NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Patricia Ruth Beedle, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2015, in Santa Rosa. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

“Pat” was born Patricia O’Callaghan on Feb. 15, 1933 in St. Paul, Minn. She was educated by Polish nuns in grammar school and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School Academy. Pat was a devout woman of faith and Catholicism.

Pat moved to California with her family as part of the World War II effort. Pat married Chuck Braam in 1953, lived in Mill Valley and Novato and became the mother of five children. In 1961, Pat’s first husband passed away, she married Bill Beedle in 1965.

Pat was involved in many charitable organizations. She was a Novato Community Player, she co-founded Birthright in Marin County and taught Catholic education in Marin and Lake counties.

In 1980 Pat and Bill designed and built a house and relocated to Buckingham where Pat started a travel agency. Pat also worked for many wineries such as Kendall Jackson, Steele Wines and Wildhurst, and was a “food lady” at Bruno’s.

Pat is survived by her children, Cindy McLaughlin of Reno, Nev., Jody Nelson of Sparks, Nev., Eileen Lott of Cotati, Bob Beedle of Lake County, Marcy Sierra of Sparks, Nev., Cathy Carter of Petaluma, Chris Walther of Petaluma and Bill Beedle Jr. of Lakeport. She had an extended family including numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Chucky Beedle, and husband, Bill Beedle.

There will be a viewing from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 High St. in Lakeport. The Rosary will start at 7 p.m.

All are invited to attend a Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4085 Main St., Kelseyville, to be followed by an interment at Kelseyville Cemetery, 3375 Bell Hill Road.

Following the services, a “celebration of life” will be held at the Buckingham Home Owner’s Club House, 2850 Eastlake Dr., Kelseyville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to “The Lake County Passion Play,” P.O. Box 386, Lakeport, CA 95453.

For more information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.