Patricia Karen Jones
April 18th, 2015
JONES, Patricia Karen (Ewasiuk)
God looked around His garden and saw an empty space. He put His arms around our loved one and said “Please, come with me!”
Patricia Karen Jones (Ewasiuk) born April 29, 1969 left this earth with undeniable grace and dignity on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Beside her until the end was the love of her life, her husband, Scott.
Patricia worked as a Business Analyst and was preparing for her Project Management certification. She recently celebrated her 25th year anniversary with TransCanada Corporation.
For those that knew her, Patricia loved to travel; Maui being one of her favorite places to visit. She adored her dog Brandee who always brought her peace while relaxing. She loved spending time with her family at Flathead Lake in Montana and wasn’t afraid to jump into a cold mountain lake when the time was right. She loved spending time outdoors, especially in the Rocky Mountains of Banff and Lake Louise. Patricia had a passion for sports and was a devoted fan of curling and hockey. Her other passions included reading, scrapbooking, doing numerous crafts, gardening, baking and cooking. She spent countless Sundays preparing exquisite meals for family and friends.
Patricia had a passion for life and lived it to the fullest; she refused to let her illness define the woman she was. She was altruistic and selfless and made the world a better place for those she loved each and every day she lived. She in turn was loved and cherished by so many and will be deeply missed.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Scott Jones of Airdrie, AB; her mother, Leona Ewasiuk of Airdrie, AB; her father, Marshall Ewasiuk of Two Hills, AB; brothers, Timothy (Kelly) Ewasiuk of Calgary, AB Robert (Kim) Ewasiuk of Ardrossan; nephew, Justin; and nieces, Alexandria, Cassandra, Amanda, Courtney, and Mikayla.
We wish to extend our thanks to the staff of the Foothills Medical Center and Tom Baker Cancer Center and numerous doctors and medical staff who took exceptional care of Patricia during her illness. This includes Dr. Don Morris, Nurse Cathy Fedechko, Dr. Chris White, Nurse Roula Simmons, Dr. Erin Kennah, Dr. Jan-Willem Henning, Dr. Sasha Michelle Lupichuk, Dr. Catherine Dorrington, Dr. Karen Valentine, Dr. Peter Giannoccaro, Dr. John Klassen, Dr. Martin LaBrie, Dr. Jessica Orr, the Nursing staff at Unit 81 in FMC, and the countless other medical professionals who cared for Patricia over the years.
A Celebration of Patricia’s Life will be held at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1305 Main Street, Airdrie, AB on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm with interment at the Airdrie Cemetery where Patricia’s ashes will be placed to rest and a reception will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in Patricia’s memory be made to:
Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Tom Baker Cancer Center Research
1331 29th St NW Calgary, AB T2N 4N2
or online at albertacancer.ca/memorial.
Messages:
Scott and family...I just heard yesterday of your dear Pats passing.Needless to say i was very shocked to hear this.We send sincere condolences,gone way too soon.I saw Pat a couple years ago.Sending you strength to help you through the difficult days.I used to bartend at the curling club and always enjoyed visits with Pat,always friendly.
Scott, we are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of the love of your life, Pat. Although we did not meet Pat, we have heard stories of you both through dad (Lloyd), Uncle Jack and Aunt Kathy. May the memories you share of life together support you during this time and the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Catherine and Dennis
I had the pleasure of crossing paths and collaborating with Pat on several occasions over the last 11 years at TransCanada. I remember meeting her right after I moved to the Power Accounting Group. She was so patient with all my questions and very friendly and warm. Any time our paths crossed after that time I always looked forward to whatever I was working on when I found out I'd either be obtaining information from or providing information to Pat. She always had a smile on her face, a sense of humor, and never got uptight. Pat has truly been a gift to everyone and anyone who knew her. My thoughts are with her family at this sad time.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Pat was such a fun loving, generous, and genuine person. We have fond memories of working with Pat, at the many gatherings of the Nova social club, curling, and dog training classes with Brandee. Pat always stood out in a crowd with her radiant, welcoming smile. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
To Pat's family, my sincere condolences. I worked with Pat as a colleague for a number of years and remember her fondly. I would often see her in passing and she would always greet me with a smile and an update on what she was doing. I hope it some comfort to you to know that she will be missed and touched many of us at TransCanada.
Scott, Our sincerest condolences to you and Pat's family. We were shocked when Mum (Aunt Kathy) called us to relate the heartbreaking news. Although you and Pat battled this on your own, remember that you have family that will always be there to support you in any way possible. We are sorry that we weren't able to come out to visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Martin and Diane
Scott, Pat was a remarkable woman who brought so much fun to the office and to everyone around her. I loved working with your wife and talking to her about life in general. She had an amazing perspective. I miss her everyday she is not here. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
To the Ewasiuk Family So very sad that you have lost a daughter and a dear sister. We send our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Jean Shepansky
Scott, words cannot express how heartbroken we are for you. We had no idea that Pat was battling cancer, so the news of her passing came as quite the shock. Although we didn't spend as much time together as we would have liked it was very clear how much you loved one another. We are so thankful that you were there for her until the end, sharing in all life's good times and difficult times. The comfort you are getting from memories, her family and the Jones side shows how much you were both cared for by so many. We want to pass on our most sincere condolences to you and all of her family. We love you, Jason, Cheri, Faith, Connor and Chloe
Scott & The Ewasiuk Family We are saddened to hear of our cousin Patti's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. We remember Patti as a spirited little girl who was loved by everyone being the youngest grandchild. We are glad to see she pursued her passions & hobbies in spite of her illness. May the memories from your travels together ease your sadness. Ray & Liz, Les & Aline, Donna & Art, Val
I had the good fortune to work with Pat for a number of years and experience how her positive, cheerful outlook on life cascaded to the work place every day. Years later our paths crossed again when Tim and I started to work together. I even had the good fortune to work with Scott. That is when you start to see the quality and integrity of the whole family. I doubt there is any family in the world that has not been impacted by cancer. Hopefully everyone can make a small donation to put an end to this disease so we don't lose anymore wonderful people like Pat before their time. Our thoughts are with the family. Bruce and Liz Tyson
Scott We had the pleasure of meeting you and Diane at the Couples Conference this year. Pat was an incredible force. She lit the room when she walked in. We felt an immediate connection to the two of you. We are deeply saddened that you have lost the love of your life. We hope that wonderful memories will envelope you during this time and in the future. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.
Scott, Our deepest condolences to you and Pat's family. We had no idea she was battling an illness. She was always cheerful and had a smile when we would see you guys and Brandee on the dog paths. Thinking of you during this very sad time. Dean & Chris
I was so saddened to hear about your loss and wish to convey our sincere condolences. I will miss seeing Pat along the neighborhood paths while walking "Hannah" and hope that you take comfort in knowing her kindness touched the lives of many.