The following message is courtesy of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Patricia Rosengren. Pat served as the executive director for HPBA Pacific, and her unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for our organization left an indelible mark on all of us.

Pat’s journey with HPBA Pacific spanned many years, during which she tirelessly worked to advance our mission and support our members. Her commitment to excellence, boundless enthusiasm, and ability to bring people together made her an exceptional leader. Pat’s warm smile, kind heart, and infectious optimism brightened every room she entered, and all who had the privilege of knowing her will deeply feel her absence.

We send our condolences to her family and the HPBAP members.

Donations in Pat’s memory can be made to Catalina Conservancy. If you want to send a card to her family, her son’s address is below.

HPBA Pacific
Attn: Rosengren Family
2700 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite 209
Pasadena, CA 91107

“Pat welcomed me warmly to HPBA and I’m so glad I had the chance to get to know her. She was passionate about her role and HPBAP. I’m also grateful to her for all her work in the Family of Fire book she was instrumental in putting together. She made sure that I had a copy to help me learn more about the industry’s history,” shared HPBA president & CEO, Jill McClure. “We will all miss her humor, her creativity, and her friendship.”