PERRY, Patrick Garth Perry

With deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Patrick “Pat” Garth Perry at 85, at the Central Okanagan Hospice House, Kelowna, on October 5, 2025. Pat was surrounded by family and friends in the days before his passing. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and good friend to many who cherished him.

Born in Kamloops, the son of Garth Hatchard and Peggy Evelyn (Eaton-Shore) Perry, growing up with fond memories of friends in Kamloops, and living in Kelowna for the last 38 years, Pat had an appreciation for hard work and resilience. He built a successful career as a farm equipment business owner and salesman. In his retirement, Pat enjoyed working at St. Hubertus Estate Winery and developed many close friendships through his work contacts.

Married to Helen Frances (Forster) Perry for 38 years, they enjoyed many sailing holidays, inviting friends and family to share in the experiences. His family and friends share many stories of sailing adventures with Pat at the helm, where he was happiest. An avid skier, he taught the generations behind him to love the mountains as well. Pat was so proud of his grandsons and, most recently, was blessed with two great-granddaughters, bringing him great joy.

We will all miss his dry humour, quick wit, and solid advice. A cowboy at heart, he had a soft spot for a good dog, a good horse, and wide open spaces, both on land and sea.

Though we mourn Pat’s passing, we celebrate a life well lived, guided by principle and full of love.

Pat is survived by his loving wife Helen, daughter Dana (Brad Heyman); son Jason Wokna; grandson Kieran (Taylor) Heyman, their daughters Sloane and Lydia; grandson Rhys (Abbey) Heyman; stepchildren Stephanie and Dylan Jones (Jeri Yeo), daughters Mackenzie and Taylor; nieces Lisa Forster (Darren Lett), Shauna Forster (Andrew Rayes), Cindi and Melanie Sangster; neices Cindi and Melanie Sangster; brother-in-law David (Candy) Forster; nephew Darcy (Angie) Forster; brother-in-law Murray (Nora Angeles) Forster, nephew Nathan, and niece Seneca Forster. He was predeceased by his sister Pamela Sangster.

We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Michaud and Dr. Lyle, and the medical, nursing, and support staff at the Kelowna General Hospital Dialysis Unit, for their care and attention to Pat during his 8 years as a renal dialysis patient. Thanks also to Dr. Stefanie Leung for her care of Pat’s many pulmonary issues in the last 8 years.

A Celebration of Life, for friends and family, and former work colleagues will be held at 5235 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, now Waldhof Estate Winery, on October 25, 2025, from 2:00 pm – until 4:00 pm.