Patrick
Akerman
Generations of knowledge |
| Patrick's great
grandfather, Joseph Akerman came from England and along with his new bride Martha Clay who arrived on the bride ship "Robert Lowe"
to settle in the Burgoyne/Fulford Valley in the 1860's. Patrick's grandfather Ted, married Ellen Gyves a half native Indian girl whose family was from the Cowichan Indian Band. The Akerman family has lived in this area ever since. Primarily farmers and woodsmen they helped settle Salt Spring Island. Today Patrick's father Bob, has built a museum as a tribute to the early settlers. There you will find West Coast Native Indian artifacts and photographs of some of the early pioneers and settlers who contributed to the rich history of this beautiful Island. |
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Patrick Akerman has a vast knowledge of Salt
Spring, having lived on Salt Spring Island all his life. After graduating from high school, Patrick worked on the family farm, constructed homes and worked in the forest industry. He now lives on his own farm with wife Brenda, children Gordie and Jenny.
His older son Bobby, daughter-in-law Tanja grandson Christopher, and his
older daughter Cathy with husband Arjuna and their children Billy and Monica are
all nearby. Patrick has always been very active in sports and continues
as an enthusiastic and popular coach for young islander's, baseball, softball, basketball and soccer to name a few.
Patrick has been a sales associate with RE/MAX for ten years and belongs to
the RE/MAX 100% Club. He enjoys meeting and helping people fulfill their dream of living on
beautiful Salt Spring Island.
For Generations of Knowledge call Patrick toll free at
1-800-731-7131 - or
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to send him an email now. |
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