Patrice was born and raised in a farming family in California and is a graduate of Cal Poly University at San Luis Obispo.  Patrice and her husband Steve moved to Tualatin, OR in 1993 and joined Countryside Church over 25 years ago. Their two grown daughters reside in the Portland area and they recently welcomed their first grandson. Patrice delights in studying God's word and encouraging others to pursue Christ. She has served in leadership in Women's Ministry on the Teaching Team and also on the Discipleship Ministry Team.  In obeying the nudges of the Lord, alongside others, she has been joyfully leading the Prayer Ministry here at Countryside on Sunday mornings.