1930 — 2022

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our father, Patrick, who has been reunited with mom and infant daughter, Donna. Patrick was born on March 17, 1930, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

At the tender young age of 15, he left the family farm in Saskatchewan to come to B.C. He was hired on with The Pas Lumber Company, near Pinantan Lake. In 1948, he changed careers, becoming a fireman on the steam engines with CNR. Later, he became a locomotive engineer (Hog Head) and retired in 1991, after 43 years.

In 1951, dad met the love of his life, Joey. They were married in 1953 and blessed with 7 children, losing an infant daughter in 1955.

He was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing being his greatest passion. Dad was an amazingly strong and sometimes stubborn man (LOL). At 88 years of age, he made his last hunting trip and was still able to tag and drag his own deer out.

Dad also had a hobby farm which he enjoyed immensely. Tending to his horses which he used for hunting. He was proud to have been a life member of the Kamloops Fish and Game Club.

Mom and dad loved to travel; Reno was their favourite destination.

Dad was a long-time season ticket holder from Kamloops Oilers Hockey Team to the Kamloops Blazers. His last Blazer game was December 2, 2022.

Dad was predeceased by his beautiful loving wife Joey, of 60 years, infant daughter Donna, his parents and older siblings, his mother-in-law and father-in-law George and Ethel Taylor, daughter-in-law Kathy and infant great-granddaughter Ruby Gabrielle.

Dad leaves behind, his children, Brian (Sue), Dale (Marianne), Gary (Judy), Marvin (Veronica), Diane (Jim), Darlene (Allen), 28 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, who all held a special place in his heart; his brother, Jim (Adele) and sister Enid.

Rest In Peace, Dad. We love you and will miss you dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-12-01
• Location : Kamloops