Patrick Leonard
PATRICK ALAN LEONARD OBITUARY
Patrick Alan Leonard, age 45, of 611 Country Club Heights, Apt. 218, Quincy, died on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1962 in Quincy, Illinois. He was a son of Raymond and Judy (Goodpaster) Leonard.
He was a 1982 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School and he attended Quincy College. He served in the United States National Guard and then finished college at Southern Utah University. His health had prevented him from working in recent years.
During high school had participated in the TEC Program. Patrick enjoyed writing music and playing his guitar. He had a love for life, and he enjoyed helping people in any way that he could. He had even tried to save a child who had been electrocuted. Patrick was so determined and overcame many obstacles that he encountered in his life. Patrick’s family meant everything to him and he was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Survivors include: His parents, Ray and Judy Leonard of Quincy;
ONE BROTHER: Gregory Leonard and his wife Teri of Washington, IL;
TWO NIECES and a NEPHEW: Lori Leonard of Iowa City, IA; Kristin Leonard
and Kyle Leonard both of Washington, IL;
FORMER WIFE & SOULMATE: Sherry Pezman Leonard of Quincy;
Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Hazel & Raymond Leonard, and Chester & Helen Goodpaster, and two uncles, Norm Yager & Bill Bittorf.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter by Rev. Daniel Bergbower. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with a parish prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Capital Fund or Quincy Notre Dame.
Dear Judy and Ray, We can’t begin to understand your pain, but our prayers and thoughts are there with you! With our deepest sympathy.
Betty and Jack Feld
i am so sorry to hear about pat. i knew him through my father in law. he was a wonderful person
Judy, Ray & Family, We are so sorry to learn of Pat’s passing. Our hearts ache for you. You are Special Friends.. Pat was Special. He was always so nice to us…especially with Bruce. We loved him too. With Love & Prayer, Wilma & Bruce
Dear Ray & Judy,
So sorry to learn of your loss. My condolences, Ray Job
Pat, you were a great guy and a good friend, especially in grade school at St.Peters and later at QND. Godspeed my good man!
Sam
Dear Judy, Ray, Greg, Sherry & Family–Pat was a Great friend and a Wonderful person. I was truly blessed to have had him in my life. He reached out and helped me when I needed it & I am so Grateful to have been able to call him a close friend. We spoke outside maybe a month ago one warm day at length, he was in good spirits, and we were going to do some things this spring. Regretfully that won’t happen now, but He will be doing much better things! Reflecting back on the many things he told me & said to me over time I realize what a real loss this will be for all of us. You have my Deepest Symapthies on this terrible loss. Sincerely, John Fortner.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have taken care of Patrick he had a heart of gold. My prayers are with you.
I was a bit stuned to read of Patrick in the paper. Please accect my most heart felt sympathy. I had Pat in class while at QND and remember him as a youngster with a special zest for life, and will always remember him that way. He was a special person. It was my privilage to have had him in class.
Sincerely,
Leigh Conover
former QND teacher/coach
I was a bit stuned to read of Patrick in the paper. Please accect my most heart felt sympathy. I had Pat in class while at QND and remember him as a youngster with a special zest for life, and will always remember him that way. He was a special person. It was my privilage to have had him in class.
Sincerely,
Leigh Conover
former QND teacher/coach
Sorry to hear of your loss. Vanna called mom to let her know but we are so short handed @ work that I have a hard time getting off & mom can’t come by herself. We’ll be with you in thoughts & prayers today.
We met @ your Uncle Jimmy’s 100th b-day party in Pekin. My mother was a Jones & is a cousin of Hazel Dean & Earlene’s.
Ray and Judy,
Sorry to hear about Pat. We were unable to come to the visitation or the funeral. Joyce sent me the news.
Carol Daugherty