Patty and I were school-mates at King Edward. She was a very pretty, confident and terrific girl. We were also on the KE track team. The inter-school finals were off at a different school. Our athletics coach was our teacher Mr Blue. I remember walking out on to the field to begin our sprints. I was just walking. Patty told me to wave at the stands where the KE athletes were sitting. I obediently did so. She wasn't bossy. She was just so nice and pretty, she was special to be around. I don't remember her at any of the little kids' KE dances. And our paths never seemed to cross at Walkerville Collegiate, although the King Edward kids would remember each other. I have the fondest memories of Patty. I am sorry we lost touch. She was very special. My sympathy to her family.  I have the Walkerville "Blue and White" yearbook open now. There is Patty in Grade 13B with a beautiful picture.  Very Patty.

Health issues prevent me from attending Patty's funeral, but I want to say how grateful I am for all the efforts she gave to make the food cupboard such a stable outreach for St. Mary's church. 
 My mom, Grace Hull, started the food cupboard in 1987, and though  donations came in to support those who needed food, it really flourished under Patty's co-ordinated efforts to involve the schools and churches in St. Mary's  neighbourhood and beyond whenever she had the opportunity.  Patty's warm, friendly personality  just made you want to support her cause and the food bank was one of them. I will miss you Patty,  your enthusiasm for life  and your love of St. Mary's church. May your generous  spirit live on . 
   

I’m so glad to have been taught by some incredible teachers over the years - and I hope they know how special their impact on our lives was. Mrs. Spindler was one of them. 

I was in Mrs. Spindler’s last 3rd grade class before she retired, and she let us all choose a stuffed penguin from her classroom collection. She taught me cursive writing, all about penguins and the environment, and basic arithmetic. But more importantly - she taught me the importance of teamwork, always making time to read, taking care of your friends, and speaking from the heart.

Rest In Peace, Mrs. Spindler - you dedicated your life to making the world a better place through educating children. And now heaven will be a better place with you in it. 

My deepest condolences  Jody , Rob and your families on the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother. I worked with your Mom at John Campbell. Also we were friends as well. We shared the love of Penguins. We shared many good times . We laughed, we cried and we kept in touch meeting for lunches, dinners and just good times by the pool. Your Mother was a great friend and wonderful person. She touched the lives of so many.  I am glad I got to visit with her while in hospital. Her sense of humour was still there. She will be missed.


     My first memories of Patty go back to an unforgettable childhood neighbourhood -  old Walkerville in the early sixties.  Patty was in my mother's Girl Guide troop at St. Mary's Anglican Church and she and some of the other local gals would often hang around our house as we lived across the street from the Church and Patty lived on the next block.   My big brother may also have been another reason,  yet to this day I'll never forget her teaching me and my baby sister the words to "I've Told Every Little Star".  
     It was 'pure Patty' when she came out to the lake for a visit after mom passed to see my dad .  I was also later to find out that she was a lifeguard at Essex Golf Course and my wife Suzanne remembered her from the pool as a kid,  as well.   Always giving.  
  Patty and I crossed paths at Bishop's dinners and the occasional Friday at the Walkerville Eatery.  
     After all those years, we recognized each other.   And a smile I'll NEVER forget.
Randy Cyr

Patti was one of a kind . She was a kind ,gentle,very giving lady. Her faith was strong which made her such a giving soul for St. Mary,s . I am sure that being such an organizer, she will be making sure ,that the next "March of the Penguins" does go off without a hitch! Her big and loving spirit made you truly "BELIEVE". You will be sorely missed and forever loved.My thoughts and prayers go to your daughter and son, God Bless, Cathy Davidson

So sorry to the family of Mrs. Spindler for your loss.  She was my grade 3 teacher, almost 20 years ago
and through her flare in teaching and encouragement made me realize the importance of school.
I still have the penguin she gave me.  Aaron Jahnke

