Patricia Reed Belser, accomplished artist

Patricia Reed Belser, a longtime resident of Chevy Chase, Md., and Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at her home in Rehoboth Beach. She was born August 12, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late Chester and Esther Reed.

Pat was an accomplished artist, hosting many shows in the D.C. and Delaware areas. She was an avid lover of the beach, with her favorite pasttime being spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed playing golf, painting, bird watching and traveling. Pat was an active member of Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach Country Club and Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Blades Derrickson; her second husband, Dana Collins Belser; and her daughters: Andrea Derrickson Burkett and Elizabeth Blades Derrickson. She is survived by her children: Nancy Derrickson, Patricia "Trish" Derrickson (John), Dana Belser, Nancy Belser, Byron Belser (Paige) and Vohn Murphy (Daniel); her grandchildren: Elizabeth "Liz" Cherico (Blair), Patricia "Trish" Wilson (Jason), Blades Shields, Delilah "Lila" Shields, Jill Belser, Kali LaGue, O'Keefe "Keefer" Murphy, Henderson Belser and John Belser; and her numerous great-grandchildren.

All services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the caregivers and Delaware Hospice for the wonderful care given to Pat/Nama.

Please visit Pat's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.