As a ninth grader, Pat met James Brown, the love of her life. They dated throughout high school and became engaged prior to James being deployed to Guam in the United States Navy. Their love story continued when they were married on December 27, 1970, before James was deployed to Viet Nam in 1971.
Pat was a kind and loving wife, friend and mother to Michelle Raye, Michael Jason, Mark Nathan and Matthew Scott. In September 1977 the Brown family moved to Lincoln where they became active members of Southwood Lutheran Church. Pat had a passion for teaching Sunday School, organizing Vacation Bible School, being part of Bible Study groups and serving on church committees. She enjoyed entertaining, spending time on the lake and traveling, especially to Hawaii, Vietnam, Greece, Italy and Ireland.
Pat’s greatest love, her pride and joy, were her children, and her grandchildren, Connor, Brady, Jacob, Avery, Michael, Allyson, Tylar, Trystan, Taygen, Madison, Kannon, Bennett, as well as her great-grandchildren, Rowan, Ames, Nella, and Amelia.
Cherishing the memories they hold dear are her husband, James, daughter, Michelle Goeden (Robert), sons, Michael (Lesa) and Matt, daughter-in-law, Christen Brown, sisters Pam (John) Brueggen, Neta (Bill) Wayman, brother Steve (Kathy) McCreary, many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Greeting Pat in heaven were her parents, son, Mark, brother Stan McCreary and grandson Jacob Goeden.
Patricia Lynn Brown will be remembered and celebrated for her gorgeous smile, her kind heart, and giving spirit. In celebration of Pat’s life, please share a random act of kindness this holiday season.
Funeral service: 11:00 am Monday, January 6, 2025, Southwood Lutheran Church, 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd. Private burial in Omaha National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Sunday, January 5, 2025, Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive and one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to No Footprint Too Small, P. O. Box 6722, Lincoln, NE 68506 or Southwood Lutheran Church, 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516.