Long time Sandy resident, Patricia (Pat) Haselwander went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 4, 2021. Pat passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. She was 90 years old.
Pat was born in Bantry, North Dakota. In 1936, her parents, Carl and Violet Gomoll moved their family from North Dakota to Oregon. Pat attended school in Sandy and graduated from Sandy High School.
In 1951, Pat married her high school sweetheart, Ken (Bud) Haselwander, while he was home on leave from the Air Force. They spent one year in Florida and then returned to Sandy. Pat began her working career first at the Oregon State 4H Department and then moved to Walrad Insurance Company. She later accepted a position at PGE. After 30 years of service, leaving a job she loved, Pat retired from PGE as a Customer Service and Accounts Supervisor.
After retiring, Pat found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and later, great grandchildren. Family was very important to her. Pat’s hobbies kept her very busy. She loved tennis, hiking, and bowling the occasional 500 series well into her 80’s. She also enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, playing bridge, traveling with Ken, and spending time with friends.
Pat was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sandy for almost 40 years. Always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed she truly was a servant of the Lord. She is fondly remembered for her volunteer work within the church and for the beautiful flower arrangements she made for the altar and other special occasions.
Pat will be forever in our hearts. Her sweet smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by family and friends. Surviving are her children Jan Anderson of Sandy, Ken and Barbara Haselwander of Damascus and Debbie and Tim Hunter of Redmond, 6 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren; her sister, Dona Scheel of Sandy and her brother Doug Gomoll of Sutherlin. Pat was preceded in death by Ken, her husband of 55 years and two brothers, Merle and Donnie.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sandy, OR or Mt Hood Hospice.