Obituary - Patrick DeMan
Patrick DeMan
1941 - 2020
Patrick John DeMan passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the age of 78 years. Left to cherish Patrick’s memory are his children, Dallas (Dallas) DeMan and Pam DeMan (Brendon Hamilton); grandchildren, Brayden (Sydney), Kobi, Cody, Bryce (Sierra), Brooklyn, Rowenna and Tavynn; great-grandchildren, Porter, Tucker and Layah as well as his sister, Margaret. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Norma as well as his sister, Michaela. Patrick was born and raised in Medicine Hat. He didn’t love being a kid or going to school as he acted like he was 18 the majority of his life. Patrick loved his mother dearly and was the apple of her eye. He attended high school in Wilcox, SK where became a proud Notre Dame ‘Hound’. Patrick moved to Yellowknife where he worked in the mines, played hockey and started his family along with his businees career. He was a great hockey player and coach; loving all sports especially baseball in which he won a Little League Championship. Patrick was a very proud Canadian as he always said, “Canada - what a country!” Patrick was an entrepreneur and a fine businessman whether it was delivering the Edmonton Journal, owning a Pepsi-Cola franchise, a hotel in Richmound or his final success owning the Redcliff Truckstop. He loved working at the truckstop and he thought after a lot of years of being a businessman, he didn’t really know what he would grow up to be. Patrick loved the Endersby hunting trips to Ya Ha Tinda with the boys, watching football with Dallas, beer, traveling, golfing with his El Centro family in California, visiting with company, sunny Mondays and friendships. He loved to tell stories and embellish them as he did it to make people feel good and laugh. Patrick was tough... like Dad’s are supposed to be and took care of his family, always telling them who was #1. He had an amazing life and was full of love; always giving and very generous. Patrick didn’t have any bad days and silence was never awkward. The back of his business card, which sums up his life, reads this:
‘Hello old friend, let me introduce myself...
I’m a miner, taxi driver, bootlegger,
Pepsi man, hotel owner, bartender,
railroader, truckstop operator.
I’m a football player, hockey player
coach, golfer, fisherman, hunter
I’m also a gardener, keeper of koi
and a dog owner.
Lastly, I’m a son, husband, father,
grandfather and brother.’
A Celebration of Patrick’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Due to restrictions in place regarding COVID - 19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health - funeral services are now limited to no more than 100 attendees including family and funeral home staff. Memorial donations in Patrick’s name may be made to the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, PO Box 100, Wilcox, SK, S0G 5E0; The War Amps, Key Tag Service, 1 Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, ON, M1V 5K9 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 - 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4H6.
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Kathy:
Jul 06, 2020 at 07:55 PM
My Condolences to the Family.
Pat was a great man.
Worked for him at Trukkers for a couple of months before he sold it.
You will be missed by many!
R.I.P Pat
Lori Siedlecki:
Jul 06, 2020 at 08:38 PM
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family! Losing a parent is one of the hardest things that one could ever experience. Hold on to the memories and the special times that you had. Remember he will your angel that will guide you and always be watching over you.
Pam and Brooklyn know the Siedlecki’s are giving you and the family a hug to help get you through this difficult time! 💕
Our prayers are with you all and may your pain lessen as the days gone on!
Cherryl Blais:
Jul 06, 2020 at 09:41 PM
What an unexpected Loss. Pat battled as hard and as positively as anyone could. We were all looking forward to seeing him one more time at Sunbeam Lake. His gentle manner and giving heart will always be cherished. I am honoured to have met him and have spent many evenings in conversation, discussion decor, gardening and general B.S. Pat will be missed immensely by me...Princess Big Smoke. 🥰
Marilyn McRae:
Jul 06, 2020 at 10:52 PM
RIP Patrick you will always be loved and remembered for your smile and jovial manner we will miss you kind words go to all your family at this difficult time Don and Marilyn McRae
David Lyrén:
Jul 07, 2020 at 05:11 AM
I’m sad to hear that Pat left us. I have many great memories with him that I cherish.
Jerry and Jean Ziebart:
Jul 07, 2020 at 05:15 PM
4401 Southlands Drive SE STE 408
Masterpiece Southlands
Mary & Gary Deardorff:
Jul 07, 2020 at 09:08 PM
We consider ourselves blessed to have spent time with Pat for several winters in the desert in El Centro, CA. He liked to represent “Mexico” in our annual “Can-Am” competitions....which we always took to mean that he liked everybody & wasn’t taking sides. We don’t really know if that part was true, but we do believe the other side definitely was....over golf & beers & campfires & Irish stew, we never heard anyone say a bad word about him. Rest In Peace, dear Friend.
