Geraldine 'Pat' Barten, 83

Geraldine “Pat” Barten, 83, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell.

She was born Sept. 5, 1932, in Chicago to Hugh and Elanor McNulty.

Her early years were spent there, when she met her husband Peter Barten and married Sept. 1, 1951.

They moved to Kalispell to enjoy retirement in 2000, loving the mountains.

Pat is survived by husband, Pete; children Dawn (Michael) Redmond, Joy Barten, David (Alice) Barten and Dean (Donna) Barten; and nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sarah McNulty, and grandson Tony Redmond.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.