Paula “Pat” H. Brown, 88, of Oak Harbor passed away peacefully on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in Coupeville.

She was born in Marianna, Pa., to Andrew and Katarina Petras on June 1, 1927.

Pat skipped the fourth grade, went on to graduate high school early and left home at the age of 17 for the bright lights of New York.

She also lived in Miami, China Lake and Kaneohe before settling into Oak Harbor for the last 54 years.

Pat raised two boys and was very active as a den mother while they were in Boy Scouts; she enjoyed camping and reading, and loved to share the harvests from her garden with friends, neighbors and Help House.

She is preceded in death by her son Mark C. Brown and her loving husband Billy L. Brown. Pat leaves behind her son William K. “Bill” Brown and his wife Sheri K. Brown of Richardson, Texas; brother Roger (Helon) Brown of San Angelo, Texas; and brother-in-law Robert Brown of Ft. Worth, Texas.

The family would like to thank her neighbors of many years for their help and support, the staff of Regency of Whidbey, Whidbey General Hospital and Dr. Sanders’ office.

There will be no services at this time.

The family suggests donations be made in Pat’s name to St. Jude’s Hospital or Wounded Warriors Project in lieu of flowers.