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Patrick Rutherford Obituary

Patrick Michael Rutherford, 17, born March 13, 1988 was taken to heaven on 'Independence Day' July 4, 2005. His father, Patrick Rutherford and stepmother, Melanie; fiancée, Blanche Kirk; mother, Natalie Kay Rutherford and stepfather, Scott; brothers: Jeremy and Dakota; sisters: Sarah and Bethany; stepbrothers: Levi, Stone, Seth, Nick, Jacob; grandparents: Michael and Irene Corey, Phyllis Bonser, Judy and Dennis Ingram, Patrick and Dorothy Rutherford; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and his Juggalo family survive him. Patrick finished school at New Directions Alternative School in May, 2005. Patrick loved music, video games, working on his cars, hunting snakes and lizards and his job at Burger King. Patrick lost control of his car on his way for a vacation at Clear Creek, Colorado to fish and was taken immediately by God to heaven. Patrick's parents, family and friends will miss him, his sense of humor, blue eyes, super smile and laugh. His way is paved in youth by Ashley, Colletta and Travis and he will have them to join him in heaven. We all LOVE you and will miss you. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Patrick Michael Rutherford, Medical Benefit Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Banks. Patrick's funeral service will be on Saturday July 9, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens, 3825 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 8, 2005.

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Lindsey

July 4, 2024

Paty-Wak,
I miss you so much! I think about you often and all the craziness we used to get into! You were such an amazing person and brought so much joy and laughter to our lives. I miss you brother.
Love always,
Lindsey

Brandon

March 13, 2024

Happy Birthday Ninja

Sarah Rutherford

June 7, 2022

As 2022 creeps closer to July I feel totally emotionally unstable, this year marks you officially being gone longer than you were here and I just dont know how to cope with that, its not fair you were taken far to soon and the world has only gotten dimmer since. I love you big brother and I wish you were here.

Lindsey Curlette

July 2, 2021

You´ve been on my mind lately brother! Especially since the 4th is coming up. I miss you so much!
Love you Paty-Wak!

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Kirk, Curlette, and Engler Fam

Planted Trees

Brandon

April 15, 2019

Good to see this is still up, just read almost 14 years worth of entries. Some I remembered some I didn't. We're all different now, but still have you as the common denominator. We were kids when I saw you last, and now some of us have kids that are older than we were when we met. Things were never the same without you, who knows how they would've turned out if you'd still been around. There's no easy way to sum up 14 years of life, so I'll just end it here. Love man, save me some faygo.

Bethany Bonser

August 30, 2018

Hey Patrick, i know i was very young, and i don't remember much of you. But in the past year i have been thinking of you a lot. I know your watching over us all, and i wish is got to know you a little bit more. But i know ill meet you again one day. Love you.

Ashley Anderson

July 2, 2017

Pat.. it's been so long. It's not just this time of year I think about you. You made such an impact on my life for the time you were here. Thank you for the great talks and kind words. I hope you know the help you gave me in my dark times. I miss you my friend. Love you.

Jordyn

February 18, 2016

even though i don't remember much of you but for some weird reason iv'e been thinking of you lately we love you and miss you :) love you patrick p.s. I hope you remember me - Jordyn

Lindsey Kirk

July 4, 2014

Hey Pat -wak,
Well here we are again another 4th of July. I miss you so much, and think about you everyday. I love you.

Lindsey Kirk

March 13, 2014

Happy Birthday Paty-Wak,
I think about you everyday and miss you. Can't believe you would have been 26, I wonder everyday what life would be like if you were still here. Miss you so much. Happy Birthday.
Love Lindsey

Lindsey Kirk

January 18, 2014

Hey Paty-Wak,
I added some photos of Alessa visiting your. It has been so long since I've wrote to you. I think about you all the time, and miss you everyday. I know your watching over us. I love you.

