1924 – 2018

Pat passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the age of 94.

Pat was born in Enderby, BC on February 17, 1924 to Katherine and Lawson Stroulger and grew up on the family farm on Grandview Bench in the North Okanagan. An entrepreneurial young man, he turned his hand from farming to business owning a gas station and garage, car dealership and taxi service as well as driving the local school bus.

He married Edna Johnston in 1949 and they lived in Enderby until moving with their children, Fae and Neal, to Kamloops in the summer of 1958. There, after working in heavy equipment sales and service, Pat struck out on his own and engaged in land development. He also took up farming again on the South Thompson as well as in Alberta. Pat and Edna returned to Enderby in 2000 where they built a beautiful home and garden.

Pat’s analytical skills, creativity and strong work ethic inherited from his homesteader parents served him well in his farming and business endeavours. He loved to plan and build, deriving great pleasure in completing a complex project. He was an extraordinary problem solver, could fix just about anything and, with a Grade 8 education punched way above his weight.

Pat’s social interests included bowling, square dancing and playing cards with friends and he always loved a good party. He enjoyed playing and coaching baseball and hockey and remained a loyal Maple Leafs fan until the end.

In his later years in Enderby, Pat contributed to a community project for the Museum and Archives and spearheaded the housing project for the Enderby Memorial Housing Society.

Pat was predeceased by his brother Bob and sisters Margaret Pritchard, Florence Waby, and Molly Arnold. He is survived by his wife Edna, daughter Fae DeBeck (Dave), son Neal (Genevieve), grandchildren Ned DeBeck, Grahame Stroulger (Claire), Steve Stroulger (Kristy), Tara Palmer (Wes) Alexandra Stroulger and eight great-grandchildren.

Much loved, he has left a large impression on our hearts and minds and will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital and The Hamlets at Westsyde for their kindness, care and support.

Following Pat’s wishes, there will be no service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2018-03-20
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.