Mr. David Llewellyn Patterson

David L. Patterson, 81, of Nanton, AB passed away on December 2nd, 2024 at the High River Hospital with his wife, Felicity, by his side. David was born in Calgary, AB in 1943 to Arthur and Theresa Patterson, and grew up on the family farm, homesteaded by his grandfather, near Millarville. David attended Ballyhamage School, riding his horse to the local one-room school until grade 9, when he attended school in Red Deer Lake, then Midnapore, and graduated from Oilfields High School in Black Diamond. David then studied Drafting and Surveying at SAIT before going to work for Midwest Surveys. In 1968, David moved back to the family farm to ranch with his father. In 1972, David married his verbal sparring partner, Felicity, and a few years later, they welcomed their son, Ian, and then daughter, Cathy. In 1979, Dave, Felicity, and the kids moved west of Nanton where they would make their home and grow their farm along with Dave’s brother, Don, and his family. Dave found great interest in what people were interested in and had an unquenchable curiosity about how and why things worked, a quality that served him well in his decades of creating something from not much while farming and ranching. Dave was a beloved friend and neighbor, always eager to lend a hand, ready with a smile and a wave. He rarely saw an auction sale he didn’t enjoy or an event that couldn’t inspire a poem. Dave and Felicity found immense pleasure in travel, both near and far, trekking to East Africa, Australia, Central America, South Africa, China, South America, Europe, and much of the USA. He also made several memorable trips with friends, including the other 2 of the “3-men-in-a-boat,” Ron & Jack. David was predeceased by his parents, Authur and Theresa; his granddaughter Cassandra; and his brother-in-law Chris Thompson; also by Ed Poffenroth. David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Felicity; son Ian (Illisha) of Calgary and his daughter Cathy Mason (Steve) of High River. Grandchildren Kaige, Atlas, and Kenedii; sister Louise Bruns (Eldon) of Millarville, sister Anne Thompson (Chris) of Millarville, and brother Don (Jill) of Nanton. Also survived by his Aunts Jeannine Lewis (Harold) and Lauren Hitchner (Keith); his close cousin Dorothy Sweeney (Keith); and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews, with a special mention of his nephew Jamie, with whom he enjoyed chatting endlessly about cattle, equipment, and the weather. Dave was thrilled that Jamie, along with his family, is carrying on the Patterson farming/ranching legacy. David’s family would like to thank the staff of Unit 300 at the High River Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the High River Health Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. A Celebration of David's Life will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the Millarville Race Track Hall. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mr. David Llewellyn Patterson

July 19, 1943 - December 2, 2024