Pat Brda (Patricia Marie) was born in Berwyn, IL on July 8, 1953. She was smart, lovely woman of great good humor and generosity, who was interested in a wide range of subjects as evidenced by her education and degrees in dance, math, computers and including an MBA from University of Illinois, Champaign.
She worked in information technology, most recently as a project manager at Bio-Rad. For 31 years, Pat and her dear husband Carl enjoyed exploring Seattle and the Northwest, movies, especially animation, travel, music and even road rallies with Pat playing navigator to Carl's driver. Pat was active in community issues such as standing against the airport expansion while living in Grapevine, Texas.
Pat enjoyed cooking and baking, and created jewelry through beadwork. She loved growing plants and was one of the rare people who could nurture orchids to rebloom. Most of all, she enjoyed sharing her plants, creations and interests with friends and family. Pat treasured the companionship of her beloved dog, Walter.
Pat died peacefully at her home surrounded by friends after a rapid and cruel bout with cancer. Daughter of Anthony and Therese Brda she is survived by her sister Marilyn and brother Bill.
Frank Mastny
Goodbye Pat Brda. I'm sorry you're gone. Rest in peace.
Daniel Swacina
(Published in The Seattle Times on Aug. 30, 2015)
Pat Brda (Patricia Marie) was born in Berwyn, IL on July 8, 1953. She was smart, lovely woman of great good humor and generosity, who was interested in a wide range of subjects as evidenced by her education and degrees in dance, math, computers and including an MBA from University of Illinois, Champaign.
She worked in information technology, most recently as a project manager at Bio-Rad. For 31 years, Pat and her dear husband Carl enjoyed exploring Seattle and the Northwest, movies, especially animation, travel, music and even road rallies with Pat playing navigator to Carl's driver. Pat was active in community issues such as standing against the airport expansion while living in Grapevine, Texas.
Pat enjoyed cooking and baking, and created jewelry through beadwork. She loved growing plants and was one of the rare people who could nurture orchids to rebloom. Most of all, she enjoyed sharing her plants, creations and interests with friends and family. Pat treasured the companionship of her beloved dog, Walter.
Pat died peacefully at her home surrounded by friends after a rapid and cruel bout with cancer. Daughter of Anthony and Therese Brda she is survived by her sister Marilyn and brother Bill.