It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ernie
Patterson on February 27, 2024, at the age of 70 years. He fought a
brave battle against cancer. Ernie loved travelling and had a passion
for sports, hockey, baseball, football, basketball and especially chuckwagon racing which he loved to be involved with. Once
you met Ernie, you never forgot him, he was larger than life, he always
lit up the room and was a very generous and kind person, he was a great
dad, husband, friend, teacher and a mentor to many, he’s leaving many
loved ones behind, his wife, Claudia; daughter, Teresa (Shawn); sons,
Keith (Sandra), Kevin and Cedric; grandkids, Brandon, Christian,
Brittany, Ryan, Katie, Sarah, Joey, Aiden, Melodie and Raine; great
grandkids, William, Ariel, Allister and Sawyer; a sister, Donna
(Wallace); nephews, Jessie, Michael and Brett; nieces, Deanna and
Alexandra. He was predeceased by his father, William Kenneth; mother,
Laura; his sister, Barbara; and his son, Jason. A celebration of life
will take place in Grande Prairie in the spring. Donations to the
Alberta Cancer Foundation would greatly be appreciated.To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the official obituary of Ernest Harvey Patterson hosted by Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel Crematorium.
Our
loving, caring mother, Eva Patterson, passed away at the Queen
Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Tuesday, November 14, 1989.
at age 77.
Milfred Patterson, longtime resident of
Bezanson and Grande Prairie, was taken home to be with his Lord on Friday,
August 17, 2018, at the age of 96. He lived in St. Albert, near family, for the
past five years. He will be sadly missed by his wife of seventy-two years Edith;
daughters Dianne (Brian) Fowler, and Elaine (Roger) Carle; sons Gerald (Raye
Lynn) and Larry (Lori); as well as eight grandchildren and twelve
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his eldest daughter Linda Cage. 
“Forever young”, Laura Patterson (Norton) passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017,
at the age of 89 years. Born in Bezanson, to a big family, Laura learned the
value of family, always committed to her role. Laura was” Fun” and in her
presence there was a sense of security. A well-known and respected woman for the
years dedicated to the food and beverage industry till her retirement. Laura
developed lifelong friendships through curling, bowling, crafting, entertaining,
and playing cards, which she excelled at. Then she tried to teach Ruby to drive…
In the latter years, time was spent travelling, and she continued to watch the
sports and enjoy her family. In Jesse’s words “She lived too well to live any
longer!” Laura is survived by her son Ernie Patterson (Claudia) and daughter
Donna Drummond (Wallace); son in-law Rodney Fredrickson; grandchildren: Michael,
Deanna, Teresa, Jason, Keith, Kevin, Cédric, Jesse, Bretton and Alexandrea; many
great-grandchildren; sisters: Grace Menard and Ruby Boyer; brother Edwin Norton;
as well as many nieces, nephews and great pals Sis and Cathy. She was
predeceased by parents Jerome Norton and Lillie (Robideau); brothers: Earl,
Clyde, Ralph, and Fred; sisters: Olive Stewart, Stella Kimble and Shirley Boyd;
husband Ken Patterson; daughter Barbara Fredrickson; and longtime partner Louis
Kovacs. 
William Kennneth (Ken) Patterson, a wellknown resident of Grande Prairie, passed
away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie on Thursday, April 10,
2003 at the age of 78.
Charlotte Patterson, longtime resident of the Glen Leslie, Bezanson
(Fitzsimmons) and Grande Prairie areas, passed away peacefully on Monday,
October 10, 2016, at the QEII Hospital, at the age of 94 years.
Charlotte was born in Berne, Switzerland on June 10, 1922. Charlotte and her
parents, Hans and Annie Ruch, along with her older sister Eva, arrived in Canada
when Charlotte was two years old. They eventually settled and homesteaded in the
Bezanson area where Charlotte grew up along with her seven siblings: Eva
Hollingsworth (deceased), Lenora Fogel (deceased), Alberta (Patterson) deceased,
Olive Strid, Hans Ruch, Margaret Courtney and Evelyn McMillan. Charlotte married
Earl Patterson (deceased) on August 1, 1941. They had two children: Wayne (1942)
and Bob (1944).
