Pat, 72, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2018. A beloved father, devoted husband, and respected member of the Edmonton business community, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Janet, his sons Brendan (Aisha) and Bevan Adams, and his brother Sean.
Born in Wiarton, Ontario in 1946, he was raised in Alberta. Out of high school, he joined the Navy, which was a source of pride and great memories for Pat. Throughout early adulthood, he worked many jobs and travelled extensively, all the while maintaining contact with Janet, the woman he loved and eventually married in 1981. A lifelong learner, he obtained a Master of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary and a Master of Business Administration from Queen's University.
Pat was an avid motorcyclist and was in the midst of his most recent adventure when he left us. He will be remembered as a man who lived his life in service to those around him, always ready to listen to and support others regardless of the challenges he faced himself. He was a man of many talents and passions who never ceased to surprise throughout his life. He left his mark on the landscape of Edmonton, and on those who knew him both within the city and around the world.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at The Oasis Centre, 10930 - 177 Street NW, Edmonton.
For those who wish, donations in Pat's name may be made to Inclusion Alberta, 11724 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, T5G 0X5.