GEORGE LLOYD PATTON

PATTON, GEORGE LLOYD Captain (Ret'd), M.C., E.M. & bar, P Eng. . December 2, 1916-December 12, 2006
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd, just 10 days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Marjorie in 1987, and his wife Tootie Schwartz in 1994. Lloyd leaves behind his four children Valerie (Gordon), Lorraine (Ken), Greg (Sandie), Maureen (Geoff), his eight grandchildren Gavin, Marjie (Derek), Tanya, Paul (Natalie), Krista (Byron), Kendra (Hayden), Graeme, Emily and great-grandson Maddox. Lloyd is also survived by the Schwartz family and his dear friends Beanie, Fran and Bess. Lloyd began his life on the prairies and graduated in 1939 from the University of Manitoba in Electrical Engineering. During his university years he was very active in track and field, the Canadian Officers Training Corps and cultivating his relationship with his sweetheart Marge. They were married in 1940, 10 months later Valerie was born, 1 year later duty called and Lloyd left to fight in the war, serving in Italy and N.W. Europe until 1945. Lloyd was awarded the Military Cross for his role in tank recovery under fire at the last battle for Cassino, Italy, while serving as RCEME Officer attached to the Ontario Tank Regiment, 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade. After the war Lloyd, Marge & Valerie packed up and moved west, settling in North Vancouver. Lloyd worked at Cemco Electric until 1961 when he co-founded Patton & Cooke Ltd., m a n u f ac tur e rs of high v ol t a ge industrial electrical equipment, still a successful business today with son Greg (Dad's pride and joy) at the helm. Retirement gave Dad time to enjoy travel, golf, oil painting and playing the organ. Unfortunately, Mum died too soon. Within a few years Dad met Tootie, another prairie soul, and the two of them made haste to enjoy their short time together. Alone again, Dad filled his days with good friends and family. Five years ago he slipped on ice, broke a hip and his lifestyle was forever altered. Always an optimist, he made the best of his new station and settled right into his new life at George Derby Centre. He enjoyed playing the piano for the music group, painting, trivia, playing crib and most of all visiting with family and friends. Special thanks to Lloyd's friends, caregivers and staff at George Derby. Dad was a man of great courage and integrity. He was our hero. His kindness and generosity were returned to him in the many wonder ful relationships he had with those whose paths he crossed. Most of all, he will be remembered for his great sense of humour, his enjoyment of a good joke and a belly shaking chortle. Arrividerci, old chap. If we don't see you in the future, we'll see you in the pasture! A service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 19 at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hollyburn Funeral Home 604.922.1221 www.hollyburnfunerals.com