Patricia Ilanda Gerien

Patricia Ilanda Gerien of Bainbridge Island died Jan. 16 at 91 years of age.

During her youth, she and her five sisters performed in Vaudeville. Later, she was a millinery designer for Harry Camp Millinery and buyer for the Broadway department stores in Southern California for 38 years.

She retired to Palm Springs for 13 years; volunteering and helping family and friends were her primary interest.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gael and Bob Shipstad of Orcas Island; her granddaughter and great-grandson, Kristen and Luke Shipstad of Bainbridge; grandsons Shawn Shipstad of Minnesota, Patrick and Brian Shipstad of Southern California; and her sister, Palma Arendt of Seattle.

Donations can be made to Washington State Chapter, American Parkinson Disease Association P.O. Box 75169 Seattle WA 98725-0169. Arrangements are by Kass Funeral Home.