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1938
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2011
Patricia Nelson Obituary
Patricia loved her family, entertaining and traveling. She lived in Alberta, Tsauwassen, B.C. and White Rock, B.C., but most recently in Yuma, Arizona where she sold Real Estate for almost 20 years. Pat retired two years ago and has enjoyed traveling to as many family events as she could fit in.
Patricia is survived by her children: Gary (Audree) Nelson of Dawson Creek, B.C., Shirley (Kurt) Bowen of St. George, Utah and Sharon Nelson of Abbotsford, B.C.; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Joan (Kelsey) Hennig; brother, Edward (Rhonda) Shirley; and many beloved in-laws; and nieces and nephews.
An open house to celebrate Pat's life will be held Friday, May 20, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the home she loved in Yuma, Arizona - 13468 East 45th Lane. Arrangement entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.
Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.
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Gail/Larry Waldorf
May 19, 2011
May 19,2011
A good friend is hard to find and Pat was the best.... We miss you Pat and will always remember our good times.
Gail and Larry Waldorf
Lynda Wooten
May 19, 2011
Pat was one of my co-workers I will always remember her she was the most sweetest person I've ever known she will be missed.
Dona Beck
May 18, 2011
Pat was a wonderful lady and a great person to work with, she will be greatly missed.
Tammy & Derk Schoen
May 18, 2011
Pat will be dearly missed! She was one of the sweetest people we have ever met.
Tammy & Derk Schoen
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