Patricia was born on Nov. 2,1935, to Hazel (Venem) and Warren Jones in St. Paul. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Central High School in Austin in 1954. She married Duane C. Hanson on July 11, 1954. Pat was a homemaker and raised three boys before moving to Oregon in 1990. Pat enjoyed many crafts, including painting and counted cross Stitch. She also enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, and camping.

Survivors include a brother, Eugene Brunmeier of Mankato, and three sons; Ronald of Eugene, Ore.; Rick of Sutter Creek, Calif.; and Rod of Orlando. She is also survived by four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Duane, her mother, Hazel Brunmeier, her father Warren Jones, and her stepfather Eugene Brunmeier.