Kisses for Uncle Patrick

Lindsey Kirk

January 18, 2014

Lindsey Kirk

January 18, 2014

Lindsey Kirk

January 18, 2014

Another day with Uncle Patrick

Lindsey Kirk

January 18, 2014

Alessa visiting with Uncle Patrick

Lindsey Kirk

January 18, 2014

Blanche Kirk

January 16, 2014

so I think of you very often, close to everyday. earlier I drove past the cemetery but for a lil over a year now I haven't been brave enough to stop by. but today I was siiting at my desk at work and my boss mentioned that he googled my name and only found head stones. so I decided to give it a try. to my surprise all I found were headstones and your picture.
I wish I could get in contact with your sister. hope your mom is ok. love you always and forever.

Ashley Anderson

September 29, 2013

I love you Pat and miss you dearly, I wish that I could just pick up the phone and call you again.. whoop whoop.. MMFCL

Nicole kirk

September 16, 2013

For some reason I cant stop thinking about you Patrick! I miss you!

Jessica

August 15, 2013

Think about you all of the time buddy! I sure do miss you and miss talking about the stupid stuff we always talked about

Mary (Corey) Combs

December 9, 2012

I am sorry I never got to know you. Time does some strange things. I will always remember your mother and always wished we had lived closer. I am sure you have the company of your Uncle George and our son Gene and of course your Grand Father Michael. I miss him too. God is looking after all of you. Love, Aunt Mary Combs

courtenay engler

August 17, 2012

Just thinking about you today, love and miss you!!

Ashley Anderson

September 14, 2011

Just thinking bout u pat!!!

Jessica McKeon

September 13, 2011

It's been so long! I went and seen you on the forth there is so much you have missed! I had a baby girl and she almost decided to come on the forth but we made it through that day lol and she came the 8th instead. I miss you buddy very much I miss hanging out with you and talking to you when times got bad, but I know when I am talking to you that you hear me.

Love and miss you

Jessica

Megiddeh Goldston

September 13, 2011

Hey Pat!
Caught the baddest bass this summer. I'd like to think u had somethin to do with it. Wish u were here.
Love Megiddeh

Chelsea

September 13, 2011

Hey Pat, was thinking about you today. I want to come visit your grave but I do not know which graveyard it's in. Life has changed for everybody so much since the last time I saw you. I miss your hugs :)

July 4, 2011

Hey Patrick.... I think this day will forever remain in many hearts. You where loved by so many. I know my fondest memory of you was the first time Blanche introduce you to me. I could not believe how much you look like John Elway, from what I remember you weren't fond the comparision :). Colton and Brandon getting all grown up. We all think of you often and miss you. You never know how precious a memory, is until its all you have left, and holding on to it, is all you can do. Love and hugs, Angela, Colton and Brandon Jones (Colorado Springs CO)

Wendy Kirk

July 4, 2011

Love and miss you!

Lindsey Kirk

July 4, 2011

Patrick I can't believe its been six years. I miss you and love you so much. Love Lindsey

Kathleen Hammer

July 4, 2011

Hey Patrick,
It's been a long while. I miss you so much, especially today. It's hard to believe it's been 6 years! But on a happier thought I may have my son today. Remember that crazy kid Kyle who's grandpa lived down the way from aunt cassie's? Well we got married and are having a little boy any day now! Well I'm getting called to bed. Love and miss you tons!!!!!!

Ashley Anderson

July 3, 2011

hey dude, I miss u... MMFCL

Irene Corey

March 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Honey!! Patrick we all miss you and love you so much. I think about all the great times we had!! Sending you hugs and kisses! Miss you, Baby

Nicole Kirk

January 17, 2011

Hey there patrick wow i havent done this for a while it is kind of weird. I am in high school now its lots of fun i miss you lots and so does blanche i cant beleive how long its been since you left us. we will see again someday have a happy birthday even know its not till march. love you lots

Bethany, Sarah and Mommy Love and Miss you so Very MUCH!

