Obituary of Patricia F. Ebert

Patricia Frances Ebert, 91, passed away in St. Maries on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Patricia was born on September 25, 1928, in Yakima, WA, and lived her early years in Portland, OR, before moving with her mother and older sister to Fernwood. She met the love of her life, Howard Ebert Jr., when he was in the 4th grade and she was in the 2nd. They were married on June 27, 1948 and made their home in Fernwood, where they raised three daughters. When she was 45 years old, Patricia enrolled in the nursing program at Lewis-Clark State College, graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1971. She worked at Valley Vista Care Center in St. Maries for over a decade. In 1983, Howard was killed in a plane crash and soon after, she retired from nursing, and her life revolved around her family and friends. She loved going on trips with her family to the Oregon Coast, Flathead Lake, and camping on the Salmon River. Patricia also enjoyed huckleberry picking and spending the holidays with her family and friends. Patricia is survived by her three daughters: Diana (Don) Anderson of Lewiston, Susie (Ron) Cook of Fernwood, and Debi (Bruce) Birdsall of Fernwood; 6 grandchildren: Jamie, Kasey, Jennifer, Joseph, Bryan, and Heidi and 7 great-grandchildren: Natalie, Noah, McKenna, Dakotah, Abbie, Berkli, and Becklan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ebert Jr.; sister, Mary Lee Madsen; son-in-law, Loren Sherrard; and her parents Hollister and Grace Madsen. Per her request, no services will be held at this time. A family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can me made to Hopes Haven in memory of Patricia Ebert.