Isabelle Patricia Koontz
June 9, 1934 - February 26, 2015
As published in the March 9, 2015 World-Spectator
Pat was born in Moosomin, Sask. on June 9, 1934 to Stanley and Mabel Kirbyson. She was raised on a farm. In the fall of 1952, Pat moved to Regina, Sask. to take her nurse’s training.
She eventually moved to Burlington, WA where she met her husband. She was married on July 13, 1957 in a double wedding with her sister. A year later her only child, Patty, was born. The family eventually moved to Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island where Pat was Director of Nursing Services for Whidbey Island Manor for over 30 years. After her divorce, Pat moved to Mt. Vernon, WA where she continued nursing until age 70. Upon her retirement she moved to Everett, WA to live with her daughter.
Pat was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. This organization brought her many life-long friendships.
She is survived by her daughter Patty; grandchildren Natalie and Collin; great-grandchildren Raquel and Jaden; and sisters, Betty Smart and Eleanor Hutton.
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