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PATRICK HERBERT TOWER
Born: Aug 22, 1950
Date of Passing: Mar 08, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPATRICK HERBERT TOWER After a courageous battle with cancer, Patrick Herbert Tower passed away on March 8, 2001. He was born in Dauphin, Man., on August 22, 1950. Pat is survived by his loving and devoted wife Louise (nee Isfjord) daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Brad Bowslaugh; son Sean; friend and the mother of his children Ellen; brother Bob (Heather) nieces, Tammie (Walter) Wood and Sandi (Larry) Arnason; parents-in-law Elert and Daisy Isfjord; sister-in-law Kerrine (Tom) Adair; niece Kristi Adair (John) nephew Tyler Adair; brother-in-law Mark Isfjord (Mel) many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fellow veterans. Pat was predeceased by his parents Edgar and Ellen Tower, cousin/brother Wayne Tower and other family and friends who were special to him. Pat was an extremely creative, talented and artistic person. Because he was so gifted, he never needed plans or guidance. He was able to design his next venture in his mind and complete many successful projects in a meticulous manner. He was always ready and willing to provide advice and offer help to anyone in need. He pursued life to the fullest and has left us all with many precious memories. In his life, Pat was never one to do anything "by the book," and so it was in his death. Pat served with the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam 1968 to 1970. After his return from Vietnam, he worked throughout Alberta and Manitoba, operating heavy equipment. He then became a prison guard. He felt very fortunate to be able to attend the University of Winnipeg (BA, double major in Sociology and Justice and Law) and then the University of Manitoba (BSW) and to have been a social worker in Winnipeg. In 1990, he became a Naturalized American Citizen and moved to Minnesota, where he pursued his love of woodworking, gardening, landscaping, birdwatching, fishing, scuba diving, renovating and enjoying all of Gods creatures (especially bunnies) from his beautiful home on Big Pine Lake. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at a later date. A celebration of Pats life will be held on Monday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church, 580 Victor St., Winnipeg, Man., with Pastor Michael Kurtz officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Wally Adair, Bill Adair, Bob Adair, Evan Finney, Tom Finney, Dick and Ronnie Bergeron and all his fellow veterans, family and friends. The Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association Honor Guard will be in attendance. Another celebration of Pats life will be held Friday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Perham, Minnesota (Pats home for the last several years), with Pats friend, Pastor Terry Gzybowski officiating. A special thank-you to Pats cousins Cliff and Bonnie Coombs for being therealways. Pat had the good fortune throughout his life to have met many wonderful people. The family would like to thank each and every one of you for being part of his life. Pats wish to all of you would be to live every day as though it were your last. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Disabled American Veterans, Special Olympics, Childrens Hospital Research Foundation, or a charity of your choice. We know how much you loved us Buddy. Love you forever to the moon and stars and back again. Love you Daddy, Doffer and Seano Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 586-8044.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 11, 2001
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Thank you Michael for sharing your story. Over the years it’s truly a gift to come on here and see that someone has remembered him and has taken the time to share a memory. I love to find them! It gave me a good giggle as I do remember the boy with the boot! - Posted by: Jennifer Tower (Daughter) on: Mar 08, 2024
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I knew Pat a very long time ago. He was quite a guy! In Winnipeg one night, just before he joined the US military and for reasons I no longer understand or remember, Pat joined me, my sister and another friend on a dangerous mission. We snuck into Assiniboine Park in the middle of the night and stole the “boot” from the “Boy with the Boot” statue from the English Garden. We then went directly and dropped the boot into a mail chute in front of the city’s main post office. Eventually the boot reappeared on the statue but it was now welded in place. The end. For some reason, I think Pat is smiling as I tell this story. 😘 - Posted by: Michael Gillespie (Friend) on: Jun 19, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your story Jana Chartrand! It means the world to me that you would take the time to share what he meant to you! I miss him everyday! - Posted by: Jennifer Tower (Daughter) on: Feb 10, 2016
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My life was eternally changed. Pat Towers was my social worker in the late 80s. I was a rebellious preteen. Running away from foster homes. Playing in the streets of the north end of the city. He made a point to find my whereabouts. Scouring the north end. He eventually found me. Placed me in a wonderful home approximately 1 hour from Winnipeg. To this day. The same placement. I still call family. I am grateful for his compassion and empathy. Jana Chartrand - Posted by: Jana (friend) on: Oct 19, 2015