Patricia Neuenschwander, age 59, of White Lake, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 24th. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family who walked beside her every step of this journey. Trish suffered from a rare metaplastic breast cancer that effects less than one percent of all breast cancers. She sought numerous alternative treatments on her journey hoping she could get in remission and that the possibility existed she may be able to help others on their journey.

Trish was born December 30,1966 in Wayne, Michigan. The daughter of parents James and Susan Daniel.

Trish met her husband, James Neuenschwander (Neu), over 30 years ago, during their employment at Annapolis Hospital. They married on April 22, 1999. Neu and Trish's love spanned over two decades and was full of passion. They were soulmates on this journey and partners in love, work, and community, making the world a little better place.

Trish was a 1985 graduate of Wayne Memorial High School. She went on to earn an associate's degree in nursing from Schoolcraft College in 1994. She pursued her love of nursing at Wayne State University where she obtained a master's degree in nursing in 2014 becoming a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She began her career as an EKG tech at Annapolis Hospital in 1989 while attending nursing school. After graduation she devoted over 20 years of nursing, primarily working in the emergency department. She greatly cherished the bonds she created with her co-workers, patients and families in that role. Following her time at Annapolis she pursued a leadership role in managing Bio Energy Medical Center over the next 15 years and became a co-owner and president of Creating Brighter Futures in 2013.

Trish always had a passion to help others and serve the community. She spent time volunteering for numerous organizations such as America's Junior Miss Program, No Child without a Christmas, Wayne Goodfellow's, Michigan for Vaccine Choice, Bethany's Buddies, Millions Against Mandates, and others over the years. She was an advocate for informed consent and was outspoken on her concerns related to children's health. She was always willing to fight for justice and for protection of the vulnerable in her personal and professional life. Her commitment and spirit touched countless lives.

When she was not spending time with her grandkids, Trish enjoyed boating, researching vaccine safety, traveling, cooking, and attending Detroit Lion's games. Vacations to Florida the last several years with her children and grandchildren left permanent impressions on her heart.

Trish loved her friends and she had many. Trish had a genuine bond with her loving best friend Karen Perkins with whom she laughed through life with and personally credits Karen for her many accomplishments. Karen was Trish's greatest confidant. She could never thank her enough for her love, support, and encouragement. Karen was the wind beneath her wings. Trish had many other dear friends-old and new-and she hopes you know who you are and hold your relationship deeply in your heart, just as she did.

Trish is survived by her husband, James Neuenschwander, the devoted love of her life; her three beautiful children, whom she shared with her former husband, Robert Dickerson Jr.; three beloved step-children; and seven beautiful grandchildren. Brandon (Nicole), Robert, Bethany (Alexnder), Amber, (Isis) Andrew (Lindsay), Adam, Troy, Indigo, Luna, Michael, Murphy, AJ, and Rose. They brought her pure joy every single day and she felt tremendously blessed to be their wife, mother, and grandmother. She was so proud of how Neu and the kids demonstrated strength throughout this difficult journey and is certain they will make her proud in carrying on. In addition, Trish is survived by her parents James Daniel (Gail) and Susan Daniel; brother James; his children Rachel and Trevor. Half-sister Jennifer and her son Matthew.

Trish is predeceased by her paternal and maternal grandparents. She was looking forward to seeing her guardian angel dogs, Faith, McGraw, Roxy, Molly, and Major.

Our family wants to especially thank those who demonstrated kindness, love, support, and expressions of faith on this journey. Whether you were a dear friend, acquaintance, or perhaps a stranger, we thank you! In addition, it is Trish's hope that you realize that, although her life was all too short, it was still beautiful. She asked that you continue to support her family as they begin life without her physically here. Please take each chance you get to smile brightly at the children when you see them, share a story or memory you have of her, or some way she touched your life. This will help lift them up and continue her story.

Lastly, she wanted to thank her medical providers. Maria Gahry provided her outstanding medical care and devoted countless hours researching how to best support her. Dr. Larry Palvesky who shared not only his medical advice freely but held and supported her emotionally in her space. A special Thank you to Hunter, who she thought was God sent, for the last 14 months in helping her explore her life, the death process and cultivating gratitude's transformative power.

Flowers are appreciated but not necessary. If you wish to consider a donation in Trish's honor, in lieu of flowers, she would like to see that go to the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN).