Peacefully, at home in Exeter, on Sunday, December 13, 2015, with family by her side, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Bill Wheeler for 60 years. Dear mother of Danny Wheeler of Brighton, Dean and Judy Wheeler of St. Hubert, Quebec, Martin and Beth Wheeler of Fredericton, N.B., and Lisa and Larry Forrester of Barrie. Dear Gram to Jessica (Darby), Tanya (Matt), Bill (Amber); Katelyn; Miles, Tyler, Madison; Shayne and Alicia; and great-grandmother of Charly, Jorgia, Vandal, Larz, MacKenzie, Caius and Kirby. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bob (Doreen), Terry (Sharon), Marilyn, Sharon (Marty), Gary, Diane (Gene), and Brenda (Wayne). Predeceased by her parents Harry and Vera (McDonald) Bowden, and her siblings Ross, Marj (Chub), Wanda, Marvin (Audrey), Valerie, and Don (Donna). Pat was a golfer, a President of Caven Presbyterian Church Gordon Auxiliary, and a wonderful Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main) Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street S., Exeter on Friday, December 18th at 11AM with Pastor Mary Jane Bisset and Rev. Dorothy Henderson officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church, South Huron Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
WHEELER: Pat (Bowden), of Exeter
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Janice Collings
Our condolences to Bill and family. Had a lot of fun with Pat on the golf course. She was a terrific person.
Sandi McDonald Zebroski
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. My mom Audrey enjoyed many afternoon coffee visits and chats with Pat. My sincere condolences to you.
Exeter Senior Ladies Golf Members
Dear Bill and family
On behalf of the Senior Ladies Golf we offer our sincere condolences. Pat was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. There are so many wonderful words written about Pat in the comments. Our thoughts are with you Bill and your family.
Dave and Susan Moore
Bill and family: So sorry to hear about Pat! She was a special woman with a real love for life and the people that surrounded her in it! Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Doug and Kathy McVittie(McDonald)
Pat was special and so kind to my mom, Audrey, and we are so saddened to hear of her passing. Our hearts go out to you Bill and your children.
Exeter Tues. morning golf ladies
Sincere sympathy to the Wheeler family.
Eileen Flannigan
My deepest sympathy to you Bill and your family
. She was such a good friend to me for so many years. My prayers are with you. RIP MY dear friend
Donna Perry
Bill and Family Sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Pat. She was always so much fun and laughing. She will be really missed by all of us at church. My thought and prayers are with you.
Donna
Lisa & John from Montreal
My condolences to the Wheeler Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love John & Lisa xxoo
George& Beverley Hardie
Bill & family
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear wife Pat. Pat always was happy, quick to laugh and smile and joke with us.we will truly miss her around Caven Church.
Don and Joan heywood
Bill and family our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Bill and Bernice Thompson
Bill and Family;
Our sincere sympathy to you Bill and your Family in the loss of Pat.
She was such a wonderful lady always sharing a smile and happy memories of her life and family.Pat will be missed by many especially her “Gordon Group” friends.
Colleen, Mike, Jonah and Tyler
so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such good memories of her… And her perfection. It’s hard to lose a mom at any age. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Bill and family: We were saddened to hear of Pat’ s passing. Her ever present smile and ready laugh will be missed. Our condolences.
Bob and Wanda Reynolds
Bill and Family
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda
Janet Crim
Danny we are very sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dear Bill and Family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss.We have known the both of you for so many years! Pat was a good girl, and a wonderfull woman. Alice and Pat rode the golf cart together at Exeter Golf Course many times, as well as serving on the executive together.The many smiles and laughs we had together will not be forgotten! She will be missed by many. May God be with you. Jerry and Alice MacLean
Sherry Buddingh
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Pat! She was a great lady and will be tremendously missed. My heart goes out to Uncle Billy, Danny, Dean, Marty, Lisa and all their respective families. With love, hugs and kisses to all of you. R.I.P. Aunt Pat!
Jan Houston
R. I. P Aunt Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Al & Carole Preece
Dear Bill and family,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you. Pat was a spirited, fun person and we know how much she will be missed.
Al & Carole