In Loving Memory of Patricia “Patsy” Provost (Ii-toom-moh-tsis-aki – First Woman Smoking) Sept 4, 1936 – May 3, 2020 It is with a great deal of sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend Patricia Provost at the age of 83 years old on May 3, 2020 in the Pincher Creek Hospital. Patsy was born September 4, 1936, on the Piikani Nation, where she lived most of her childhood on her family ranch, attended school before she began her many travels throughout Alberta and Montana where she made numerous extended family and friends. Patsy is survived by her four children: Adrian, Stephanie, Cynthia and Bonnie (Isaias); her fifteen grandchildren: Craig (Brittany), Shane, Sarena, Careen, Tara, Tyrell (Dan), Tamara (Quincy), Tyson, Tasha (Ian), Tristen, Amy (Jenn), Laffiama (Amy), Felacitus (Sergio), Nina, Veronica; and her 27 great grandchildren. She also had two special little fur grandbabies: Miley and Texie. Also survived by God daughters Wendy English and Crystal Doore; one sister in-law Dorthy (Provost) Yellow Horn; special sisters: Vera Potts, Alma Provost, Shelia Provost, Louise English, Bev Tailfeathers, Barb Heavy Shields, Virginia (Lester) Tailfeathers, Sherry Tailfeathers, Rose Jane Tailfeathers, Sylvia Tailfeathers, Margaret Fox, Georgette Fox, Frances Weasel Fat, Janice Doore, Charlene Doore, Marie Crowchild, Fyfi Runner, Patsy Runner, Margaret Plain Eagle, and Jeannie (Peter) Strikes With a Gun. Patsy had numerous nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention but are from the families from the Piikani Nation of the Provost, John Little Mustache, Thomas Yellow Horn, Wolf Tails, Small Legs (Robert), Bastien (Jack), Yellow Face (Sam) and Potts (Henry); from the Kainai Nation of the Goodstriker, Tail Feathers and Fox; from the South Peigan in Browning, Montana of the Spotted Bear, Vielle, Robertson, Little Dog and Boss Cross Ribs; from the Tsuu Tina Nation of the Crowchild and Runner; from the Siksika Nation the Doore. Patsy had a large extended family who reside in Portland, OR; Bellevue, WA; Colorado Spring, CO; North Carolina and Cardiff Wales, England. Patsy was predeceased by her children: Velma Little Dog (1970), Angeline Small Legs (1986) and Malcom Provost (1994); her parents Napoleon (1966) and Angeline (1972) Provost; sisters and brother in-laws Nelly (Tom) Yellow Horn, Agnes (Sam) Yellow Face, Christine (Robert) Small Legs, Jenny (Jack) Bastien, Lorraine Little Mustache, Annie Mae (James) Goodstriker, Eliza Potts; brothers and sister in-laws Sam (Maggie) Provost, James (Esther) Provost, Andrew Provost, Edward Provost, Jerome (Florence) Provost, Pete Jr. Provost, Peter (Susan Provost) Olie, Adrian Provost and George Provost. Patsy attended school at Sacred Heart Residential School in the early 1940s and left in 1951. She then went to work as a cook at the St. Vincent Hospital in Pincher Creek, West Castle Minimum Security Forestry Camp and Ropert Home in Calgary. She had various other jobs that she worked at throughout Southern Alberta. Patsy loved cooking; she learned much of her techniques from her late mother Angeline, who taught her how to cook, garden and be an expert in canning vegetables and jam. Everywhere Patsy went, she always took over the kitchen and would make a perfect meal with love ensuring fresh vegetables were always part of the meals. Patsy practiced her Blackfoot culture and attended many ceremonies. In her later years, she would often speak Blackfoot -- teaching words to her grandchildren. She was also a devout Catholic who always acknowledged Creator and enjoyed her Sunday masses. Patsy’s hobbies included visiting and story telling with those family and friends she often visited in her travels. She also enjoyed knitting, embroidery and sewing, but her biggest excitement was going to Bingo, upset with needing one number. Grandma Patsy will always be remembered as the best babysitter and roommate because she let us get away with almost anything, but there was always a limit. She would make sure we were safe whether she was keeping us in line as children or checking on us as adults, her love was unconditional. Grandma Patsy’s home was always filled with love, home-cooked meals, goodies and lots of laughter from her story telling. Grandma Pasty truly cherished her moments with her great grandchildren. They always made her smile, laugh and filled her heart with love; they had a special place in her heart. She also enjoyed her visits with her fur grandbabies - they would always make her laugh and smile. Patsy was kind, caring, compassionate and had so much love to give to all those who were blessed to have met her. Home was always where Patsy’s heart was while visiting her numerous family and friends during her travels. The family greatly appreciates and acknowledges the nursing care that was provided to Pasty at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Le Crest in Cardston, Vista Village in Pincher Creek, Pincher Creek Hospital, Dr. Rommens and nursing staff. The family acknowledges that Patsy had numerous family and friends too numerous to mention but you know who you are and we apologize if you haven’t been named. The family would like to give a special thanks, appreciation and gratitude to Snodgrass Funeral Home with a heartfelt acknowledgment to Michelle for the compassion and love that was extended to our family during our time of loss. Due to current restrictions re: gatherings, only 15 participants able to attend any of the following events. The family welcomes cards, phone calls or emails to the funeral homes extending condolences. A Wake Service to be held at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, Pincher Creek, on May 8, 2020, at 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 9, a funeral service will take place at 11:00 am at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel with Fr. Roy Jayamaha, Celebrant, followed by the interment at the Brocket Cemetery, where only immediate family are permitted at the graveside. Guests are welcome but must remain in their vehicles. To email condolences, please visit: www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Snodgrass Funeral homes assisting the Provost family with funeral arrangements, (403) 627-4864.