PATRICIA ANDERSON

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

• I want to offer my most sincere condolences to you John and to family and friends. Life has made a huge change...and although it will be very painful and you will feel lost for a long time....I promise you that with each small step it will get a little easier..one breath at a time..one minute at a time...one hour at a time..and one day at a time. You never completely get over it...but there will be a time when it will not be so raw. All this I know because of my son....my prayers are with all of you...Bern - Posted by: Ms. Bernie Tarbet (student) on: Dec 17, 2017

• Dear Dan-el and Linda, Our deepest condolences from the Witherspoon family. Patty was a such a wonderful, joyful lady. - Posted by: Doug and Karen Witherspoon (Cousin) on: Dec 13, 2017

• Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Patricia, our dearly departed. John, may the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person. - Posted by: Jerry and Delia Lopez Ignaszewski (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2017

• Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy in the passing of Patricia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gary and I have many fond memories of our dance classes and dance socials at Patricia's Dance Studio. Patricia taught us many dance steps that we use to this day, plus she started us on West Coast Swing. Patricia was an amazing person, a wonderful dance instructor with a great sense of humour. She will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Luba & Gary Gillies (former dance students/friends) on: Dec 01, 2017

• Dear JOhn, Our heartfelt condolences to you and Patricias family.The dance community will be lost without patricias bubbly personality, love of dance, and life itself.We have many great memories of Patricia with our dancing.travelling and visiting with her over the past 14 years.Patricia was a wonderful friend and dance instructor to us. we will miss her dearly. - Posted by: Dixie and Elaine (Friends) on: Nov 28, 2017

• Our condolences to the family on the loss of wonderful Patricia. We really appreciated her efforts with the "Dancing at the Forks" program. Also condolences from Ruth Alderson, who danced with me at the Nairn Ave and Belgian Club Studios, where we had a great time, thanks to her bubbly personality. We even got a couple of lessons in at the Seniors Club on Burnell St. @ Sargent Ave. We will miss you. - Posted by: John & Josie Wilsbech (friend) on: Nov 27, 2017

• Such a great loss to dance in Wpg anyone who really knew her she danced like the wind very strong and enjoying every moment the heavens opened for you never forgotten xo deb - Posted by: Deb siedleski (student through work shop) on: Nov 26, 2017

• My condolences to Patricia's family. - Posted by: Valerie Alderson () on: Nov 26, 2017

• Rest in Peace - Posted by: Marc Desrosiers () on: Nov 26, 2017

• Dear John. We recently received this very sad news of Patricia’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and Patricia’s family. About thirteen years ago, a mature but newly married couple with few common friends, challenged themselves to take dancing lessons. It was Patricia’s friendly, bubbling personality and her casual and encouraging approach to teaching that allowed this couple to feel confident while making mistakes; to feel valued while appearing awkward; to slowly raise their eyes away from their toes and hold themselves straight and firm in good frame; to want to dance among more accomplished dancers and not feel intimidated; to thoroughly enjoy themselves pursuing an activity that was, at first, so much out of their comfort zone. Through dance, through Patricia, that couple made many new friends and many wonderful memories. Patricia helped change their lives for the better. We continue to dance. - Posted by: Wes and Rosemary Henderson (Students and friends, now living in BC) on: Nov 25, 2017

• We were so sorry to hear about Patricia’s passing. Our condolences to John and her family. I used to go to Patricia’s dance studio for dance lessons throughout the years. I remember Patricia telling me her dreams of opening up her own dance studio and wedding reception when she taught at the Belgium Club. Not only did she succeed this dream, we were so pleased and excited to have our wedding there. Patricia was truly an amazing, talented and wonderful lady. We will miss her and her smile. - Posted by: Kim & Ron Smith (Friend) on: Nov 25, 2017

