She was born in Portland, Oregon on November 8, 1929 to parents Anne Caldwell (Muth) and Edward Caldwell.
Pat lived in Portland, Gresham and Rhododendron Oregon. She was a graduate of Grant High School. She was a wife and mother who enjoyed cooking (her specialty was baking fresh berry pies and she loved German Pancakes), sewing, refinishing furniture, interior designing and writing personal poems for special occasions.
She is survived by her four children Sandra Leibham, Tom Schaffer (Kathy), Scott Schaffer (Connie), and Lori Schaffer, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, John Schaffer.
Private services are to be held by the family.
On August 26, 2023 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm a Celebration of life to be held at Russellville Park 20 SE 103rd Portland OR 97216.