Natalie Rutherford

January 14, 2011

Jeremy, Sarah and Mom miss you so much

Natalie Rutherford

January 14, 2011

Your Christmas Wreath

Natalie Rutherford

January 14, 2011

My Sweet Boy Patrick you are still missed very much everyday! Sarah made you that Christmas wreath that we took to the site of your stairway to heaven. It was a bitter sweet day for all of us. We know you are looking down on us. It does make me happy to at least know you have Dad by your side now, but we still miss and love both of you so much!

jeremy rutherford

January 12, 2011

i love you and miss you so much patrick hope your havin fun in heaven with dad man

jeremy rutherford

December 25, 2010

hey patrick its been awhile... way to damn long i miss you so much..please teach dad how to get around. he was having alot of trouble down here with his legs. i know that he is so much better now and not in so much pain. i hope you guys had a fantastic christmas i thought of both of you today and wished you were here i love you so much patrick and i would give anything in the whole wide world to spend just one more day with you i love and miss you so much bro!!

Irene Corey

November 16, 2010

Hi Honey,
Now you, Papa,and Dad are together. I pray the three of you are having fun up in heaven.I pray every day for each of you.
Love and miss you, Nana

Natalie Rutherford

July 4, 2010

My Dear Boy, Patrick. Love and miss you so very much! 5 years and I still can't believe you are not here with us I do talk to you all the time, Patrick you are my world! I will and Do Love You Always and Forever! You are my Baby Boy!

jeremy rutherford

July 3, 2010

hey patrick, its been a long hard five years now bro, but i know that you are always watching over us and that you are always here for us. i hope that you got our note that we sent up on that balloon....i know you did, man we miss you so much and you know that we love you very dearly, patrick when we set that fountain off i could feel you there hugging me when i broke down and i know that sarah could to thats why i went over to her and thats why i was able to stay strong, i know that dakota knows what happened i could see it in his eyes when i was holding him and he was crying looking up at the sky like he could see your face. we all miss you so much its unreal, please just continue to watch over us we all need your help in some way shape and form we cant do it on our own and i know that you push me and sarah through each and everyday standing by our side so we do the right thing....REST IN PEACE PATRICK I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH PATTY

Natalie Rutherford

March 13, 2010

Happy Birthday, sure do miss you everyday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss and love you. Wow 22 years old. This birthday is a hard one, they are not getting any easier. Wish I could go back 22 years ago to this day. I can remember it like it was yesterday. Happy birthday my sweet, sweet Boy! Love and miss you so much. Hey, Mom made it another year sober on your birthday and will keep it up with you and Papa by my side. I can feel you around me Thank You for everything you gave me in your short lifetime. I really did learn alot from you! This saying still sticks in my head Lord I prayed for this child and you gave him to me, Now I give him back to You! I would not change a day with you for anything. Just wish we would have had more time together. You are in my heart and Soul ALWAYS AND FOREVER! I Love and Miss you so much! Happy Birthday, Thinking of you as always!
Mommy

March 13, 2010

Happy Birthday my sweet Patrick! I Thank God every day that He gave you to us to love and care for. 17 years you gave us joy and love. I miss you so much! Since you and Papa went to heaven nothing has been the same. You give them heck up in heaven my sweet boy! Love you and miss you tons! NANA

Lindsey Kirk

December 29, 2009

Hey Paty-Wak,
I'm sorry it has been so long since I wrote you, I have been so busy with work and my little girl. She is the cutest thing ever. I miss you so much and still think about you everyday. I love you so much.

