Patti Ellen Ehlen, born to Ace Koch and Derlene Bishop was preceded in death by her mother Derlene and her sister Debra. She is survived by her father and younger brother Dan.
Her earliest years were spent in Cattrell before moving to Oakridge, Oregon where the majority of her youth was spent.
The year before she graduated high school, her family moved back to the Portland area. After graduation, Patti did what most do: lived and worked with all of its ups and downs.
Then, in 1996, she met a guy named Mark (that would be me). We made such a great connection on that first date that after eight days we were engaged to be married a year later.
From that first date, Patti was my best friend and partner for 29 years. I miss her every day! As do all of our family and friends.
With love,
Mark Ehlen