Patricia Tschirret, 65, of Coconut Creek , Florida died January 29th in Port Orchard, Wa. She was born November 12, 1944 in Davenport, Iowa to Jim & Carolyn McGowan. Patricia taught AP American History and Law studies for 32 years in the Broward County school system. Survivors include a son Michael James (Kimberly) Tschirret of Raleigh, NC; a daughter Kristin (Michael) Bortnick of Port Orchard, Wa; a sister Kim McGowan of Portland, Maine; two grandchildren Chance Michael Tschirret, Isabel Colleen Tschirret and a special friend Terri Bedford. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.