Patricia Marie (Scheuerman) Lawton
9/23/1950 — 1/18/2026
Patti Lawton
Patti was raised in a large Catholic family. She used to say “she was the fifth from the oldest, third from the youngest”.
She attended St Luke’s Catholic School through 8th grade. Her 1st year in the public school, she received an award from the President of the U.S. for her achievement in gymnastics! She was so proud, she ran to her father’s work to show it to him! They had no gym at St Luke’s at that time. She then attended Holy Angels in Ballard. Her senior year she graduated from Shoreline High School, class of 1968.
She was a lover of animals and had many growing up. Birds, cats, (only Siamese) and dogs, she had them all. As much as she loved them, her first true love was for her family. Family ALWAYS came first to her.
Her first job was at the phone company as an operator. She was very proud to say she paid her father back every penny of the price of her first car, including the cost of insurance. She also worked for her father and older brother in both of the family owned Sherman Optical shops, one on 175th st and the other one on the Northwest Hospital campus. She went back to school and became a licensed hairdresser. She then switched up and got her license as a life insurance agent. Her true passion was customer service. She spent most of her working life, doing just that in several body shops in North Seattle and Kirkland. Employees, customers and all the insurance adjusters loved working with her. She treated them all with respect and made sure everything was done right. She made a lot of life long friend’s working in the shops, many that she still kept in touch with before leaving us. While working at Aurora Auto Rebuild in 1989, she meet her husband to be, Peter. They were married on Valentine’s day, 1992.
She was an avid reader. Always had a book beside the bed, in the car and when ever see went for treatments. Anyone who ever came to her house, knew how much she liked doing puzzles. There was always one in progress on the table. She also had a deep interest in ancestry, always looking up people and places related to her family. A lot of cousins are now keeping in touch because of her.
When she was first diagnosed with lung cancer, she was expected to be in the hospital for 5-8 days for the surgery and recovery. She came home in 3 days. She went back to work the next week. Same with the second surgery. Her surgeon called her “his poster child”! She never complained about the chemotherapy and the numerous scans and visits she had to do. She always thanked the doctors and nurses when she went home. She was one tough Lady.
She is survived by her husband, Peter, her daughter Leanne Pearson, grandson Aaron Pearson (Ashton), granddaughter Lexiana Wheeler, and great great grandson Jah-Qaari. Her brother John Scheuerman (Glenda), sisters Terri Montgomery (Mike) and Kathy Pirkle (Larry), and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ella Scheuerman, sister Barbara Sheldon (Tim), brother Fred Scheuerman (Terri) and sister Susan.
The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses at University of Washington Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and Providence / Compassus at home Hospice care for their help with this 18 year battle with lung cancer. Also a very special thank you to her 2 childhood friends, who stayed by her throughout it all, Jeanne Startzman and Eileen VanHollebeke. She fought a good fight.
At her request, there will be no services. Remember her as she lived.
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Well needless to say I miss you Patti Girl as my wife Glenda called you. How perfect is that. I will never the bond we shared and the respect and love between a brother and sister that was truly special. I sure miss our 7:30 nightly phone call
That always stared off the same what are you doing ? I miss you my little sister more than anyone can imagine. Love ❤️ you Patti Girl love John and Glenda
Well needless to say I miss you Patti Girl as my wife Glenda called you. How perfect is that. I will never the bond we shared and the respect and love between a brother and sister that was truly special. I sure miss our 7:30 nightly phone call
That always stared off the same what are you doing ? I miss you my little sister more than anyone can imagine. Love ❤️ you Patti Girl love John and Glenda .
Ahh, sister Patti,so many fond memories we share. Living together at the Stimson’s massive home was so much fun. Only you and me could appreciate our catus evident. We laughed so hard, we cried. Your bravery while fighting cancer was unbelievable. You did everything possible to extend your days to spend time with family. I miss our 7 AM phone calls. You, my sis are now at peace. You will be forever in my heart. Love you and see ya soon. Sis, Terri
So many memories!
Patti had a sincere love for family.
She followed our ancestry very close and could tell you anything about our family. She and I were especially close and had the same taste in many things (we even picked out the exact same wedding ring while she was living in California and I in Washington) We had a love for reading and exchanged books regularly and teased each over about what was going to happen as we both read the same authors.
“This is a Family” above, is something our father gave to each of his 7 children, and it is so true, I still have mine hanging on the wall. As mad as we could get at one another, there is “NO” doubt that all of us would stick up for each other!
Patti was a survivor, she battled the cancer a long time and she was so strong. My husband Larry, always told her she is tough, and she was! She never complained about her cancer, most of the time she didn’t even talk about it or let you know about all the treatments she had, because SHE WAS TOUGH!!
I still want to pick up the phone and call her most mornings, Larry and I would call and tell her a silly joke, she never got them until Pete explained it, I will truly miss calling her with those jokes.
Patti was a great sister and friend, she would always help anyone, and I will always miss her until I meet her in Heaven.
Uncle Peter, I am so sorry to hear about Patti’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope you come to find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sending hugs,
Marissa and family
I first met Patti about 30 years ago about the same time I met her sis Kathy who is now my wonderful wife. Over the years I have heard many “Patti” stories. She was one of a kind. Caring, fun and thoughtful. I miss the morning phone calls between Patti and Kathy. I would find Kathy on the phone sitting at her computer chatting with Patti. I always would say “tell Patti hello”, knowing who was on the other end of the line without having to ask. We will all miss her very much. Having her profound faith in God I am sure she is in his hands now. God bless you, Patti.
My dear friend Patti , we shared so many memory’s over the years. Our time at St.Luke from 2nd grade on. How we used to make Sister Gerald blush on purpose she got so red. Then you went off to 9th grade at Cordell me to Butler then to Shoreline with your stint at Holy Angels first. We weren’t always angels but we survived. Our multiple family caravan to Ocean Shores. Our bubble haircuts. Riding in your Volkswagon Beatle to beauty school. Thursday was our late day at school with our CheezIts and Dr. Peppers in Anatomy and Physiology classes. Many more fond memory’s. You are loved by many and certainly missed my dear friend. May you rest in peace. Love you Patti
My condolences to the family for the loss of Patti my cousin. I always ♥️ remember when you and Barbara came to visit our home in California. As a child, I remember you being the cute little one. I’m hoping you have already seen my mom and given her a hug. As well as all our other relatives. Till its my time to come home…
see you then cousin.