Remembering Former First Lady Pat Whitcomb
Former Indiana First Lady Patricia Whitcomb.
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowFormer Indiana First Lady Patricia Whitcomb has passed away at the age of 91. She was the wife of former Indiana Governor Ed Whitcomb, who served as Indiana 43rd governor from 1969 to 1973.
As First Lady, she traveled to all 92 Indiana counties and to various countries. After politics, Pat entered the business world and operated a Honey Baked Hams franchise in California with her mother and brother. During that time, she and Ed divorced. She moved back to Indiana in the late 1980’s.
Funeral arrangements are still pending.
Governor Eric Holcomb issued the following statement Wednesday evening:
“Pat Whitcomb served Hoosiers during her time as First Lady with honor and grace. She loved to travel and made it a point to visit all 92 counties in Indiana, twice. I loved that she learned how to greet people in many different languages so she could communicate with the world as she loved meeting new people from all corners always defining our signature Hoosier Hospitality. Janet and I extend our condolences to the Whitcomb family.”
The governor is directing flags in Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for the former First Lady. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Monday, July 12.