Patricia Janet Inez Ritchie was born in Clearwater, B.C. on March 5, 1943 to Inez and Gordon Elliot, and passed to her rest March 30, 2014 at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her father and mother, brother Ken; sister JoAnn; father and mother-in-law Don and Effie Ritchie, brothers-in-law James Ritchie and Merle Ritchie (Florence).
Patricia is survived by her loving husband Harold Ritchie, daughters Deborah Smart (Ritchie), grandchildren Patricia Leyden (Ryan), Mandy Carr (Jim); (great grandchildren Jasmine, Dalton, Savannah, and Danika); Belinda (Bindi) Ritchie, Theresa Ritchie, (grandchildren Anastasia, great grandson Aiden), Brian and Nathan, Teena Quinn (Derek) and granddaughter Ashley. Also her brothers John Elliot (Doreen), Dennis Elliot (Sherry) and sister Roberta Parsons (David); sisters-in-law Lorna Miller (Jim) and family, Delores Chapman and family, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In her younger years Pat worked at tree planting for the forestry, at Penner's meat shop, and the local drug store. For many years Pat's house was the gathering place for all her friends and family, the coffee was always on, and fun and laughter was enjoyed by one and all. She loved gardening and even built her own greenhouse, poured the concrete slab for it, and went on to build her own barbeque. She was a wonderful bread maker; when you came to the house if it was fresh from the oven you were sure to get a piece, slathered in butter. She played the piano by ear, had a lovely singing voice, and was a natural dancer. She had a lively interest in life and could always be counted on for some words of wisdom, or an animated discussion on any topic. She was a generous, caring person willing to help family and friends wherever and whenever needed.
There will be no funeral service at her request. The family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff at the hospital who provided care in her last days, Drake Smith for his help and guidance, and all the words of sympathy from family and friends.