We Remember
SILZER, Patricia (née Opitz)
January 1, 1970 — April 9, 2020
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Patricia Silzer, on April 9, 2020, at the age of 86.
Patricia was born to Rose and Joseph Opitz in Saskatoon, SK on June 22, 1933, moving to Englefeld, SK and then to Watson, SK as a child.
Patricia met Jacob through the R.O.S.S. social club and they married on July 8, 1953. They moved to Regina, SK in 1955 where they started their family. In 1970, they moved to Kelowna, BC with their good friends, the Pisio and Bruynzeel families, after spending vacation time in BC. Patricia loved social gatherings, music, and dancing. She was a great cook and had a passion for baking, she was always creating something irresistible. She was an avid sewer from fine fashion clothing to upholstery. Pat took pride in growing an organic garden throughout the years. Her favourite memories included trips to Alaska and Hawaii and numerous camping trips. She volunteered hundreds of hours in her lifetime including a special needs school in Regina, The Kelowna Elks, Kelowna Blood Donor Clinic, and the Rutland Senior Centre.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Jacob Silzer; two daughters Kathy and Cindy (Nick); granddaughters Rebecca and Amanda (Mike); great-grandchildren Hayley, Sarah, and Liam; sisters Bettie Fuhrmann , Judy (Ron) Heck and Mary (Jerry) Baumgartner; brothers Tom (Marlene) Opitz and Ray (Marilyn) Opitz and brother in law Emil (Faye) Silzer; by numerous nieces, nephews and their families; special friends Bonnie and Matt who she thought of as a daughter and grandson; and her close cousin Melissa who had a special bond with her. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Rose Opitz and her special Aunt Sue.
We would like to thank Spring Valley Care Home for taking special care of Patricia and her family during this difficult time and a very special heart felt thank you to Jamie, Nurse Alex and Gloria.
My sincere condolences to all family members. She was my favourite aunt growing up in Regina. I will miss her so much.
Our sincere condolence to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and the family
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Pat’s passing, Though we have not seen her and Uncle Jake for many years, we remember the times they came out to the farm at Watson and the visits with the family. On behalf of the Carl Silzer family members we offer prayers for your family in your loss.
My condolence’s go to you and your family. I enjoyed my days getting to know Pat and she will for sure be missed. I remember when she would pedal so quickly in her wheelchair we would joke she should join a wheelchair basketball team ❤️ We will take extra good care of Jacob and remember to keep Pats memory alive.
Such an amazing loving spirit, she always brought a smile to our eye with her glint in her eye and love to our heart. Our condolences to all of her family. Much love❤❤ Patershuks