Mrs. Engbretson, 54, of Charlotte, NC died September 1, 2009. She was born November 1, 1954 in Auburn, NY to Ronald H. and the late, Patricia A. Wild. She is survived by her loving husband, Lyle, son, Joshua and daughter, Jenna. She is preceded in death by son, Jeremy and mother, Patricia. She is also survived by her father Ronald and wife Dorothy; brothers, Ronald, wife Toni; Thomas, wife Traci and sisters, Cyndee and Patricia, husband John MicGlire, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Engbretson was a loving wife and active mother to her husband and three children. She was an avid gardener with interests in multiple types of crafts. Prior to the birth of their children, she was a nurse who loved working with people. She was an active member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Charlotte.

A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11:00am on Friday, September 4, 2009 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church 3016 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28211. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:30 at McEwen Pineville Chapel 10500 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy.