Service Schedule

Service
Her Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Watford City, North Dakota. Father Brian Gross will celebrate the Mass.

Graveside Service
Burial will be held at a later date in Fargo, ND.

Patricia Jolene Westerholm
December 25, 1951 - May 15, 2018

Residence: Fargo, ND

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Patricia (Pat) Westerholm, 66, of Fargo, ND, returned to the strong embrace of her beloved Tom on his birthday, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the McKenzie County Medical Center in Watford City, ND. What a joyful reunion!

Pat was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1951 to Jackson and DeLaura Dodds in New Rockford, North Dakota. She attended grade school in Williston and finished High School in Billings, MT in 1969. She loved sewing, and most of her school clothes were made by her. Pat continued her education at NDU with a degree in Horticulture.

In the spring of 1973, Pat would meet the love of her life, Tom. After a five-year courtship the two were united in marriage in 1978, they were blessed with two beautiful boys; Tom and James.

Pat worked as a Manager of a local greenhouse and then for Blue Cross/Blue Shield as an Underwriter.

One of Pat’s most treasured times was traveling with her husband, Tom. After his passing, she would enjoy her time gardening and remembering the good moments with Tom. Along to keep her company was her faithful dog, Karma; whom she adored.

She is preceded in death by her beloved Tom (Fargo); father, Jackson (Watford City); brother, Steve (Watford City) and brother-in-law, Bill (Fargo).

Pat is survived by her sons, Tom and James Westerholm; mother, DeLaura Dodds; brothers, Jeffrey (Laura) Dodds, Mike (Tammie) Dodds and Tom Dodds; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Sandy Bowles (West Fargo, ND)
May 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of the loss of Pat. She will be missed by many. She was a great lady with a heart of gold.

Alek (Fargo, ND)
May 16, 2018

Words cannot express how sadden I am to hear about Pat's death. You were a blessing to very many. May your soul rest in everlasting peace.

Danell Dougherty (Fargo, ND)
May 16, 2018

I worked with Pat at Blue Cross Blue Shield and had many visits with Pat throughout the almost 5 years that we worked together. Pat had a good laugh. It was nice to have the connection with the Dodds family that I got to know living in Watford City. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our many thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dave and Danell Dougherty

Ginger Hendrickson (Moorhead , MN)
May 16, 2018

Pat held a special place in my heart. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Susan Derke Anderson (Fargo, North Dakota)
May 16, 2018

Oh my dear Pat, I remember fondly all the wonderful times we spent as friends in our younger days and as co-workers for many years. I trust that you are reunited with Tom. My heart goes out to your family. Sending many caring prayers and warm hugs. God bless

Carolyn Barrows (Moorhead, MN)
May 17, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Pat for many years at BCBS and I will always remember her for her humor and her good friendship. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Edie Grefsrud (Fargo, ND)
May 17, 2018

So sorry to hear this. We worked at BCBS years ago an were pretty close back in the day. Pat an Tom were so fun to hang out with. So sorry for your loss Tom an Jaime. Remember you are little boys.

Joyce Terry (Fargo, ND)
May 17, 2018

Rest in peace my friend. My heart breaks for your family. We all love and miss you already. Thank God you are happy and at peace in the loving arms of you husband and father.

Skye Westerholm (Fargo, ND)
May 17, 2018

It is no coincidence that my beautiful aunt Pat began her eternal journey on my Uncle Tom's birthday. They shared a special love that I fondly admired as a little girl. I will forever miss the both of them and hold them dear in my heart and guarantee my dad, Bill, was overjoyed to reunite with Pat in heaven as well. He loved visiting with Aunt Pat on Christmas and keeping in touch with her and my cousins, Tom and Jamie, after uncle Tom passed. I love you guys and am so sorry that she is no longer in the physical world, but am happy to know they had a joyous reunion in heaven.

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