Patricia Louise Krattiger

Pat Krattiger, 81, of Great Falls, passed away at home on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Per her request, no services are being planned. Pat was born on April 24, 1936 to Edith (Lott) and John Zuidema in Conrad, Montana. “Our Mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart. She planted all the good things that gave our life its start. She turned us to the sunshine and encouraged us to dream, fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem….and when the winds and rain came, she protected us enough – but not too much because she knew we’d need to stand up strong and tough. Her constant good example always taught us right from wrong – markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Mother’s garden. We are her legacy – and we hope today she feels the love reflected back to us.”