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Larkin Mortuary
260 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111Monday Apr 20, 2026: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Larkin Mortuary
260 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111Tuesday Apr 21, 2026: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Larkin Mortuary
260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UTTuesday Apr 21, 2026: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Patricia (Pat) Lee Birrell, Age 91, passed away on April 15, 2026, at BeeHive Homes of Draper, near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born on March 30, 1935, in Long Beach, California, Pat was the daughter of the late Kalta (Tad) Warburton and Lee Charles Warburton. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose life was centered around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and around family. She always said what a special gift the family was to her.
Before retiring, Pat worked for Sears Stores and Sears Catalog Store in Granger, Utah. In later years, she worked for Schiff Nutrition and Joe Weider as a nutritionist and as a receptionist. She was chosen as a model for Schiff for ads on their phytocharged nutritional supplements.
She loved gardening and being outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting with her family. She was a constant source of love, strength and support, especially to her children and grandchildren.
She was married to Donald Erwin Birrell on 9/26/52, who passed away from this life in April 2007. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Patti) Lee Ann Penix, of Georgetown, Kentucky, Leslie Kay Fowlkes and husband Dewayne Fowlkes of Boise, Idaho; and Jeffrey Tad Birrell and wife Michelle Birrell of Spring Creek, Nevada.
Pat also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Jared Lee Snider and wife, Rachel Snider; Christopher Dean Snider and wife, Jenny Snider; Terri Lynne Snider and significant other, Horace Miles; Justin Thompson and wife, Jolene Thompson; Brian Thompson and wife, Martha Thompson; Kali Fowlkes and wife, Melissa Fowlkes; Ian Birrell; Neil Birrell and wife, Laurie Birrell.
She also had great grandchildren Hannah Snider, Lily Snider, Zach Snider, C.J. Snider, Howie Snider; Jacob Snider, Simon Snider; Alina Akidil, Cameron Miles; Ethan Thompson, Fox Thompson; Isabell Thompson, Corbin Thompson, Blake Birrell, Kennedy Birrell, and Luke Birrell.
A viewing for Patricia (Pat) Birrell will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 11 a.m. in the Larkin Mortuary Chapel 260 E. South Temple with a viewing prior to the funeral service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Bishop Nu Tauiliili will be officiating.
The graveside service and dedication will be held at the Salt Lake Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
You may watch the service online through zooming by clicking on the “Watch Service” button above.
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To my amazing and wonderful auntie…
Thank you very much for being one of the strongest positive influences and lights in my life. Thank you very much for always having a warm hug, the biggest heart, the tenderest smile and the sweetest words of encouragement and for always being my ready and able dance partner. Thank you very much auntie, for everything you have done and given to all of us that we’re blessed by your support, grace and your heart. You are and will always be a shining light for all of us. Rest well my dear auntie. We will dance again, one day.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your sweet mom was so loving to my aunt Marlene and her kids over the years. Sending so much love and comfort your way.
My deepest condolences on Pat’s passing. I was just reminiscing with my husband on the fond memories of working together with her during my 20 years at Weider/Schiff/Reckitt. She was such an amazing, caring and generous woman. I have often referred to Pat as the nicest and most genuine person I’ve ever met. She went so far beyond being a loyal and dedicated employee, and was truly the ‘face’ of the company. She greeted everyone with her caring smile and cheerful attitude that just got you off to a good start each day. Pat was adored and thought of like everyone’s grandmother at work. She remembered your birthday and gave personalized cards to show how special you were to her. She even continued to do this after she retired and would stop in the office to brighten our day. She was also an amazing baker and would share her delicious muffins with our team. We were so grateful to have Pat working with us for as long as we did and her legacy still lives on. She inspired others to be a better version of themselves just by her example. I personally am so blessed to have known Pat and will always remember her fondly. May she rest in eternal peace with her sweetheart, Don.
Dear Patti your mother was a joy to me so kind and loving to me as and my family a wonderful friend. I love her so much and you to
I ❤️ love our friendship also you are so sweet and kind . May the Lord be with you and your family at this time. Sending prayers And hugs to you and your family .
I am sorry for your loss pat was a wonderful kind sweet woman. She has been like family to me and our family. We will miss her dearly
We love you pat we will miss you so much we are heart broken. Its hard to think we have to say good bye. You have been so special to us for about 40 years.and still kept in contact with us when you moved from our neighborhood to the other side in another neighbor hood close.hoping to see you and don again. 2 special people that have been very special to us.
The ogan family
I worked with Pat years ago at Schiff Nutrition. She was always so happy and kind to everyone. She will be dearly missed.
I lived a few doors down from Pat for several years along time ago. She was one of the most Christlike loving kind people I have ever met. Heaven has certainly gained an angel!
To her dear family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be greatly missed by many May God be with you all until you are reunited with this wonderful woman.
Patsy was the sweetest person I have ever known. I have to say my friend Betty is right up there with her. I pray that the family will always be blessed with sweet memories.
Christine Russell Rawlings
Pat was a wonderful Sister-in-law and the whold Birrell family loved Patricia.
I grew up with Patti and Leslie and remember Jeff as a baby with all that long blond
hair on top of his head, such a cute baby. We always had a good time with Leslie and
Patti, Don and Pat would take me to Christmas events when they were going. They were
always concerned about me. So sorry family your mom almost made it to Grandad Birthday
April 16, 1903, Don Passed on Dad's Birthday as did Dorothy Birrell-Barrett.
I shall mIss Pat at the family parties she was always so nice and appreciative of anything
one did for the family. Pat is with Donald now and I am sure the whole family on both sides
are there to greet her. May my Neices and Nephew feel peace of mind that she is in good
hands with our Heavenly Father and her family and loved ones. I send my love to you all
Uncle Lawrence W. Birrell now age 78
Pat was the most pleasant and kind person to greet you when you came through the doors at Weider Nutrition. I would travel to Salt Lake City a couple times a month for meetings and she never forgot my name and always made me feel welcomed
Pat was always such a welcoming and kind person every time you came through the doors at Weider/Schiff nutrition. Truly one of the nicest people in business I had a chance to work with during mu career. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.