Patricia F. “Pat” Brown of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on August 16, 1942 in Ava, Missouri to parents, George and Rachel Privett Rowe. She died on November 27, 2019 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 77 years. Pat was raised and attended school in Ordnance before graduating from Hermiston High School in the class of 1960. She was united in marriage to Norman “Norm” Brown on January 24, 1967 in Lewiston, Idaho. They made their home in Hermiston. While for the majority of her life she was a stay at home mom, raising their 5 children, she also served in the cafeteria for the Hermiston School District. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, singing, puzzles and sewing. Pat's joy was her family and she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and other family members. One of the ways that she expressed her love was through cooking and if you were fortunate enough to be in her family or circle of friends you were always well fed.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years: Norm Brown, Hermiston, OR; sons: Roger Brown & wife Tina, Jeremiah Brown, Joshua Brown & wife Heather; daughters: Dawna Martin & husband Todd and Robin Surber & husband Dug all of Hermiston, OR; sister: Vickie Clark, La Grande, OR; 9 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents.
A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.
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