Ron and Clara Sulz:
Jul 08, 2020 at 01:15 PM
Very sorry to hear of our Dear friend Pat's passing. Pat has been a friend of mine since we were kids. We covered a lot of ground together whether it was Europe or the frozen North, Yellowknife to be exact. Skated and played hockey in lots of rinks. He was a true friend and he will be missed. Suffering is over so now he can rest in peace. Cheers Ron
Jerry and Jean:
Jul 08, 2020 at 01:31 PM
For Pats' Family:
We Wish you our Condolences and Sympathy, on losing Pat, and we will be thinking of you during this Sad Time. Our Families have been connected over a number of years and have always thought well of him. Too young to be gone.
Donna Treiber ( Ostrom ):
Jul 08, 2020 at 02:01 PM
"The circle of Life. " We will all join some day , but in no hurry to get there . Pat did live life to the fullest .
It was our school years in Med. Hat when our paths crossed . Yes you liked the fun scene , in school , and your athletic days were big high -lite . I being a cheer-leader , our paths crossed . Will remember your all-star days . Keep shinning as a gardening angle for those loved ones you left behind. Am sure you left a great impression. Blessing to all left behind GOD BLESS
Donna ( Ostrom ) Treiber & husband Dennis Treiber Kelowna B. C.
Pam Gardner (Bouman):
Jul 08, 2020 at 02:40 PM
Dallas, Pam and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He was a great father, he was very proud of you kids. Pat was very good to my kids as well. My deepest condolences.
Vern & Vicki Hagerty:
Jul 08, 2020 at 03:49 PM
Our sincere condolences to the DeMan family at this very sad time. Patrick was a fun loving, kind, caring, and extremely generous person. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Tracey Lazar:
Jul 08, 2020 at 06:57 PM
Dallas & Family
So sorry for your loss. May many years of memories help through this difficult time.
My thought are with you.
Tracey Lazar
Marie Kunz:
Jul 08, 2020 at 08:45 PM
We are sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. Until we meet again RIP 💐🍻
Ray Lambert:
Jul 09, 2020 at 12:17 PM
I was sadden in hearing of the passing of Pat. I had been aware of his battle with cancer. Pat and I go back to school years, playing football for the St. Mary,s Roughriders. Playing football and hockey at Notre Dame College, and our years of playing hockey and sharing a room at the Con bonk house as we both worked for Cominco as hard rock miners in Yellowknife. Great memories. R.I.P.
Penny FeleskyPorcina:
Jul 09, 2020 at 01:39 PM
My deepest sympathy to All the Family at this very difficult time. Pat is a long time friend and will be missed by many.
Lots of great meMories of a great guy!
Rest In Peace. penny.
Ron & Diane Strouts:
Jul 09, 2020 at 03:23 PM
Our deepest sympathy to the DeMan family on the passing of Pat.
I will always remember the good times we had playing hockey and baseball in our younger years. Also enjoyed the time with Pat at Notre Dame. Whenever I have a corn feast and a cold beer, I’ll remember Pat. Rest In Peace my friend.
Harold and Val Leitch:
Jul 10, 2020 at 09:11 AM
Pam - I was sorry to read that your Dad had passed away. I remember you often talking about him when we worked together. Sending our sympathies
Harold and Val
Diane & Rod Tilson:
Jul 10, 2020 at 09:52 AM
Margaret, Dallas & family and Pam & family:
Our family is not able to be with you physically today but I still want to share some of my thoughts with you. Pat was away from home during my early years, but I have vivid memories of our family's excitement when he would return for family get-togethers and the refrain of "Patrick's coming!" rings in my mind. When I think of him, I see a man with a sense of humor and adventure, commitment and inner strength. He welcomed challenges and handled them with foresight and wisdom. Patrick loved family and was always there to provide support and guidance. He was immensely proud of his children and their offspring. He had a warm and welcoming spirit and gifted us with a legacy of compassion, love and the importance of family. And when he had a choice to make, he always chose kindness.
Even though we cannot join you in person today, our family is with you via the live stream and we, too, will be sharing our memories of Patrick. We will miss him.
Dave and Deb:
Jul 10, 2020 at 12:47 PM
Dallas and family.....our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad, a wonderful neighbour and great fellow....our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna and Barry Graham:
Jul 10, 2020 at 03:48 PM
Donna and I were deeply saddened to hear about Patrick,a true Irish buddy.We always enjoyed our visit around our backyard community fires at Sunbeam Lake RV Park with Patrick and of course many others.I will always remember Patrick's gimmes in a game of golf as they surely enhanced my scores.Being from Saskatchewan ourselves we enjoyed his stories from Notre Dame College and Father Athol Murray.A most social,generous person in every way.Patrick will be truly missed but fond memories will always remain.Sincere best wishes to all the DeMan family, hugs Donna and Barry Graham. P.S. Have a great Irish wake!
Sam and Camille Bissell:
Jul 10, 2020 at 10:38 PM
We are so sorry. May he Rest In Peace.
Bev Merrifield:
Jul 13, 2020 at 01:18 PM
Maggie,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Patrick, especially during these times when it's difficult to have everyone together. I hope you will find some solace in the love of family and friends.