REECE, Patricia Jean (nee Pentland)

It is with sadness that we announce that Pat passed away peacefully in the morning of Friday, February 3, 2012. She was at home surrounded with her family and loving, caring support people.

Pat was born on September 27, 1921 in Summerland, B.C., to Arthur and Martha Pentland. Pat moved from Summerland to Peachland in the 1930s where her father was the packinghouse manager for Walters Limited. She graduated from Peachland school and then attended business school in Kelowna. She married Nelson Reece in May of 1943. She worked for B.C. Treefruits, C.E. Sladen Accounting, and for many years B.C. Hydro in Westbank. After her retirement at B.C. Hydro, Pat worked at Big & Tall Clothing and volunteered at the Kelowna General Hospital. The biggest highlight in her life was when she married Nelson. Her husband, children and granddaughters were a great source of pride for Pat. Her daily routines in her later years always included a morning swim, a 5 km morning walk, a 3 km afternoon walk and a evening swim. Pat was proud of the commitments she made in her life and honoured those commitments to her family and friends. Pat gave of her time to organizations including the Eastern Star. She will be remembered for her spirit, positive outlook and inspirational personality.

Pat is survived by her sons Richard (Rick) and Patrick (Pat), grandchildren Krista (Luke) Jackson, Amy (Landon) Coates and great grandchildren Cohen & Ava. She was predeceased by her husband Nelson, mother Martha (Livingston) and father Arthur.

A service will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, February 14th at the
Westbank United Church followed by a celebration of Pat’s life.

Condolences for the family may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.com

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hansons’ Arbor Westwood Funeral Chapel, 250-768-3702.

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