Patricia Helen (Sekulich) McFarlane of Saskatoon (formerly Davidson, Sask.) was born on March 22, 1942 in Long Lac, Ont., to Mark and Margaret Sekulich. They lived in Ontario and would eventually move back to the family farm in Kenaston and then to Davidson. Mom attended school in Briggs and graduated from Davidson High School. During high school her passion was playing the saxophone and being involved with the Davidson Jubilee Marching Band. Many weekends were spent travelling to various towns playing at the local dances with the Teen Airs. After high school she followed her dream and attended Regina General Nursing School obtaining her Registered Nurse designation. Her career as an RN saw her working in Hamilton, Ont., at the Psychiatric Hospital, Saskatoon City Hospital, Davidson Union Hospital, the operating room at Royal University Hospital as well as home care in the later years. She married William McFarlane in November 1967 and had two children. They lived in town and later moved to the farm. Life was busy with work, gardening and sewing (especially quilts) and attending many hockey games and figure skating events. In January 2015, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but did not let this disease define who she was. She lived her life with a strong spirit, genuine heart, considerate soul and an incredible underlying strength accepting her final days with courage and grace. Mom passed away at St. Paul’s hospital on June 8, 2015 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. As she was with us when we took our first breath, we were able to be there to hold her hand while she took her last breath. We would like to thank the incredible staff of St. Paul’s Hospital palliative care for the wonderful care Mom received during her last days. Pat is survived by her children Lynda (Gary) and Doug; grandchildren Chelsea (Chad), Marcus (Isabelle), Kaylah (Alex) and Candace; and great-grandchildren Eli and Kennedy. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law Bob (Phyllis) and Larry (Darlene), along with nephews and nieces and the best cousins you could ask for (those crazy Croatians). Pat was pre-deceased by her husband William, her parents Mark and Margaret and infant sister Kathleen. A celebration of life will be held on June 20, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon). Interment of the ashes will be at a later date at the Davidson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Davidson Health Foundation in her memory. To view this obituary and share your memories, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries & Tributes.” Arrangements entrusted to Kenneth J. Scheirich, Park Funeral Chapel, 306-244-2103.