PATRICIA HERRMANN

1936 – PATRICIA HERRMANN – 2025
Mrs. Patricia Anne “Pat” Herrmann (nee Thacker) passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Left to remember her are her sons, Mark (Roxane) and grandchildren, Nichole, Ethne, Vanessa and Lindsay and David (Julie) and their children, Amy (Andrew) and their children, Ezra (and one on the way) and Blair and fiancé, Kyla; sister, Barb King; brother, Jack (Shirley); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Clarence; parents, Gertrude and Bob Thacker; and brother-in-law, Alf King. Pat was born on July 10th, 1936, in Medicine Hat to Gertude and Bob Thacker and was raised in Redcliff and attended school in Redcliff and then Medicine Hat High School. Pat was active in the Redcliff community, involved in Girl Guides, was a Brownie leader, taught Sunday School, babysat regularly, and loved caring for her baby brother, Jack. She worked at Dominion Glass in Redcliff, followed by a banking position in Medicine Hat until her marriage. After meeting at a square dance in Redcliff, she married Clarence on October 6th, 1962, and became a farm wife in the Schuler area. Many a day was spent running warm meals to Clarence and the boys in the fields during the long summer days. She also quickly earned her apprenticeship in grain truck driving, cow chasing, and tending to chickens, hogs, and dogs. Gardening was also a passion, producing a large, beautiful, and bountiful vegetable garden every year. Pat was also known for her delicious farm meals, especially her homemade buns, bread, chocolate chip cookies, and pickles. Pat and Clarence raised their sons, Mark and David, in the farm life, nurturing them through the years and instilling in them strong Christian values. Pat and Clarence retired to Medicine Hat in 1987 but continued to be actively involved with the farm and family. After Clarence’s early passing in 1993, Pat continued as the matriarch of her family. Pat loved and was dearly loved by all her grandchildren, forming many special memories throughout her life with each grandchild. Pat also had a unique skill for writing beautiful poems for family occasions. These poems remain cherished keepsakes. Pat was also a passionate and gifted photographer; her grandchildren and prairie and grain field landscapes were her favorite subjects. Pat was faithful throughout her Christian walk, beginning with her family in Redcliff at St. Ambrose, continuing with Clarence and family at the Church of God in Schuler, and then at Temple Baptist Church in Medicine Hat.
“This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118 vs 24
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Temple Baptist Church, 606 – 7th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4K8 on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Michael Diebert officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via live stream by logging on to https://www.templebaptist.ca/church-online/ at the above date and time. In lieu of flowers, Pat has requested donations be made in her memory to the Pinecrest Bible Camp, PO Box 23062, Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7.

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