July 15, 1945 — June 1, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Lunzmann passed away peacefully at the Nicola Valley Hospital on June 1, 2023.

Pat was born on July 15, 1945 to the pioneering Bell family of Chilliwack, BC.

A tomboy, she spent her youth on the family farm on Chilliwack Lake Road, where she learned to tend gardens and raise livestock, and also developed a lifelong affinity for horses.

When she was 22 she met the love of her life, Leonard Lunzmann, and the pair were wed in 1968. They soon completed their family with daughters Loretta and Lang, and in 1976 bid the Fraser Valley farewell, moving to Aspen Grove, a place they would call home for the next twenty years.

A generous, kindhearted woman, her home was open to anyone and everyone, including the niece and nephews who came to live with her for several years.

After moving to Merritt, Pat was perhaps most well known for her volunteer work within the community. An active member of Citizens on Patrol and Speed Watch, she made numerous friends among the local law enforcement and volunteers. No doubt this was partly due to her love of baking, with her homemade goodies plentiful and always on offer. Indeed, her baked beans are still the stuff of family legend.

A true character, Pat leaves an empty space in the hearts of her friends, family, and fellow community volunteers.

Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband Len, and sisters Mary-Lou Hampton and Connie Driver. She will be lovingly remembered by her half brothers Walter and Mike Halbauer, children: Lang Mackenzie, Loretta Smith (Dave), grandchildren: Dalton, Miranda and Brenden, and great grandson Benjamin, as well as nieces Denyse (Theo), and Josie (Royce), nephews Jim and Slim, grandnieces Katy, Morgan (Clint), Randi, Jessica, and Brooke, Grand nephews Daniel, Stephen, and Christopher, and great grandnephew William.

A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held on Saturday July 15 at the Seniors Centre in Merritt at 1:00.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2023-06-01
• Location : Merritt