Patricia Ruth Loe, 92, of Silverton, Oregon, passed away on January 13th, 2024.

Pattie was born on January 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 her husband 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's father Bart was always nearby and helped with the children and the garden.

Pattie was passionate about flowers and could be found working in her yard most days of the year. She grew several varieties of roses in an English-inspired garden surrounding their home and kept orchids and other indoor plants in an attached greenhouse. In the 1980's, 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.

In the 1990's, Roger and Pattie enjoyed retirement and traveled to California, Maryland, Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, and Norway, where Roger's family originated. Roger and Pattie enjoyed 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. Her love for gardening continued—her patio and apartment were full of flowering plants. 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 and told anyone who would listen about their activities and accomplishments.

Pattie 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.

There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 3pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton, OR