Doreen Patricia Lowry, known to all as Pat, passed away on June 5, 2015 in Victoria, BC. She was born in Jasper, Alberta on July 20, 1926. Pat is survived by her husband Bill; her twins Theresa (Mark) and Tom (Brigitte); her grandchildren Jenna, Brandon and Nicholas; her sister Shirley and many nieces and nephews.
Pat was a long time resident of James Bay. She transferred from the Penticton Branch of the Bank of Commerce to the Victoria Branch in 1956, renting in James Bay. There she met Bill who was living in the house next door. They married in 1959 and bought the last empty lot in James Bay at that time, building a house, where she has lived until her passing. She and Bill were avid gardeners. She would tell people that Bill looked after the vegetables and she the flowers. She enjoyed travelling to visit her son and family wherever he was stationed, where she would say that they were treated like royalty; her one day a week looking after her granddaughter until she started school; her Friday afternoons spent with her daughter, tootling all over Victoria; her Friday and Saturday evenings out at the casino with her buddy Florence; and her glass of wine with Bill each evening while watching the news. She was a member of the Esquimalt Legion’s Seniors Group and looked forward to their road trips. Pat was a very friendly, outgoing, caring person, making friends of all ages, everywhere she went. She was an active, energetic lady, with a huge personality, living a very full life, filled with lots of laughter, love and adventures with family and friends. She will be very much missed by all.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be held for family and friends at the end of June.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC SPCA at http://www.spca.bc.ca/
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
14 Responses
My thoughts and pryers are with you.
I only knew Pat for a breif time she was a wonderful lady
We shared a beautiful day celebrating Pat’s amazing life. As a family friend for more than 40 years, it was so touching to hear her family and friends share wonderful memories of Pat. I know she looks down from above and was proud of her family for putting on a celebration of her life with lots of love and heartfelt emotion. I was blessed to have known Pat and she will always be in my heart. Condolences to Billy, Tom, Theresa and their families. Pat was with us all in spirit today:)
Marina Taylor
Nos sympathies à la famille éprouvée par ce deuil.
Gisèle et Jean-yves
From Danielle and I , our sincere condolences to the Lowry family. I have known Mr & Mrs Lowry for over 30 years. She was very proud of her children and a real people person. She will be missed for sure. To Mr Lowry , courage in the coming days .