Ethel Patterson Ethel Patterson, nee Armstrong, died on March 21, 2012 after 97 years, 10 months, and 18 days of shedding her light in this world. She was predeceased by her husband Tom in 1993. Born the youngest child of Austace and Sarah (nee Freeborn) Armstrong, early settlers in the Warmley District, she grew up in a warm and vibrant family, surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. With the exception of seven years working on a farm near Togo with Dad during the Depression, Mother spent her entire life in and near the Warmley district, the setting of her childhood. In 1943, she returned to the original farm that her parents had established - working and living there until the mid-seventies when she and Dad retired to Kisbey. In 1991, she and Dad moved to the Estevan area to be closer to medical treatment. A few years ago Mother moved to the New Hope Poineer Lodge in Stoughton where she received loving care in her final years. Wherever Mom was, she became an active member of the community, taking part in social and political affairs, community events, and helping any way she could. Mother believed that food made things work better so she supplied prodigious amounts of roast turkey, buns, pies, cakes and cookies for every occasion. Also, with her scrupulous record-keeping and accounting skills, she became the chief source of information on a wide variety of topics pertaining to both the family and community. Ethel was predeceased by her parents, Austace and Sarah; her husband, Tom in 1993; all of her brothers and sisters: Bruce and Bill Patterson, Mary Harkness, Margaret Powel, and Mabel Ross. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Kathryn) and Donald (Phyllis); her daughter, Shirley (Roger Huber). Her eight grandchildren were the centre of her world and in later years she enjoyed each achievement, wedding, and new great grandchild. Her grandchildren and honourary pallbearers are: Kelley Patterson, Garth Patterson, Mark Peters, Michael Peters, Suzanne Patterson-Bell, Scott Patterson, Kim Parish, and Dr. David Patterson. She was a great grandmother to 21 great grandchildren, and an aunt to many nieces and nephews scattered across Canada. Although gone, Mother will never be forgotten. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. from Kisbey United Church, Kisbey, Sask. with Reverend D. Laforet officiating. Interment was held at Warmley Cemetery, Kisbey, Sask. Donations may be made in memory of Ethel to the Warmley Cemetery Fund c/o Stoughton/Kisbey Credit Union. Condolences may be left at: Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd. Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432
