Patricia Helene Nygaard

April 20, 1945 – March 30, 2014

Patricia (Patty) Nygaard passed away peacefully on March 30, 2014. Patty was born on April 20, 1945 in Seattle, Washington. She was the daughter of Harold and Pearl Nygren and stepfather Eugene Oviatt. She grew up in Seattle and after graduating from Highline High School, she attended Mary Stone Beauty College and became a licensed Hair Stylist.

Patty was married to Ron Nygaard and raised three children in Renton Washington. In addition to raising her family and working as a hairdresser she was an active and beloved volunteer in her community and church.

Patty is preceded in death by her father Harold Nygren; her mother Pearl Oviatt and her sister Sharon Andrews. She is survived by her children Brian Nygaard; Lisa Nygaard (Pete); Darren Nygaard and her precious grandson Lake. She is also survived by her siblings, Bonita Berrens (Dave); Michael Nygren (Doreen); Colette Shea (Patrick); Lorraine Stanley (Walt); Sharon Schlecht (Rich) and Carol Odom.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 12 at 2pm at St Matthews Lutheran Church located at 1700 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Patty’s name to Luther’s Table. Checks may be sent to Luther’s Table at 419 2nd Street Renton, WA 98057 or donations can be made online at: www.lutherstable.org