always brightened the room.

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