Patricia Isabelle Sanderson

Patricia Isabelle Sanderson

Patricia Sanderson Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun on Jun. 16, 2007.
PATRICIA ISABELLE SANDERSON (nee McARTHUR) Memories are Precious When They're Made With Those We Love... Pat Sanderson, beloved mother of Margaret McKeigan, Duncan Sanderson and Andrea Harrison died peacefully, at the age of 85 years, on May 23, 2007 at her home in Vancouver, BC. She also leaves to mourn her, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pat was born in Gilbert Plains, MB on July 26, 1921. During the Second World War, she joined the Air Force. Pat and husband Cliff spent many years in Red Lake, ON and Elliot Lake, ON where Cliff was employed in the mining industry: They later moved to Calgary, AB and Surrey, BC. They were married for 40 years before Cliff's passing in 1984. In recent years, Pat's health was compromised with the onset of Parkinson's Disease. Pat is now at peace and we will miss her. Memorial service Saturday, June 30 at 2:00 pm, Kearney Funeral Home, 1096 W. Broadway, Vancouver. For anyone wishing to do so, donations in Pat's memory, may be made to the Parkinson's Society, 600-890 W. Pender Street. Vancouver.

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