DOROTHY PATTERSON

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DOROTHY PATTERSON Died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the age of 93. Survived by her loving family, daughter Pat Putnam (Ray) of Kelowna; son Ken Patterson (Susan Herring) of Peachland; granddaughters: Sandra Elford (Joss), Lisa Sherrard (Tim), Kristy Putnam (John Denham); four great- granddaughters: Brynn, Eva, Phoebe and Mia. Predeceased by her husband Lisle; eight siblings and great-grandson Quinn. Dorothy was born in Saskatchewan where she met Lisle. They moved to MacGregor, MB and after the War they bought the Red White store which they ran for many years. Dorothy was highly involved with the United Church choir and the UCW. In later years she lived in Lion's Place in Winnipeg where she spent many happy years with her sister Helen and sisters-in-law Selma and Dolly. They had many fun years together. For the last seven years Dorothy lived in Kelowna to be near Ken and Pat. She resided in Sandalwood where she loved playing cards and bingo. A service will be held at a later date in MacGregor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 18, 2013