It is with heavy hearts the family of Gwen Patterson announces her passing. Gwen
passed away peacefully with her loving husband Bob at her side on Friday,
September 6, 2013 at the age of 67 years. Gwen was born in Turner Valley the
third child of Henry and Madge (nee Keddie) Jones. The family moved to Grande
Prairie in 1954, and shortly after tragedy struck their family when Madge passed
of cancer in 1955. In 1958 Henry remarried to Isabelle Anderson and her two
children. Gwen graduated from Grande Prairie Composite High School in 1964.Gwen
married her High School sweet heart Bob on September 4, 1965 they lived in
Calgary then Drumheller, making many lifelong friends along the way. They
returned to Grande Prairie, where they worked, farmed and raised their family.
Gwen worked as a Paralegal for 30 years, with various law firms in Alberta. Gwen
took much pride in her home, always decorating in the most update cozy country
décor. She was an amazing cook and loved to put on a meal for family and
friends. Everyone will remember her homemade pies and signature lasagna. Gwen
was an accomplished seamstress, needlepoint, petty point and later in life took
up the fine art of quilting and many family and friends have beautiful quilts as
keepsakes. The most important thing to Gwen was her cherished grandchildren;
there was always a birthday card and gift in the mail if she couldn't be there;
never hesitating to travel far to be at dance recitals, hockey games and
important moments in their lives. Besides her loving husband of 48 years Bob,
Gwen is survived her children, daughter Corinne Patterson; son and
daughter-in-law Marc and Candus Patterson; her cherished grandchildren Kyle and
Jace Weegar, Paige, Hannah, Beau and Luke Patterson; her mother-in-law Charlotte
Patterson; sister Jessie Currie; brother and sister-in-law David and Evelyn
Jones; sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Jim Hale; brother David Anderson;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wayne and Paulette Patterson and many loving
nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. 
Our
beloved son, brother, and uncle departed peacefully, surrounded by loving family
and friends on Sunday, March 15 at 3:10 p.m. at Points West Hospice. Keith lived a
happy life on the Rex Patterson homestead in Bezanson until his "retirement" to
Grande Prairie in 2011, where he resided in the loving care of his sister Val
and brother-in-law Terry. He will be forever cherished and missed by his mother,
Allie Weegar, brother David Patterson, sisters Val (Terry) Williamson, Annette
(Ron) Mort, and their children Sandi (Lynn), Cathy (Laurie), Parri, James, Lisa,
Michael (Michelle), and Darrin. He is also survived by many grand- and
great-grand nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless special
friends who gave his life so much meaning. Keith was pre-deceased by his father
Bud Patterson in 1958, step-father Earl Weegar in 2001, and sister-in-law Rhea
Patterson in 2012. Please join us to remember Keith on Thursday, March 19 at 1PM
at the Bezanson Community Hall with a visitation and viewing prior to the
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Mary
“Polly” Patterson, longtime resident of Bezanson, AB, passed away peacefully
Friday, December 15, 2017, in Grande Prairie, AB, with her family by her side,
at the age of 94 years. Polly was born October 3, 1923, in Candomon Neath,
Wales. James and Margaret Stark, along with their children: David, Donald and
Mary, arrived in Quebec City, Quebec on April 26, 1926 aboard the Doric. They
arrived in the Peace River District on May 5, 1926. Polly rode her horse with
her brothers to the old Bezanson school, Polly married the boy next door, Buster
Patterson, on October 24, 1951. They settled on the Guy Patterson farmstead and
raised three sons: Billy, Danny, and Leslie. They farmed for many years, and
Polly worked at the Bezanson School as a janitor. She enjoyed curling, golfing,
dancing, playing cards, quilting, baking, and time with her grandchildren. Polly
will be sadly missed by her son Billy (Sheryll) Patterson and his family: Jason
Patterson and children Jagger and Keaton, Dustin Patterson, Raina (Shaye) Draper
and their children Austin, Jemma, and Sophia, Stacey (Jaime) Morris and their
children Ryder, Corbyn, Xander, and Sterling; son Danny (Brenda) Patterson and
his family: Tarah, Lannie (Sarah) Patterson and their children Charlotte and
Logan, Jordan (Amanda) Patterson and their children Nolan and Clara; son Leslie
(Cindy) Patterson and his family Amber (Rob) Sobel, Avery, and Deacon; sisters
in-law Lorice and Erna Stark; as well as a large extended family. Polly was
predeceased by her husband Meryle “Buster” Patterson; parents James and Margaret
Stark; mother and father in-law Adda and Guy Patterson; brothers: James Gold
Stark, David Stark, Don Stark, and Desmond Stark; brothers and sisters in-law
Laurence and Mildred Parrish, and Nemo and Minnie Sackett. 
