Patricia Elaine Aanerud, 74, of Los Osos, Calif., passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family.

A memorial Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April, 3, at Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church in Los Osos. The Rev. Joel Almenderas officiated the service. Cremation has already taken place. A graveside ceremony took place at noon at Old Mission Cemetery in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Patricia was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Twin Lakes, to Leonard and Rachel (Gavle) Callahan. She was raised in Minnesota and in 1963, moved to the Central Coast of California with her family. Patricia (Callahan) Aanerud married Alan Aanerud in 1949, had seven children and was married for over 50 years.

Patricia was a lifelong homemaker and retired from Williams Bros. as a retail clerk. Active in her church and cancer society, she held a very special place in her heart for each one of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loved ones. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Patricia is survived by her children, Curtis and Perry of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Rodney and Jeannie of Los Osos, Calif., and Stephen and Ross of Fort Meyers, Fla.; five brothers; four sisters; 18 grand-children; and three great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alan; son Craig; one sister; and two brothers.

Memorial donations may be made to the cancer society or hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coast Family Cremation of San Luis Obispo, Calif.