Its been one year now that Uncle Pat has departed this world.

I think about him every year around Christmas, this time of year and in the month of July when we would go down to Penticton for holidays together.

Uncle Pat was a huge blessing in our lives and a wonderful caring man.

I remember one of the last times we were together we were all sitting in a restaurant patio overlooking Lake Okanagan eating oysters and drinking wine spritzers (with salt (his idea)). Laughing at Uncle Pat for wanting to fight a guy who got out of his truck because Uncle Pat honked his horn at him and how my sister said she would have gotten out of the car to be his back up. lol

My most fond memories of our holidays always had Uncle Pat in them. He was young at heart, loved his family and cherished his friends. He will forever have a place in my heart.

We miss you Uncle Pat, I look forward to seeing you once again in heaven to celebrate every holiday together!

Our sincerest condolences to the you and your family. We are so sad to hear of Pat’s passing.

To us, Pat was Mr. Hockey, and we thoroughly enjoyed having him rinkside when Peter and Brandon played ball hockey together.

Sympathies to your family,

Cori and Jason Roth

Vultures Team Parents

Irene and family, I’m sorry I couldn’t make Pat’s funeral yesterday. I was very surprised to see that he passed away at such a young age. He and I were good friends during his oil business days and more closely associated with him during our campaign for more Alberta and less Ottawa.I offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will always think of Pat when I drive by the sign that is still up on Hwy. 2 just north of Okotoks and so will many others.

Dear Irene, Jeannette & family,

I am so sad to learn of Pat’s untimely passing. I wish I could make it to the funeral, but I am stuck in Ottawa with a big project deadline for Monday.

So please accept my condolences. Pat was a lot of fun to be around whether it was at parties, out for dinner in Vancouver, making rice balls, etc. I’ll never forget that he got “my bridge” built just for me. Who else but Pat could deliver that favour!

Marcia

Please except our condolences on the passing of Pat. Take care of each other.

Stacy Connon nee Tribe

Dulcy Bryant nee Tribe

Pat, How sad we are that you had to leave this world. We want to thank you for your friendship, support for our family, Our Company and all the special things you contributed to our lives. You truly are a special man that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace our friend.

Our deepest condolences to Irene and family.

Jim, Lois, Bj and Tracy Moffatt and families

Jeannette and Mrs. B.

Very sorry for your loss !!!

So many memories of Mr.B and the Willow Park house !!! He was a big part of all of our high school years ……and beyond.

I broke his favorite milkshake mug, and that became “our” joke.

I am sure that he and Rick are going to share many great milkshakes together now.

R.I.P Mr.”B”

Dear Irene and family

I have no words to express how deeply sorry I am about your loss. We send our deepest condolences to you and to your family and our thoughts are with you all during this horrible time. I’ll always remember Pat as my bodyguard, fatherly neighbour who made me feel like someone was watching out for my safety. The baseball bat was always waiting by Pat’s front door if I needed some backup! :) Please let us know if there’s something we can do to somehow lessen the pain you feel in your hearts.

My love and sympathy to you and to your family

Your neighbours in 413

Rhiannon and Craig

xox

Dear Irene and family

I never had the opportunity to meet the side of Pat that kept him grounded and motivated. I have worked with Pat over the last decade and a half helping to support his activities and devotion to this province. Pat and I shared the same vision in trying to make this a stronger Province and an overall better place to raise a family.

I am truly sorry for your loss, but I do believe that Pat is one gentleman that actually made a real difference in this province. I know to be as committed as he was required a loving and supportive family at home. I was privileged to have known him.

My sincere sympathy to your entire family.

Mike Heier