While enroute to Edmonton to see family Patrick was involved in a tragic highway accident in Jasper Park. He was taken to Hinton hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Born and raised in Calgary, Patrick lived in Vancouver and Yellowknife before settling in Edmonton. He had made some personal changes 40 years ago that enabled him to have his children in his life. He was a single Dad to Derek and Sharon for a number of years. His final move was 23 years ago to Vancouver where he enjoyed his life on Commercial Drive with his brother Tom and close friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon; stepsons, JJ and Aaron; brothers, Bob, Dan, and Tom (Ali); sisters, Debbie (Reg) and Donna; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son, Derek; and brothers, Jim and Dave.
Patrick remained faithful to his Calgary roots and was loyal Stampeders fan. He was affectionately known as “Cowboy” to friends and family.
Patrick led a varied and colorful life, at the time of his death he was in his words “a man of leisure ” who had been able to realize a dream of visiting all Canadian provinces and traveling extensively internationally. His friends and family enjoyed seeing pictures from his “bucket list” trips.
Patrick always seemed to be on some sort of journey and now he’s made his final one. He will forever be missed by those who loved him, he left us memories and some great stories.
Dan Drinkall says
Patrick is gone. I am most thankful that he was conscious at the time of his passing some 45 minutes later in a Hinton hospital. We had often exchanged views on the subject.
Gratitude to Ryan, whom was in a following vehicle, and offered up his phone number for family members to call. Our brother was calm, and coherent enough to give Ryan his Cell Ph # . Ryan had been looking all about the floor for it… when dialed, Patrick’s phone rang from a cubby hole in the Dash console.
And the Diver and passenger of the overturned truck, climbed out and came to offer help. That alone offers further consolation.
Ryan is a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church, which has a Charitable Outreach Program; yet he insisted that I need not feel compelled to contribute to it.
I shall get around to that promise soon.
The lyre says
Dear old uncle Dan ,
I’m so sorry we lost him, no one will say it to my face but I know if it weren’t for me f****** up he’d still would be in bed.
How could I not have abandonment issue I’ve NEVER lived alone. I tried for one month
believe me pretending to be happy to make my dad not stressed out so much Was necessary.
He had a bad ❤ I was so lucky to have him as long as I did. he was making plans 3yrs ago. He wanted to make sure he left me my inheritance and he was ready to see his boy
Aaron clement says
Aaron clement
Dad was a Legend for me and helped me become the man I am today forever missed but never forgotten,
My Condolences to the family & friends of Patrick Drinkall
The lyre says
Air bear, how did the kid with the most attitude get my dad to give you the best handle ..I think he just knew he had a big job 3 boys who did like to share. I was his princess I got the worst handle
Do you remember what mine was?
Also I think you should know my dad thought you we’re awesome as you take care of your family he was most proud and taken in by you, so it’s only fair you get what he left for you. Please you need
To make things right with Jj cuz his gift was to benefit you both call me
8522026655 not long distance
The lyre says
My dad was a enlightened person in his end game if you didn’t know that’s what he call his last years. On the other hand 30yr old Patrick still never held a full time job.he was doing odd jobs for older wemen .I remember them being quite found of the single father type.being in the mid 80s must of been hard for him taking two more boys 4 kids who didn’t Like to share
Everyother day he’d sit my old brother and myself down and tell us the story of when we were born and how happy we made him. To be honest I didn’t see the resemblance for the longest time I tried to convince my brother that they must of made a mistake by giving him two Indian children.ill believed my mother I remember her she’s brown just like me.As time passed so did my dilusion that he wasnt my really father .So my dad got everything he wanted ,he bought a house with a down payment .he picked up a brand new car his newfull time govrernment job took care of business.I just thought every one knew the man of leisure. I was 9 yrs old when I meet my dad again. I still remember how he said he reached every goal he set out to achieve by meditation ,thinking hard enough and longing for it enought these are how he became to be a man who checked off his bucket list.I won’t steal his Thunder there’s are his words if you were ever lucky enough you already know them
“Ok now listen up I’m only going to tell you once If you want it bad enough ,you need to meditate every day on it think long and hard about tell yourself you can’t live with out it.Then one day the universe WILL conspire to make it happpen…..Patrick Drinkall 1984
Sybil Chitze says
My sincere condolences to Sharon and her family.
Sharon says
Aaron call me 7522026655