Patricia Slater
April 3, 1948-Dec. 18, 2020
Patricia Slater, 72,
Minot, formerly of Dickin-
son, ND, passed away on
Friday, December 18,
2020, at her home.
Patricia was born on
April 3, 1948 in Crosby,
ND, to Robert and Agnes
(Busch) Slater. She was
raised and educated in the
Columbus, ND area and
graduated from Columbus
High School in 1966.
After graduation, Patricia
moved to Minot and at-
tended Minot State
University. While there,
she met Jeff Hofer. They
were married in 1969 and
had one daughter, Bridee,
in August of 1972.
Shortly after the birth of
their daughter, the young
family moved to Dickin-
son. They both became
licensed insurance agents
and together opened
Hofer Insurance Agency.
In 1989, Patricia moved
back to Minot and the
couple divorced in 1991.
Patricia met Bob Rogers,
who has been her com-
panion for many years.
She obtained her real
estate license in 1995.
Patricia loved animals,
especially cats and dogs.
She had a cabin at
Strawberry Lake where
she enjoyed relaxing. In
her younger years, she
loved camping in her mo-
tor home in Door County,
WI.
Patricia also loved
decorating and renovat-
ing. Whether it was her
home, her office, or for
the holidays, few could
match her sense of taste
and beauty. One of her
proudest moments was re-
novating the home that
her family lived in during
their time in Dickinson.
Patricia was a deeply
religious woman who had
tremendous faith in the
Lord. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew
her.
Patricia is survived by:
her daughter, Bridee
Winkels; companion, Bob
Rogers; brothers, James
(Carol), Mark (Rachel),
Tim (Cheri), and John
Slater; sister, Polly (Jim)
Abernathy; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and oth-
er extended family.
She was preceded in
death by her parents and
two infant sisters.
A memorial service will
be held in the summer of
2021. Those wishing to
sign the online register
and share memories may
access the online obi-
tuaries section at
www.thompson
larson.com.