Patricia Laub

Jan 16, 1935 -

Oct 14, 2021

Patricia Jean Laub, 86, passed away on Oct. 14, 2021, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family in Wasilla, Alaska.

A lifelong Alaskan, Patricia was born in Anchorage, at the Railroad Hospital. The oldest of five children, she was adored by her younger brother and sisters. The role she had in their lives was paralleled by the role she had in the lives of her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Patricia, Patty, Pat, daughter, sister, wife, Babydoll, mom, aunt, grandma and great-grandma were all titles she held with immense pride, but could never encapsulate the incredible woman she was all on her own. She loved spending time with her husband, Jack; together they spent many years down near the Port of Anchorage owning and running Miller Dalton Marine Supply.

It can be difficult to summarize a life as full as Patricia's but this short story comes close. The earthquake of 1964 devastated the people and streets of Anchorage, as it rattled homes and hearts on Good Friday. Patricia's kids were convinced there was no way the Easter bunny would make it to their house just two days later. What they didn't know - or realize at the time - was that taking care of people was their mother's superpower. And that she did: Easter morning their baskets were full. In the Laub house, not even an earthquake could stop the Easter bunny.

When her own kids had grown she lovingly passed this level of care to her five grandchildren. They each had their own relationship with their grandma and have nothing but fond memories of her.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; sons, Jay and John; brother, Frederick; and nephew, Scott.

She leaves behind her children, Jenny, Jessie and Jeffery; grandchildren, Kyle, Marshall, James, Jordan and Johnna; great-grandchildren, Fisher, Jack and Juliet; and her siblings, Gary, Robin and Janie; as well as many dear friends.

A service was held in her honor on Oct. 23, 2021, in Wasilla. She was buried in a place she always wanted to be, next to her husband Jack. She will be loved and missed by family and friends.