Irene Corey

July 4, 2009

My Sweet Boy,
I'm sitting here thinking about you and how much we all love you, and the love you gave us all. Today it's been 4 years, only it seems like yesterday. The family has changed so much since we lost you and Papa. Please watch over Mom,Dad, Sarah, and Jeremy. Sarh is turning into a beautiful young lady. You have always watched over all of us. Thank you Honey.
Love and miss you tons, Nana

March 27, 2009

Hey Sweet-pea! This has been the hardest birthday without you! I did visit you the day after your birthday and Yes, I finally got mad at you for leaving me! But in turn I feel guilty because I know You didn't want to leave any of us! Happy Birthday My Boy! Sure do miss you and Love You with All OF my BEATING HEART
Always and Forever
Mommy

Lindsey Kirk

March 26, 2009

Hey Paty-Wak sorry I haven't wrote in here in a while I have been super busy!! But HAPPY LATE 21'ST BIRTHDAY!!! I miss you more and more each day. I love you so much.

Alli johnson

March 20, 2009

Hey patrick. I hope everything is goin great for you, I know it is. We all still miss you every day. Will you please watch over blanche for me? Im sure she's doin as good as she can, but I still worry about her all the time. Love and miss you bunches homie.

Natalie Rutherford

March 14, 2009

Happy Birthday My Sweet Boy! Wow another Birthday. Miss You So much and Think of You Everyday!

Courtenay Kirk

March 14, 2009

Happy birthday patrick we love and miss you more every year

Irene Corey

March 13, 2009

Happy 21 birthday. Sure do miss you honey. Please watch over Sarah for me. You know she's very upset with me. Hope you and Papa are having a great time togetherLove you tons, Nana

nicole kirk

March 1, 2009

Hey patrick wats ^ I just wanted to say happy early birthday it is almost our birthday and i miss u lots Love nicole

courtenay kirk

February 14, 2009

Hey Patrick,
I just want you to know that i know you are still here w us ecspecially blanche. She got in an accident yesturday w my daughter. They are both ok cause i believe you protected them. Today i have had alot of reminders of you and its nice to know you are still around. I miss you so much and blanche does too. We love you forever. Our guardian angel :)

Brandon Nelson

January 27, 2009

What up ninja. Been hard recently, but levi's back, so its not all bad. Just Been on my mind, had to write it somewhere.
Much love, Brandon

NATALIE RUTHERFORD

January 16, 2009

I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY, I KNOW I NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE AND I AM AND I KNOW YOU AND PAPA WILL BE WITH ME! I MISS SPENTING TIME WITH YOU! MY COOK LOL, SOMEDAY WE WILL BE ONE AGAIN, I REMEMBER THE DAY I KNEW YOU WHERE COMING INTO THIS WORLD PATRICK YOU ARE STILL LOVED AWAY AND A FAR AS YOU WERE THAT DAY YOU TOOK YOUR FIRST BREATH.
lOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER
MOMMY

anomous anomous

October 2, 2008

i miss u and i cant stop thinking about u patty love u lots ur sis sarah

Natalie rutherford

September 23, 2008

My Boy My Sweet-pea I miss you so very much Always thinking Of you, I Love YoU the Most Mommy

Lindsey Kirk

August 22, 2008

Hey Paty-Wak,
I still think about you every day, I miss you so much. My baby is almost a year. I wish you could be here with me to watch her grow up. I miss you and love you so much.

Wendy Kirk

July 15, 2008

Hey Patrick- Well another July 4th has come and gone. We all went to the cemetary and spent some time there. You touched many people. We love and miss you forever. Irene I hope all is well with you and Sarah. Pat I hope you are doing well. We would like to share pictures that we have of Patrick if anyone would like some let me know. Irene I would also like to get you the baby picture back. Please email me.

