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.

Patricia Nordine

September 27, 1941 - December 13, 2025

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