Pat S. (Smith) Miles

Patsy "Pat" Joan Smith-Miles, 79, of Livingston, Montana passed away Wednesday, February 22nd,2017 at her home with the love of her companion, Dennis Bruha, by her side. Cremation has taken place at the Franzen-Davis Crematory. Per Pats wishes a formal funeral will not be held. Pat was born March 25, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerald B. and Merle (Bird) Smith. She grew up in Salt Lake City and came to work as an accountant in Yellowstone National Park in 1965. She moved to Livingston, MT in 1981 where she worked at the First National Park Bank. Here she met her life partner, Dennis Bruha in 1983. Pat enjoyed being outdoors, hiking and skiing. Her love of horses was cultivated by her companion, Dennis Bruha, and together they lived their lives caring for their "1,000 pound babies". She loved spending time with her family and her large collection of house plants. Pat is survived by her: Life companion of 33 years, Dennis Bruha of Livingston, and his children, Chris and Mark Bruha. She will be greatly missed as "Grandma Pat" by her grandchildren Zach and Cole Bruha, and her great-grandson Liam. She is survived by her brother, Dennis Smith of Smith of Salt Lake City, UT, her nieces and nephews and nephews and many other extended family and friends. Words of comfort left by Pat: Its ok to grieve - and wonder why, Its okay to need to be alone, To feel your loss in your own way. Its okay to be confused, to doubt, to wonder If youll ever feel the same again, And its okay to take all the time you need Until youre over this sadness, Until bright memories come to take away your tears. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.