This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Patrick Moroney, 75, born on February 9, 1940 and passed away on January 26, 2016. Pat was a beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2010, fought the good fight, but unfortunately lost his battle after 5 years. For those that knew him, he was truly a kind soul with a quest for learning and unfaltering love and caring for those around him.
Pat was born in Ansley, Nebraska to John and Hannah (Reyner) Moroney and was one of 9 children. Pat spent his school years between Willamina and Sheridan, Oregon. After serving in the Air Force (1959-1962), he returned home to Oregon, got married and had two wonderful children, John and Christine. He had many a career but for the most part he drove a truck for 25 years and then later went into real-estate, selling vacant land. He loved hiking and gardening. He was also an avid boater and continued his love of the water and it's ever changing landscapes.
He met Jeanne (Larkin) Moroney in 1992 and married her on November 25, 1997. As part of this relationship, he inherited a family that loved and cared for him, and we are each better individually and collectively for having him as part of our lives. To know Pat, has truly been a blessing. Pat was always passionate about his beliefs, values, and his desire to learn. He made a lasting impact to all that knew and spent time with him. It is truly a shame to have someone with so much energy and passion leave us this soon, but he has left an impression on each of us that will always live on.
We will never forget what he brought to each of us. (Just wish he could have been with us longer.) We all will definitely miss his infectious smile with a little chuckle, and will never stop loving him. This man for sure will be remembered.
Pat’s Family:
Sisters: Virginia Coulter, Jean Elvin, Joyce Dean, Marilyn Williams, Carol Payson, Helen
Brothers: Dick Moroney, Joe Moroney
Children: Christine Poitra, John Moroney, Peggy Nelson, Donna Smith, Rae Ann Taylor, Pete Larkin, Dan Larkin
Grandchildren: Angela, Kimberly, Justin, Randy, Jaime, Cheryl, Dennis, Jenny, Kathy, Alex, Matt, Josh, Cassidy, Brigitte
Great Grandchildren: Theresa, Sienna, Autumn, Claire, Cate, Connor
Donations:
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Navigating the Future Scholarship. Donations can be mailed to: Des Moines Yacht Club, Navigating the Future, P.O. Box 13004, Des Moines, WA 98188
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Leave a tributesay for the last 23 years we have led an incredible, adventuress life. So many places, so much we saw and so many friends and family we were fortunate enough to share these memories with. How fun to look back and see how our Children and Grandchildren grew and most of all finding out we were so much a part of that growing up. You taught us all so much. It's been a full life, full of love and laughter and oh how blessed I was the day I found you. You will always be in my heart. I will never stop loving you....
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Always happy to be there for the family
Ever since Pat came into our lives and family he has been a more than willing participant at all of the family celebrations. He has worn pink tye-dye, rainbow colored tye-dye, cowboy gear, pink Easter Bunny ears, and anything else his grandchildren and great grandchildren asked him to wear. Even when he didn't feel well, Pat came to birthday parties and holiday celebrations. He made us all feel special, important, and loved. We miss Pat dearly, and his constant presence will continue to be missed for many years to come.
Desolation Sound 2000
Three months of glorious bliss. Started the trip with George & Maryann Johnson who actually introduced Pat to me. They have joined us on many cruises and I learned so much from them about oysters, crab, shrimp etc. After a week or so with them, our children from Virginia drove up to Lund where we picked them up for another week in Desolation Sound and the Johnsons' drove my car back to Seattle. It was so fun enjoying all the sun and warm waters with daughter Rae Ann and her family. Gary's son Dennis joined us too. So there was Rae Ann, Gary, Dennis and their daughters Jenny and Kathy. So so much fun sharing with them the fun of boating. Lots of hiking, swimming. Always wanted to jump off our own boat into waters warm enough for swimming. Not like the chill of Puget Sound. It was an amazing week and then they flew back to Seattle. Pat & I met up with many DMYC members, rafting up, sharing stories and many dinners with good friends. We were gone three months and every day was as warm, sunny and very special as the next.