Sunday, November 11, 2018
I knew Pat from my days at Caz ski club and Willowbank. As young as 8, I have such fond and vivid memories of Pat, gracefully shushing down the slopes at Caz with her ski patrol fanny pack, always so full of happiness and cheer. There was so much light behind her eyes, and such vitality and curiosity! She was one of the very few adults that, as a young girl, then later as a teenager, I recall actually seemed to see me- to see my soul beyond my age. I was continually struck by the way she was so open and seemed to connect with so many people- and was amazed at how independent and happy she seemed to be.
Later, as an adult while visiting home each summer, I would see Pat getting into her sailboat heading out on the water at Willowbank. She was so adventurous and capable! I truly admired this about her. Each summer, we would have a little chat on the grass, and, as time passed from 20 years to 40 years later, Pat was still just as engaging and curious as ever! She would ask me questions about my life and tell me about some of her adventures. We would get into fascinating philosophical discussions and ponderings.
I will miss seeing Pat! And I know her spirit will be alive and present everywhere! What a gift to the world she was, in spirit and action- and will continue to live on and on...
My heart goes out to all of you, her beloved family and friends, who I know will miss her deeply. ❤️
