Patricia 'Pat' Anne Bite

Patricia Anne Bite, beloved wife and mother, died of cancer Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.She was 57 years old. Pat was born December 10, 1953 to Wilson and Evelyn Bryant (Murphy) in London, Ontario Canada.She graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1974 with a B. S. in biology and in 1983 with a degree in physiotherapy.Pat worked as a physical therapist in the ICU, cardiac, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation departments at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario.She married Uldis Bite, M.D. on April 30, 1983, and moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 1990. Pat loved gardening and was known for her elaborate and beautiful gardens.She was a Master Gardner for many years in the Rochester community and also served as the volunteer coordinator at Harriet Bishop Elementary School.In addition, Pat enjoyed horseback riding, reading, and spending time with her dogs and cats.Pat was a unique, wonderful, and caring person and her family will miss her very much. Survivors include her husband, Uldis Bite, three daughters, Anna, Julia, and Marisa Bite (all of Rochester, Minnesota), sister, Kathleen Adams, and stepsister Judy Young (both of London, Ontario).Pat was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Bryant, and daughter, Lija Bite. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with Father Nick Mezacapa officiating.Visitation will be held from from 6-8pm on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, MN.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Mayo Clinics transplant program or liver transplant research. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN55901 (507) 289-3600www.ranfranzandvinefh.com