Patricia Margaret Sutherland

December 13, 1932 – October 2, 2018

Pat was born in Manitoba and moved with family to New Westminster B.C when she was 13.

Pat excelled at everything she attempted. An excellent student, she received many awards including the coveted Howay Award for top student in grade 9 and later top student of her nursing class at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.

After graduating from Nursing, she ventured to California where she worked at Cedars of Sinai Hospital in L.A. until Colin Sutherland, her husband of 53 years, proposed to her and they returned to New Westminster. Life led them to New Denver, Revelstoke, Kelowna, Peachland and Calgary. Many happy times were spent holidaying at Galena Bay and Silver Star Mountain.

Pat worked as an RN at Kelowna General Hospital and Cottonwoods. She was a born nurse with great compassion, understanding and sympathy. She was much loved by patients and staff alike.

Pat was a great achiever. A superb tennis player, golfer, knitter, sewer, decorator, artist and gardener. She loved to entertain and was an inspired cook and baker, creating a wonderful home for her family and a welcoming environment for all visitors. She had a beautiful smile and a wonderful laugh.

Pat leaves behind four children, Marianne, Colin (Wendy), Scott (Cindy) and Karen (Jamie), grandchildren Matt, Annie, Emilie, Josh (predeceased), Gillianne, Sarah, James, Jake and Julianne, 4 great grandchildren, sister Joan (Bill), nieces and nephews and loyal friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Nov. 4th from 1 – 3 pm in the club room of Lakeshore Gardens, 3996 Beach Avenue (corner of Todd) Peachland.

In lieu of donations, please do a kindness for someone.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299