Pat Brown passed away peacefully the morning of November 30, 2022 in Sandy, Oregon. Family and friends had just celebrated her 90th birthday in October.
Pat was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to parents Leo (Don) and Myrtle Boyle, joining brothers Robert (Bob) and Floyd. The Boyle family moved to Portland in 1940 and Pat graduated from Parkrose High School ten years later. A high school cheerleader, Pat was popular and was voted Homecoming Queen.
Pat met Robert (Bob) Taylor in 1949, marrying in 1951. Pat and Bob moved to Oceanside, California, in 1951 after Bob joined the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1953, Michael (Mike) Taylor, the first of seven children, arrived. After Bob’s honorable discharge in 1954, the family moved to Portland and Mike was soon joined by brothers Jeffery (Jeff) in 1954, Daniel (Dan) in 1956, Christopher (Casey) in 1957 and Joseph (Joe) in 1960. The first of two daughters, Rachel, was born in 1963. The Taylor family moved to Gresham in 1967 and the last of the Taylor children, Katherine (Katie) was later born.
Bob was a career educator, high school principal and curriculum consultant, and Pat’s mother was a first grade teacher. All the Taylor children could read and write before they entered school, and they all learned to play at least one musical instrument. Bob was able to bring home the latest movies, on reels, to play for family movie night, with Pat providing popcorn and refreshments for the children.
Pat and Bob divorced in 1981 and Pat returned to college in 1983, ultimately earning a her degree as a Registered Nurse. Her nearly 21-year career at Mt. Hood Hospice began in 1987. Pat served as a Patient Care Coordinator, and from 2000-2011 in quality care. Pat’s kindness and gentle loving nature allowed her to provide exceptional care to hospice patients.
In 1991 Pat met widower Duane Brown, a long-time Hoodland resident with four adult children. They married in 1992 and resided in Brightwood where they shared a love of family, art and nature.
Duane passed away in 2009. Pat later moved to a Sandy senior living community where she resided until her death. Mt. Hood Hospice provided end of life care.
She enjoyed family vacations to the Oregon coast and mountains, and she returned to the coast to vacation with her friends each year in her later life.
Pat was an accomplished artist, her acrylic and watercolor paintings often winning at local art shows. Her beautiful art graces the homes of many, including those of her children. Her sons remember her creating custom-painted lunch boxes for them that were the envy of other children at school.
Pat dedicated herself to her family and was an exceptional wife, mother, neighbor and friend. Despite her large family, Pat always made time for everyone. She cared deeply for her family and friends. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Pat was always beautiful, both inside and out, and will long be remembered for her elegant appearance and kind, graceful manner. Pat was a friend to all, a counselor to most, and “Mom” to many.
Her gentle, loving spirit, sense of humor and optimism will be missed by all.
Pat is survived and lovingly remembered by her children Mike, Dan (Julie), Casey (Jayne), Joe (Maggie), Rachel (Jay) and Katie; daughter-in-law Karen; step-children Mary, David, Dan (Naheed) and Trudy (Russ); nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pat is predeceased by her parents, first husband Bob, second husband Duane, son Jeff, and brothers Bob and Floyd.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland on Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to Mt. Hood Hospice.