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With sorrow the family of Patricia Elaine Milliken (nee Miner) announce the death of mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years David Milliken (2021). Mother to Sarah Milliken-Tomlinson and Scott Tomlinson and Rev. Wendy Milliken and Evan “Jay” Lucas, doting grandmother to Virginia, Charles and Nathaniel. Spending her childhood throughout Southwestern Ontario moving with her family, father Rev. W. S. Miner and mother Cora Lillian, elder sister Ethel Miner-Clare and younger brothers Charles and John. Pat attended Teachers college and taught kindergarten until her marriage and continued to supply teach until the birth of her first child. Farming with her husband she also worked as a conference minister in the United Church of Canda, later achieving her master’s degree from Huron College. She taught 4-H, craft classes, wrote liturgy, and was proficient in many types of handcrafts. She was well loved by family and friends, a memorial potluck picnic celebrating the lives of Pat and Dave will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 (Lunch will be at 12:30), 6914 Petrolia Line, Alvinston. In lieu of flowers, you can plant a tree, hug a friend or donate to the Mennonite Central Committee.