nicole kirk

July 13, 2008

hey patty wack i miss you lots and love you ttyl

nicole kirk

July 8, 2008

hey patrick it is nicole sorry i didnt it sign it on the fourth i just wanted to say i miss you lots k much love bye

courtenay kirk

July 5, 2008

love and miss you very much

sarah rutherford

July 4, 2008

love you

Lindsey Kirk

June 29, 2008

Hey Paty-Wak, It has been so long since I wrote in here. I miss you so much and not a moment goes by where I don't think of you. As you know I had a baby her name is Alessa, I talk about you all the time to her. She even said your name the other day. Guess what...... I got to see Ozzy in concert and the whole time you were on my mind. Then he sang our song Mama I'm coming home, and it felt like you were right next to me singing along just like we used to do in the kitchen of my parents house. I miss you so much. You were my best friend and you will always be. Please watch over your family which I miss terribly, Sarah, Nana, Pat, Natalie, Levi, everyone I miss them all so much. And watch over my family as well, and our sweet Blanche. We love you so much!
Love, Lynzi

Pat Rutherford

June 3, 2008

Hi Patrick hope your doing good I sure do miss you it seems like my world is falling apart and im loosing everthing that means anything to me its real lonly down here and life just keeps getting harder I think well I'll see you maybe soon

sarah rutherford

May 16, 2008

i dont know how i get by without you here i cant keep going on like this i just cant do it any more im ready to just give up i miss you so much please help me

Natalie Rutherford

March 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Sweet-pea!! Sorry It's just been really hard to know your 20 now!! Just seems like yesterday that you were born and yesterday that I Lost you! But you brought me so many good times That I hold on to!! Still talk about you all the time. Black Angus i remember! The light socket at Brookwood Manor Apts. Fun times Tom Jones!! Baby I miss You but you can still put a smile on my Faces Baby Patrick I Love and Miss You So Much
Always and Forever
Mommy

Sabrina Lambrecht

March 17, 2008

Hey Patrick, Happy Late Birthday!! I know your birthday is on the 13th and i tried to write you on the 13th to wish you a happy birthday but the internet kept shutting me off so i came to write today. I know that's it's been awhile since you've passed but i still miss you and i know all of your family and friends miss you terribly.Please continue to be by ALL of their sides Patrick,Please continue to help them.Please Patrick!! Well I Love you continue to take care of your family and friends and i know we will all see you again someday. Love Ya!!!

sarah rutherford

March 14, 2008

patrick people say that each day is gonna get easyer take it step by step its never been like that its been at it worst not getting easyer but harder and harder each day love you sarah

Irene Corey

March 13, 2008

Happy Birthday My Sweet Boy,
Honey, I can't find the words to tell you just how much I miss you,yoursmile,your laugh, your pranks, Just everything, you where and are so special. My heart aches to feel your hugs again. I known you and Papa are having a great time in heaven together. Please toss down hugs for all your family plus all the people that love you and you love. Happy Birthday my Sweet Angel,
Love you now and forever, Nana

Kathleen Blackshear

March 11, 2008

It seems like you have been gone forever, however you have remained in my heart. Every time I talk to Jeremy I feel like I'm talking to you! I miss you so much and I wish you could be here to see me actually graduate. Patrick I really want to talk to you and this is the only way I can and it really freakin sucks! Well I will see you in my dreams.

~You know who this is

Patrick Rutherford

February 20, 2008

Hi bud its dad sorry I dont wright much but its still hard for me to relize your gone I cant tell you how much I miss you my life is so empty without you.I still wake up every night at one a m to see if your home from work or see If I have to call you cause you and blanch are together hope your doing ok blanch.Patrick im still looking for a sign that your ok I love you so much.Patrick plz watch over Dakato and Scylla I miss them to.

Franklin Kirk

February 19, 2008

Hello Patrick. We love you and miss you we think of you all the time. Love the Kirk family

nicole kirk

February 17, 2008

Hey patrick i havent talked to you since october of last year but i am talking to you know so whats up my dad was just going through a box of pictures and found a picture of you and blanche standing in our dining room and hugging each other it made me kinda sad so i wanted to sign your geust book i am working on a history report and still have time to do it but it is going to be hard to finish i wish i could see you one more time but hey things happen. blanche is doing fine and along with everybody else but we miss you lots and we will be rejoined with you someday later on in a couple hundred years are so just joking lol
love nicole