Dear Spindler Family,
I had the pleasure of being taught by Mrs. Spindler for both grades 2 and 3 in 1996-97 and 1997-98 at John Campbell. She was the teacher everyone hoped for. I still remember the first time she read us Cinderella Penguin. That book has always had a special place in my heart and I will think of her every time I read it to my students. Mrs. Spindler had a way of making everyone feel loved when in her class and even after we moved on to 4th grade she never forgot any of us. I remember learning about her love of rice crispie squares and every holiday my mom and I would leave a box on her desk. Her positive attitude and love for each and every student is one of the reasons I loved school so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Please take comfort in knowing that so many adults are better people for having been influenced by Pat Spindler during their childhood.



Dear Fraser,Rob Jodie and families...my sincerest condolences to you all .Pat and I grew up 3 houses apart. Marg Pat and I were inseparable..singing in the choir,in Junior Auxillary and Brownies and attending school at King Edward....before high school Marg moved so it was just Pat and I at WCI.  We played all the sports we could for the school teams and continued with our church activities including the Bells of St . Mary's ball... Like a prom.. We continued in choir and as one lady knelt in sanctuary during communion Pat and I couldn't control our giggles so our  British choir master sent us out.  We were really scared and the minister 'Uncle Mac' came with us to Thursday practice.... We sweated all week and in the end it became a sense of myrth for us often as we remembered that incidence... Hopefully we both learned from it
Pat married and I was around for both her children as they grew up. Rob I even had you at high school. The past few years as friendships go our paths went in different directions and we were not  in contact as much.  I didn't realize how I'll she was until it was posted on Facebook.. She was a unique person and a loving friend as we were growing up... We will all miss her...all my sympathy.....Barbara

Dear Jodi and Robert,
We were very saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and to all the grandchildren.  Patty was always sweet and kind to us and we will keep her in our prayers. 

Love, Uncle Greg and Aunt Sue

Over the last few days we have been reminiscing about Patty's visits out to Calgary to see her brother, our Dad. What we remember most is her infectious laughter. Always a happy and positive person she radiated love to those around her. We lovingly remember this spirit and hope that we can honour her by keeping this spirit alive in us.  We want to send all our love and prayers to our cousins who have lost a kind and vivacious mom, aunt and grandma.  Rest in peace Aunt Patty.
Krista, Amanda, Melissa, Andrew, Jessica and Timothy Green

Such a beautiful bright soul.  She was always smiling.  She will be greatly missed by many.  My condolences to her family.

Ms. Spindler, you were an inspirational and important part of my educational career, teaching me at the young age of 7, and again as my associate in teachers college.  A piece of you lives on everyday in my classroom.  Rest easy,
Devon Yoell (Lamb)

Extending my most heartfelt condolences to your family.   I have known Patty since high school and she always was so very supportive of our family.  Between Devon’s father and Patty they were great influences on why Devon became a teacher.  
Sue Lamb and Family

When I came to teach French  at John Campbell School,  Patty was the person who exemplified joy in teaching.  In the years I knew her, I never heard her complain about anything .  She astounded me with her ability to remember students long after they had been in her grade three class.  She was always willing and wanting to help anyone, teacher or student.  Her enthusiasm for life was her trademark and that included her children and their families and all of her friends.  Patty was also a "high discloser"; there were no secrets in her life, which sometimes worried me.  She embraced her membership at St. Mary's Anglican and was an enthusiastic supporter of her "boss", the rector of the church.  She was a generous friend and I think she is enjoying the attention and newness of heaven.

  I remember meeting  Patty for the first time at Jody’s house.  The room was filled with Joy and Excitement because Patty came through the door.  She had a huge smile on her face and she instantly made me feel welcome and like family.   She was and always has been the one person I always looked forward to talking to at a gathering. Her huge heart and kindness was always present. Patty will greatly be missed.  She impacted not only my life but so many lives.  ♥️ 

OBITUARIO

Patricia "Patty" Dorothy (Green) Spindler

8 octubre, 1947 – 27 mayo, 2019

Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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