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Darwin Patterson
November 7, 1941 - March 12, 2012
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Darwin Hugo Patterson of Osoyoos, BC passed away peacefully March 12, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.
Darwin was the beloved husband and friend to his loving wife, Lorna, of 47 years. He was father, and friend to his two children; son, Kelly and Wife Sandra, two sons Kevin [23 yrs] (Sarah) and Brett [21 years] (Marcy); daughter Heather Coney (nee Patterson) and husband Kelly, and their two children Emily [15 years] and Garrett [12 years].
How do you express a man”s life in a few words… Darwin was a huge presence in the lives he touched. He was a strong man who gave his family so much of his strength in his words, his actions and his life. He believed that you lived a good life if the ones you loved the most were there for you in good times and bad, but especially the good times.
When i am gone, release me, let me go…
I have so many things to see and do, you mustn”t tie yourself to me with tears; be happy that we had so many years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you have shown. But now it is time I travelled alone. So grieve a while for me if you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. Bless the memories in your heart. I won”t be far away, for life goes on; if you need me, call and I will come, though you can”t see me or touch me, I”ll be near. If you listen with your heart you”ll hear all of my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I”ll greet you with a smile and say… “Welcome Home”.
Darwin”s life will be celebrated by his family and friends June 2, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm; at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. 1200 Rancher Creek Road, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the SOGH Palliative Care Unit, R.R.#, 7139 – 362nd Ave. Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Ave. Penticton, BC V2A 9Z9.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Ron Trottier
Relation: friend
Lorns, To you and the family, my deepest condolemces. He will be saddly missed, but asa he said life goes on and he has his own plans at which I’m sure he’s going to be good at them.
From: Brianne Hillson
Relation: Acquantice
I am sorry to hear about Darwin’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and I was privlidged to meet him. I am sorry for your family’s loss and he will be missed.
From: Sandra Brown
Relation: Close family member
Dear Lorne, My heart is with you and your family at this time.I can recall many supper dinners with Big Pat and all the bufflo bites we would get when we wouldn’t eat are supper. His determanation to complete high school and the importance of education, so he could make a better life for himself,and what he would be able to share with his furture family to be. Lorna, Kelly and Heather, we all will miss him for many years to come.
From: Bob and Norma Disney
Relation: old friend
Lorna
Bob and I send our condolences. You are in our thoughts
From: Raymond and Sharon Tufty
Relation: Employee and friend
Lorna and family,Our thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.Our Sincere Sympathy,Ray and Sharon Tufty
From: Tom & Sheila McGee
Relation: Acquaintance from years ago.
Our Sincere Sympathy to all your family.
Although it has been many years, we were saddened to read Darwins obituary in the Drayton Valley paper.
May all your wonderful memories of Darwin provide strength to all of you.
Special hugs to you Heather.
Sheila & Tom McGee
From: Viola Sothers(Tufty)
Relation: Friend
Lorna and family
I’m deeply sorry to hear about the death of Darwin, my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
From: Muggins Smith (Albert)
Relation: family friend
Lorna, Heather and family, Kelly and family:
May you find comfort in memories and strength in each other’s love throughout this difficult time
From: Ralph and Irene Vanover
Relation: Friend
Lorna and family, we are very sorry to hear of Darwin’s passing.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
June 2, 2012
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Sirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa
1200 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H 1V6
Darwin”s life will be celebrated by his family and friends June 2, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm; at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. 1200 Rancher Creek Road, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6.
1200 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H 1V6
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Donations are gratefully accepted for the SOGH Palliative Care Unit, R.R.#, 7139 – 362nd Ave. Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Ave. Penticton, BC V2A 9Z9.
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