Mr. Patrick Henry Surman passed away on Thursday evening, May 24, 2012, at St. James Healthcare with his devoted wife at his side. Pat passed away one day before his 56th birthday.
He was born on May 25, 1956, in Helena to Thomas and Dorothy (Tougas) Surman. Both of Pat's parents preceded him in death.
He had worked for many years in the culinary industry and his most recent and favorite job had been as a prep-cook at The Montana Club.
Pat enjoyed the outdoors especially when camping, fishing and hunting. A talented artist, he loved drawing cartoon characters. Most of all however, he was a family man and his best times were spent with all of them.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Surman; son, Travis Surman; and daughter, Ami Surman all of Butte; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sharon Surman of Auburn, WA; sisters and brother-in-law, Diane and Howard Johnson of Lake Bay, WA, and Sharon Jackson of Grand Junction, CO; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Bill Miller and Barbara and Jim Aldredge all of Butte.
Pat is also survived by godson, Brandon Connors and several nieces and nephews, especially Barbara Chase and Vicki Stevenson.
In keeping with his wishes, Pat's remains have been cremated at Butte Crematories.
Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock in Aldersgate United Methodist Church with The Reverend Jim Heikes officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to Aldersgate Church or to Western Montana Mental Health Center.
Axelson Alternative Cremation is privileged to serve the Surman family.
He was born on May 25, 1956, in Helena to Thomas and Dorothy (Tougas) Surman. Both of Pat's parents preceded him in death.
He had worked for many years in the culinary industry and his most recent and favorite job had been as a prep-cook at The Montana Club.
Pat enjoyed the outdoors especially when camping, fishing and hunting. A talented artist, he loved drawing cartoon characters. Most of all however, he was a family man and his best times were spent with all of them.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Surman; son, Travis Surman; and daughter, Ami Surman all of Butte; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sharon Surman of Auburn, WA; sisters and brother-in-law, Diane and Howard Johnson of Lake Bay, WA, and Sharon Jackson of Grand Junction, CO; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Bill Miller and Barbara and Jim Aldredge all of Butte.
Pat is also survived by godson, Brandon Connors and several nieces and nephews, especially Barbara Chase and Vicki Stevenson.
In keeping with his wishes, Pat's remains have been cremated at Butte Crematories.
Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock in Aldersgate United Methodist Church with The Reverend Jim Heikes officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to Aldersgate Church or to Western Montana Mental Health Center.
Axelson Alternative Cremation is privileged to serve the Surman family.
Mr. Patrick Henry Surman passed away on Thursday evening, May 24, 2012, at St. James Healthcare with his devoted wife at his side. Pat passed away one day before his 56th birthday.
He was born on May 25, 1956, in Helena to Thomas and Dorothy (Tougas) Surman. Both of Pat's parents preceded him in death.
He had worked for many years in the culinary industry and his most recent and favorite job had been as a prep-cook at The Montana Club.
Pat enjoyed the outdoors especially when camping, fishing and hunting. A talented artist, he loved drawing cartoon characters. Most of all however, he was a family man and his best times were spent with all of them.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Surman; son, Travis Surman; and daughter, Ami Surman all of Butte; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sharon Surman of Auburn, WA; sisters and brother-in-law, Diane and Howard Johnson of Lake Bay, WA, and Sharon Jackson of Grand Junction, CO; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Bill Miller and Barbara and Jim Aldredge all of Butte.
Pat is also survived by godson, Brandon Connors and several nieces and nephews, especially Barbara Chase and Vicki Stevenson.
In keeping with his wishes, Pat's remains have been cremated at Butte Crematories.
Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock in Aldersgate United Methodist Church with The Reverend Jim Heikes officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to Aldersgate Church or to Western Montana Mental Health Center.
Axelson Alternative Cremation is privileged to serve the Surman family.
He was born on May 25, 1956, in Helena to Thomas and Dorothy (Tougas) Surman. Both of Pat's parents preceded him in death.
He had worked for many years in the culinary industry and his most recent and favorite job had been as a prep-cook at The Montana Club.
Pat enjoyed the outdoors especially when camping, fishing and hunting. A talented artist, he loved drawing cartoon characters. Most of all however, he was a family man and his best times were spent with all of them.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Surman; son, Travis Surman; and daughter, Ami Surman all of Butte; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sharon Surman of Auburn, WA; sisters and brother-in-law, Diane and Howard Johnson of Lake Bay, WA, and Sharon Jackson of Grand Junction, CO; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Bill Miller and Barbara and Jim Aldredge all of Butte.
Pat is also survived by godson, Brandon Connors and several nieces and nephews, especially Barbara Chase and Vicki Stevenson.
In keeping with his wishes, Pat's remains have been cremated at Butte Crematories.
Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock in Aldersgate United Methodist Church with The Reverend Jim Heikes officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to Aldersgate Church or to Western Montana Mental Health Center.
Axelson Alternative Cremation is privileged to serve the Surman family.
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