The family of Patricia Anne Gudlaugson is sad to announce her passing at the age of 83
on September 10, 2025 in Langley , BC.

Pat dealt with asthma all her life and developed a heart issue in the last years. Her will
was strong, but her body was not quite strong enough. She led a remarkable life. She
was a remarkable person. So very loved and will be so very missed. She had a deep
dedication to her family and through her tireless genealogy work she enjoyed staying
connected with many extended family members. She made everyone she met feel
special and loved. She was kind and generous with a sly sense of humour that we all
enjoyed.

Pat was born in a snowstorm on March 22, 1942 in Pouce Coupe, BC to Percy and
Marjorie Clunas. She spent her early years growing up in a two-story log house in Briar
Ridge before the family moved to Dawson Creek. She grew up riding horses in and
around the area, often taking day trips to the Rim Rocks near Bay Tree, AB and riding
over the river flats.

Pat met her husband Les in 1960 while walking down the road to the county fair and
they were married 3 years later, on August 17, 1963. They had three children – Lynne &
Lorne arrived in 1964 when they were surprised with twins and Lana came along in
1968.

Pat had many careers in her life. She attended Notre Dame Business College, and her
first job was as a secretary with the Pouce Coupe Hospital. She worked with the RCMP
in Dawson Creek and for the school board after moving to Grande Prairie. In 1968, Pat
and Les established Majestic Tire Distributors Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB. She also
made many lifelong friends working at the Grande Prairie Health Unit. Soon after that
she started her own business in the Prairie Mall called Oak & Splendor, selling
reproduction furniture and brass giftware.

Pat and Les were fortunate enough to semi-retire to Langley at an early age. They
travelled extensively, spending lots of time with friends and family. They spent winters
in Arizona and travelled far and wide in their RV. After losing Les in 2002, Pat
continued to travel, visiting the Maritimes, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Scotland, Paris,
Budapest, New York, and Las Vegas along with many other destinations. She very
much enjoyed her visiting granddaughters, Erin and Chelsea, over several summers
when they were younger.

Pat joined the Red Hat Society with the Crimson Crows for a time and spent many
hours laughing with the ladies and dressing up in her purple clothes with the red hats
and accessories. She left her house in Langley after 35 years and moved to Avalon
Gardens in Langley. The family would like to thank the staff and friends at Avalon for
giving her a lovely home for the last few years.

Pat was predeceased by her husband, Les Gudlaugson, parents Percy and Marjorie
Clunas, and brother James Clunas.

She is survived by her children, Lynne (Dale) Himer; Lorne (Louise) Gudlaugson; Lana
Gudlaugson; her sister Helen Craig; her grandchildren, Erin Himer (Mathieu), Chelsea
Himer (Mike), Shane Boyson, Jared Boyson (Tia), Taneesha Boyson; great
grandchildren Lucas Atkinson, Landyn Waye, Joan Plante.

A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be announced at a later date.

Please consider a donation to the BC Lung Foundation in lieu of flowers.

In my dreams, I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart, there'll always be a place for you, for all my life, I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am, there you'll be

Care has been entrusted to Henderson's Langley Funeral Home.