Patricia Caroline Small

Patricia Caroline Small June 7, 1945 – March 4, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Caroline Small passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Pat was born on June 7th, 1945 to Mary and Elwood Eklof in Rockford, Illinois.

In 1953, Elwood was stationed at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, so the family packed up and took a train to Santa Cruz, California. Pat later attended Santa Cruz High School and Cabrillo College where she earned her nursing degree. She met and married Jim Small in 1961. The young couple had two children and then built their dream home in Scotts Valley where they made many memories with friends and family.

Pat was best known for being a loving mother and grandmother. When she wasn't spending time with her family, she enjoyed working in her garden, reading almost any book she could get her hands on, and traveling.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jim. She is survived by her children, Steven Small (Chermae) and Robin Kirby; her grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Mallory, Zachary, Milo, Logan, Wyatt, Levi, and Beau; and her great-grandchildren, Rhett and Austin.

Her family will remember her unconditional love and cherish many beautiful memories with her.