Earl Thomas Patterson, of Mayerthorpe Alta, formerly of Grande Prairie, Alta.
passed away at the Extended Care Centre in Mayerthorpe on Friday May 30, 2003 at
the age of 84 years.
Ernest Bert Ogden passed away Tuesday, June 12, 1990 at the QE II Hospital,
Grande Prairie. at the age of 83 years. Bert was born in Jolicure, New
Brunswick, on January 24, 1907. He came to the Peace River country in August of
1926 and stayed in Bezanson. He farmed for many years alter working for
neighbors for a few years. He married Wauneita Paterson on November 20, 1935.
They had three children: Shirley, Robert, and Raymond.
Wauneita Ogden, resident of Grande Prairie,
passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the age of 95 years. Wauneita Ogden was
born in Murray, Iowa, United States. She came to Canada in April 1916 with her
sister Hazel and parents Rex and Grace Patterson. She married Bert November 20,
1935. They made their home on the farm in Bezanson. Wauneita loved to play the
piano, and enjoyed her flowers and vegetable garden. She loved to have family
and friends around. In 1982, due to failing health, Bert and Wauneita moved into
Pioneer Lodge, Grande Prairie. In the mid 80's Wauneita moved to Heritage Lodge.
Wauneita kept herself busy crocheting, embroidering, playing cards with friends
and many visits from friends and family. April 2011, Wauneita was taken to the
QEII Hospital where she remained until the time of her passing. Wauneita was
predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Bert; parents Rex and Grace
Patterson; two infant brothers; sister Hazel Weegar; brother Vernon Patterson;
brother Kenneth Patterson; one grandson; one granddaughter; one great-grandson;
brother in-law Rupert Weegar; nephew Earl Weegar; niece Linda Cage. Leaving to
mourn her passing are daughter Shirley (Elmer) Westergaard of Fort St. John,
B.C.; son Robert Ogden of Dawson Creek, B.C.; son Raymond (Linda) Ogden of
Bezanson; brother Milfred (Edith) Patterson; sister in-laws Allie Weegar and
Laura Patterson; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Hazel Catharine Weegar, resident of Bezanson, Alberta, passed away on Friday,
October 4, 1996 at her home at the age of 86 years.
Barbara
Fredrickson of Winfield, BC passed away with her family by her side at Kelowna
General Hospital at the age of 63 years, after a courageous battle with Cancer.
Barbara is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by her husband and soul
mate - Rod (Freddy), son – Michael, daughter – Deanna (husband Taylor),
grandchildren, Coleman, Drayton, Danja, Kelsi and Aaron, mother – Laura
Patterson, brother – Ernie Patterson, sister - Donna Drummond (husband Wallace),
along with many great friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her father,
Ken Patterson. Barbara truly adored spending time with her children and
grandchildren, tending to her roses, golfing, playing cards and traveling to
Phoenix and Hawaii. Barbara welcomed company with open arms and enjoyed many
great visits with friends and family. She always had a smile on her face, which
made her the most beautiful woman ever. Her inner beauty and who she was as a
person was so amazing; and that allowed her to make an instant connection with
anyone. 
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our DAD/PAPA on
June 23, 2018 in the Vernon Hospice at the age of 68 years. Working hard and
always accommodating friends and family was his life!
Linda Lee Cage passed away on June 5. 2002 at the age of 54 years.
Linda was born in Grande Prairie on October 23, 1947. She attended grade school
in Bezanson and high school in Grande Prairie before marrying Elvin Cage in
1965. Linda worked for many years as a dental assistant to Dr. Bagley and Dr.
Snatic in Beaverlodge prior to earning her degree in nursing. She returned to
Beaverlodge to continue her career as an RN at Beaverlodge Hospital. Linda
will be remembered and her memory cherished by her sons: Darin Cage (Penny
Gardner) and Calvin Cage, her grandsons: Riley and Spencer Cage and their mother
Lisa Cage (Jason Ostaszewski), her parents: Edith and Milfred Patterson, sisters
Elaine (Roger) Carle, Diane (Brian) Fowler, brothers Gerald (Anita) Patterson.
Larry (Lori) Patterson. as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
many other relatives and friends.