Pat walked into the back room of the pizza place where we were having our monthly Hospice Bereavement group. (These meetings are held so those who are ready can start finding some joy in gathering with others.) She would brightly shout out hellos and be the one who would always want to boost everyone’s spirits. I found a good friend. She was quick witted, loved to find the humor in things and had a lot of common sense. She spoke her mind so you always knew where you stood with her. I admired her values and her politics. I will miss her. My family and I loved her. It was a gift in my life to know her. Michy Brown.