This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Garner, Haroldson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5451.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 June 10, 2010 Patricia Garner Patricia Ann Garner died at her home in Lincoln City on June 7, 2010. She was 62. Pat was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Portland. She graduated from Madison High School in 1965. She completed her bachelor's of science degree at Portland State University on June 17, 1981, a degree she earned while working full time and going to night school. Pat brought two children into this world who she spoiled hopelessly but loved fiercely - daughter Elizabeth, the oldest, and her son, Garth, for both of whom, she would do anything. Pat had many friends she made wherever she was in life. She was no stranger to heartbreak and bitter struggles, but was always able to find something for which to be grateful, or something to laugh about. Her slow smile often lapsed into a hearty laugh that could melt ice, for she was simply not an ordinary woman, but a lioness with a heart of gold. Like a gentle, cooling breeze in summer, Pat was easy to love, and she truly loved her friends and family. Pat valued people from every walk of life and would give to others even if it meant she had to go without. She was the kindest, gentlest, most loving woman. She was easy to talk to and always made you feel better. She loved spending holidays with her family and friends. Her passions in life were planting flowers, reading books, watching movies with loved ones and discussing politics. Pat worked within the Multnomah County District and Circuit Court system from July 27, 1970, to March 31, 1988. She ended her career as a court operations manager. She was a valued and loyal employee. She was a personal friend to several judges, a host of attorneys, and to most, if not all, of her co-workers. Long after she'd left the court, Pat still counted among her closest circle of friends those she'd made while working within the Multnomah County district and circuit court systems. Pat worked at Allstate Insurance Company as an agent with her husband, Frank, from 1988 until she retired in 1996. She bought the beach house in 1991 and moved from Portland to Lincoln City in 1996. Pat's mother had a stroke and could have been put in a nursing home. Instead, Pat took her home and took care of her from 1987 until she died on Oct. 17, 1993. Mounting health problems and lingering injuries from past tragedies caused Pat a number of serious problems over the past few years, but she was not one to be counted out easily. In her last days, Pat was "taking care of business" and making final arrangements with her son and daughter, Garth and Elizabeth. She predicted her departure to her children, and two of her closest friends, Elaine Morris, with whom she'd been friends since the early 1970s and Pete Schoegje, who she had been friends with for more than 10 years of her life. Pat is survived by her two children, Elizabeth Haroldson and Garth Garner; and 4 grandchildren. Mikel, Chance, Desiree and Kyra. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.