Pat was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada, June 9, 1934, to Stanley and Mabel Kirbyson. She was raised on a farm. In the fall of 1952, Pat moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, to take her nurse’s training.

She eventually moved to Burlington, Wash., where she met her husband. She was married 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, Wash., on Whidbey Island, where Pat was the director of nursing services for Whidbey Island Manor for more than 30 years.

After her divorce, Pat moved to Mt. Vernon, Wash., where she continued nursing until age 70. Upon her retirement, she moved to Everett, Wash., to live with her daughter. Pat was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. This organization brought her many lifelong friendships. She is survived by her daughter, Patty; grandchildren, Natalie and Collin; great-grandchildren, Raquel and Jaden; and sisters Betty Smart and Eleanor Hutton. Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA.