Patty was born in Wildwood NJ to Dororthy & Albert Fagerholm. Albert was stationed in the Coast Guard. When his duty was over Albert moved his family to Lopez Island, Wa.

Patty married Henry Edwin Shaw in 1954 and together they had 3 children Cheryl, Sandy and Ed. Her beloved husband Ed died in 1973.

Ann married RW Christiansen in 1979 and expanded her family with many step-children and soon step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. RW died in late 1996.

Patty died peacefully with Ed and Cheryl by her side.

Patty was preceded in death by her brother Colin, husbands Ed and RW and her beloved daughter Sandy.

Patty is survived by her brother Phil, children Cheryl(Alan), Ed. Her grandchildren Michelle(John), Karen, Trevor(Sarah), Shannon & Dylan. Her great grandchildren Audrey, Lexi, Penny & Caleb. And many step-children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring.