Patricia Ellen Nobel died on Aug. 14 in Bend.

She was born on July 8, 1938, to George Thompson and Hazel Virginia Taylor Thompson.

On July 8, 1963, she married George Harald Nobel, in Carson City, Nev. They had recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.

Nobel was a homemaker most of her life and lived in Burns for 60 years. She enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and camping with her family. Her father built the “Thompson Cabin,” which is an historical landmark on Camp Creek.

Nobel is survived by her husband, George Nobel of Hines; son, Bob Johnson and wife Debbie of Burns; daughter, Regina Nobel of Hines; nephew, Fred Thompson, of Washington; brother, Charles Thompson of Hines; grandchildren, Ty Johnson of Hines, Samantha Johnson of Hines; and Derek Nobel-Woodfin of Hines.

A memorial service will be held on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.  at the Burns Elks Lodge. Contributions in Nobel’s memory may be made to the Hospice Center, 2075 NE Wyatt Center, Bend, OR 97701.