• John, Kristen, Mike & Savanna, Nicholas, Sheldon, Linda & Randy, Danel, Shelley & family, Our heartfelt sympathy and love are sent to you all at this very difficult time. Patricia was always a “special” angel on earth and positively impacted each person she met with her incredible zest for life and luminous spirit. She was truly a unique individual who had an extraordinary talent for bringing people together, creating beautiful experiences and changing people’s lives for the better. Patricia offered the gift of herself in life, as an adoring wife, loving mother & grandmother, devoted daughter, loyal sister, inspirational dance instructor, visionary wedding/event planner, cherished relative and friend to so, so many. Her gifts were and will be forever treasured. - Posted by: Judy, Roger & Matt Trachsel (Relatives) on: Nov 24, 2017

• Dan and Linda. Very Sorry to hear about Pat. Her big heart and smile will be missed a lot. - Posted by: Gladys Dunn (Somers) (cousin) on: Nov 24, 2017

• My deepest condolences to Patricia's family. So many memories of this wonderful lady. - Posted by: Cheryl & David Good (Cousin) on: Nov 24, 2017

• I am so sorry to hear of Patricia's passing. She truly gave it a good fight and always with a smile. She was a pillar in the dance community. I always felt welcomed at her studio where we all had such good times. Everyone who knew her, will forever miss her. She once told me "dancing makes you happy"! She was so right. I will always remember those words and think of her. I also like to think she is on a biggest dance floor somewhere with her biggest smile! - Posted by: Sherril Douglas (Friend) on: Nov 23, 2017

• This is terrible news and we're so sorry for your loss. Patricia was a guiding light during our wedding preparations and it would have been impossible without her good sense and care. Our deepest sympathies, she was a kind and wonderful woman, this was clear even in our short time knowing her. - Posted by: Eric and Mel Roy (Had our wedding at the Ballroom) on: Nov 23, 2017

• I'm so very sorry to hear of Patricia's passing. She was truly a remarkable woman and a guiding force in the dance community for which she had done so much. She will be sorely missed. My condolences John and Family.... Kathryn McGuire - Posted by: Kathryn McGuire (fellow teacher) on: Nov 22, 2017

• Dearest John My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and the family on the profound passing of beautiful Patricia. She was my first Zumba instructor and without her energy, enthusiasm and tremendous wit I wouldn't be where I am today! I will miss her immensely! Love Darcey Feuer - Posted by: Darcey Feuer (Acquaintance ) on: Nov 22, 2017

• So sorry for your loss of a true Angel on earth. I use to work with Pat at United Grain Growers. We had lots of fun times, especially when we would go Ball room dancing after work and drink peach wine. The wine helped with the moves. Pat was always a happy, easy to talk to friend and she will be truly missed by all who were lucky enough to meet her. Keep dancing in heaven Pat Kim Krasnowski - Posted by: KIM KRASNOWSKI (FRIEND AND EX CO-WORKER) on: Nov 22, 2017

• So sorry to hear the loss of a lovely lady, dance teacher, and travelling friend who organized many good trips and events for her students. I and many other will miss her lovely smile, and warmth, her soft touch when one took dance lessons with her. John my thoughts and sympathy, I send to you and be a strong person at this sad overwhelming time of grief for a person who did a lot for the dance world in Winnipeg. - Posted by: Gloria Lawrence (Dance student/friend) on: Nov 21, 2017

• John, so sorry to hear of Patricia's passing. We will miss her deeply. Our condolences go out to you and to all your and Patricia's family. Her smile and zest for life will be missed. - Posted by: nadine and charlie scholl (friend/dance community) on: Nov 21, 2017

• Sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Gail Beaudin (Friend) on: Nov 20, 2017

• Our deepest sympathies John and family. - Posted by: Nicole and David Forsyth (friends) on: Nov 20, 2017

• I am terribly sorry for your loss. Though I personally never met Patricia, I believe she was a wonderful person. I know she was truly a blessing for my son Dylan. My prayers and well wishes to the entire family during this time in. - Posted by: Roxann Konkin (Dylan Barker's mom) on: Nov 20, 2017

• So sorry to hear about Patricia’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to your family. - Posted by: Lorna Pankratz (Dance participant) on: Nov 18, 2017