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Patricia Hope Witt Torgerson
7.8.1938 - April 1, 2022

Place of Birth: Minot, ND
 Residence: Spokane, WA formerly of Lambert, MT
 Age: 83

Doreen Vaira-Herbert (Glasgow, MT)
Apr 8, 2022
Ken, Beth, Lewis & families, we are so very sorry To read this news. Pat was such an asset to WIFE and all the other programs she was involved in. I have always enjoyed my visits and shared many a laugh with her! Prayers to you all as you navigate through your loss.
Wanda Tofte (Sidney, Mt)
Apr 8, 2022
Ken, Beth and Lewis, I’m so sad and sorry to hear about Pat! I first met her when we were both teaching in Sidney. Your dad can tell some interesting stories that occurred with them and myself! She led and active and interesting life! Prayers for you all!
Cindy Shaw (Columbia Falls, MT)
Apr 8, 2022
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great friend to my mother and a mentor to me. I have so many wonderful memories of her!
Sue Schmitz Holt (San Manuel, AZ)
Apr 9, 2022
Pat was a beautiful lady! When I lived in Billings, I always made a point to stop and see her at the WIFE booth at the NILE and other shows she might be attending. We would talk about farming and Richland County goings-on. She and Dad (Al Schmitz) had a good friendship, with mutual interest in family farm issues. Deepest sympathy to Ken and the family. My prayers are with you all.
Pam and Richard Dahl (Sidney, MT)
Apr 9, 2022
Prayers go out to Pat’s family. She was my first grade teacher and definitely one of my favorites! She kept in touch over the years especially meeting up at the fair to chat. Loved her smile and laugh! Rest easy Pat!
Deb & Greg Cavanaugh (Seeley Lake, MT)
Apr 9, 2022
It is with great sadness I read about Pat’s passing. She had been a patient of ours for many years & I loved to hear her stories. Our condolences to all of her family
Nancy Vaira (Lambert, Montana )
Apr 9, 2022
Your mom was such an inspiration to so many. She had more energy than 12 people! I've always admired her tenacity and willingness to be involved in so many important projects. If we could all be like her!
Denise Strand Stambaugh (Mancelona , Michigan )
Apr 9, 2022
Ken, Lewis, Beth and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. May her memories live long and strong. My deepest condolences. She was a very special lady- always had a smile! Blessings!
Les & Jacki Poland (Ekalaka, Montana)
Apr 18, 2022
Pat, while we lived in Lambert, you were such a Blessing to us. You were a true ray of sunshine. You touched many hearts and will be so very missed, but definitely not forgotten. Rest in peace my friend. GOD Bless. Jacki Poland & Les too.
Suzan (Cresap) Simmons (Altoona, Iowa)
May 4, 2022
Was sad to read Pat's obituary today. She was my student teaching supervisor at Westside Elementary School in Sidney in about 1976. What an inspirational mentor did I have! She believed in the students having immediate feedback on their work so we would correct papers at recess so we could address the corrections with the students when they came in. She was truly devoted to her students learning and the classroom was full of student learning activities. I have never forgotten and have always appreciated the gift of having her for my supervising teacher. She lived a wonderfully active life...not one to be still too long! She won't stop I'm sure...she's just on to the next thing! Her memory brings me smiles.
Janet Beery (Richey, Montana)
Aug 12, 2022
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Pat always had a big smile!! She was a special lady. Heaven gained a great lady.
Pam and Harold Potthoff (Trenton, NE)
Aug 15, 2022
Dear Ken and family. I was sad to hear of the passing of one of my favorite people in WIFE. She always brought a smile to my face. We worked together on various projects and she always had such ideas. May God comfort you during this sad time.
Linda Strand Howard
Aug 16, 2022
Pat was a very special lady to all of us. Her calm, friendly personality was always so welcoming when we would see her at church every Sunday. Sending hugs and prayers to her entire family!!
Darlene & Jay Dinerstein (ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
Aug 20, 2022
We enjoyed the few years we spent with Pat and Ken in Chandler. Pat was very special and we loved listening to her stories. She had a wonderful sense of humor and we shared many "corny jokes". She taught us how to play Rummikub and we taught many others.
We will miss her.
Beth Redlin (Sidney, Montana)
Aug 20, 2022
Dear Kenny, Beth, Lewis and families, We are so sorry to have missed attending the memorial service for Pat. Dad took a spill and is hospitalized, but I caught the service online. Pastor Tim did a wonderful homage to the truly independent, loving spirit of your mom. I know she was an inspirational presence in my life, further cementing the message that women could do anything they set their minds to that my own mother also passed on to her children, girls and boys. Plus she was just a joy to talk to and, according to my parents, a wonderful traveling companion. She is very much missed, by those who knew her well and by her community at large where she built opportunities for all of us. May many happy memories continue to comfort you and inspire us. Sincere sympathies on your loss of an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and family member. Beth Redlin
Desiree and Michael O’Sullivan (Spokane, Washington)
Aug 20, 2022
sending much love to you Beth, Ken and your family…we so enjoyed your mom, though for a short time…she was always a teacher and a force of nature in the most wonderful of ways. We are grateful for the time we knew her and for meeting you and the rest of your family. Rest in peace Pat, and know you are imprinted on our hearts for always.