Arlene Bernice Pattyson, late of Weyburn, passed away quietly on June 13, 2013, at the age of 76 years. Arlene was predeceased by her parents, John and Margaret Wifladt; her husband, John Henry "Harry" Pattyson; brothers: Kenneth Wifladt and Oscar Wifladt. Arlene is survived by her children, Bernice Pattyson, Weyburn and her children Arlene (Pete) Vogel and their son [Robert]; Shawn Barwick and his children [Dallas and Sarah]; Timothy Pattyson (Donna), Weyburn; Margaret Langan, Weyburn and her son, Adam; Laura Pattyson, Weyburn and her children Anna and Kevin; Kenneth (Lynn) Pattyson, Trossachs and their children Jessie, Jordan and Jenna; sisters, Lillian (Ray) Christman, Central Butte; brothers, Jack (Alice) Wifladt, Devon, AB; Robert (Janice) Wifladt, Camrose, AB; Elmer (Rosemarie) Wifladt, St. Albert, AB; as well as several nieces and nephews. Arlene was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1936 to John and Margaret Wifladt of Strongfield. Arlene was married September 21, 1957 and had five children; Bernice, Tim, Margaret, Laura and Kenny. She was blessed with eight grand children, three great grand children as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was a friend to many and loved by more. After raising her children on the farm at Tribune she then moved to Weyburn in 1979. In 1980 she opened The House of Pizza where just about everyone stopped by to see "mom" to chat and get some advice. She enjoyed singing, crocheting, cards, making people laugh and listening to whoever had a problem. Arlene will be remembered for her smile, the twinkle in her "Wifladt" blue eyes and her helpful words of loving advice. Her strong voice and laughter will be remembered by those who knew and loved her. A funeral service for Arlene was held on Wednesday, June 19 at 11:00 a.m. from the Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, with Pastor Martin Olson, officiating. Lunch followed the service and Interment was held at Dravland Cemetery. For family and friends so wishing donations in memory of Arlene may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 114-3rd St. NE, Weyburn, SK, S4H 0W2.Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
