Obituary: Patricia (Pat) Sutherland Kenslow, 80, The Dalles
Patricia (Pat) Sutherland Kenslow passed away peacefully at her home in The Dalles on October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and her devoted companion, her blonde Labrador, Gabe.
Pat was born on August 18, 1945, to George and Pearl (Preston) Sutherland in The Dalles and was the youngest of three sisters.
Pat married Daniel Harold Kenslow in March 1967, beginning a loving partnership that would span 54 years until Daniel's passing in 2021.
Early in her career, Pat worked in banking and later worked for Chenowith School District 9, choosing a position that allowed her to prioritize time with her family. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader, attending every sporting event she could, always in the stands with an encouraging smile.
Pat cherished the outdoors and created countless treasured memories with her family on weekend adventures—skiing on Mt. Hood, camping and hunting in the mountains, and salmon and steelhead fishing on the Deschutes River. She also loved to travel, enjoying trips with friends to New Orleans and Arizona, and special getaways with her sister Judy to Victoria and Leavenworth. Her warmth and dedication shaped a close-knit family that will forever carry her love.
Pat is survived by her sons Eric (Eila) Kenslow of Beaverton and Jay (Tiffany) Kenslow of The Dalles; granddaughter Jamie (Cody) Sellers of Lyle; and grandsons Reese and Bodee Kenslow of The Dalles.
There will be no formal service.
Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
