Paula Helena Brown

Paula “Pat” H. Brown (88) of Oak Harbor passed away peacefully on Saturday January 30th, 2015 in Coupeville, WA. Born in Marianna, PA to Andrew and Katarina Petras on June 1st. Pat skipped the 4th 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, 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 & his wife Sheri K. Brown of Richardson, TX; Brother Roger (Helon) Brown of San Angelo, TX; and Brother in Law Robert Brown of FT. Worth, TX. 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.