Patricia Ruth Loe, 92, of Silverton, Oregon, passed away on Jan. 13, 2024.
Pattie was born on Jan. 1, 1932 in Bazille Mills, Nebraska to Ruth and John Barton Megonigle. After her mother passed away, Pattie was raised by her aunt Irma and uncle Claude Bergstrom. They moved many times living in Nebraska, Iowa, and California prior to arriving in Oregon.
Pattie attended Silverton High School where she became good friends with Kathryn Loe. In 1951, Pattie married Roger, Kathryn’s brother. They settled into the family home in Evans Valley where they raised five children and attended Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Pattie was passionate about flowers and could be found working in her yard most days of the year. In the 1980s, she began working at Wilco Farmers in Silverton, where customers sought her gardening advice. In 2002, Pattie’s dedication paid off and she was awarded Best Garden in the Backyard Inspirations Tour.
Roger and Pattie enjoyed traveling, the company of their beloved cats, their many grandchildren, and hosted family gatherings.
After Roger passed away in 2011, Pattie moved to the Mount Angel Towers where she kept up an active social life. During her time at the Towers, Pattie knitted over 100 prayer shawls for her church. Pattie’s faith was a source of strength and comfort throughout her life.
Pattie always wanted a big family after growing up as an only child. She took immense pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children, Greg (Joan) Loe, Ruthi Nicholson, Kevin (Lori) Loe, Laurie (Randy) Steffen and Wendy (Scott) Feller, as well as 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life was held on Feb. 11 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel – Silverton.