Natalie Rutherford

February 11, 2008

patrick I miss you so much it hurts everyday! Thanks Frank for the pic of Blanche and Patrick HOW IS BLANCHE? HOPE SHE IS WELL AS YOU WENDY, FRANK AND LYNSY AND THE BABY ALSO!! I am not as able to get on the computer lately I am at the library hope to talk with you all soon Love and miss you all too!! Patrick I know You are always with me Always and Forever
Mommey

Irene Corey

January 28, 2008

Sweet Patrick,
Hopefully you and Papa will make it rain trout soon.I tell people that you and Papa will be throwing good trout at me. Honey I think I made a big mistake!! I sold our home in the Springs and moved to Az. with Sarah. I miss home so much. I miss you and Papa so much!! Blanche was with me the night Papa jioned you after that I did.nt hear or see from her. I miss you both so much!! You and Papa give each other hugs and kisses from me and Sarah. Love you both and miss you so much!!! Nana

sarah rutherford

January 27, 2008

hey patrick god how i miss you each day i dont know why but i think that if i would have held you on that day everything would have been allright miss you love you bye

Frank

January 11, 2008

Patrick I thought of you today and could not stop. I added an additional picture of you and Blanche taken before you both left for Prom. She misses you to this day and she has not been the same since you left us. Please be sure to smile on her and help her.

Patrick and Blanche before Prom

January 11, 2008

Wendy Kirk

December 21, 2007

Patrick- just writing to tell you that we think of you often and still miss you as much as the day left.

nicole kirk

October 21, 2007

hey patrick it has been a while since i talked to you. i just have been busy lately but i am in 6th grade know it is pretty diffrent but i will get used to it some of my teachers are pretty cool i go to north for the ib programe but i am still the same nicole just annoying as i ever was i have been thinking about that time when my mom took you and levi home and blanche had to go somewhere and i went with youguys and you gave me and levi a crunch bar and told us both not to get use to it but i got to run talk to you soon love nicole

Lindsey Kirk

September 16, 2007

My dearest Paty-Wak,
I miss you more than anything. You taught me so much. You were the best big brother any one could ask for. You are going to be an Uncle very very soon, I'm due anytime now. I wish you were here to share it with me. I miss you. Everyone said it would get easier in time...but no it hasn't gotten easier. I love you so much!!

hey, my Boy you are still with me I feel you everyday, help me get through the hard times Baby Boy My Sweet Pea I know you are here with me everyday!!! I Miss and Love you so much it hurts, Everyday I will do whatever You and Papa ask and know it is right for Me Please Always Help me Always and Forever My Sweet Man, Mommy Always and Forever,Mommy

Brandon Nelson

July 4, 2007

Wuddup ninja, its the 4th. Two years. Two years has never felt more like yesterday ever. I thought it'd get easier. Things have changed so much in two years, most of us dont even talk to each other much less hang out anymore. Which gets to me sometimes. But thats the way its gone. Anyways, I just wanted to write and say hi, and also to those who Ive wanted to see but dont anymore. Rest In Peace ninja, save me some faygo.

Natalie Rutherford

July 4, 2007

Sweetpea, Mommy misses you so very much. Today is a very day It is hard to believe it has been 2 years since You were here with us all. I know you are still here I can feel you all around I miss being able to see you, hear you and touch you! I am going to stay strong with you help of course. Every firework I see tonight I will see I will be thinking of you, and remember the happy 4th's we had together.I still miss you so very much! The one thing that keeps me going is the happiness you always brought and still do to everyone in your Life. Blanche and Brandon I also think of you guys often and Stay Strong today Everyone stay strong today Patrick is with us Always and Forever! My sweet boy Know that we are all with you as you are Always and Forever With Us. I Love You and Miss You Always and Forever!!! Mommy

Wendy Kirk

July 3, 2007

Hey Patrick,
I am writing today because the memories of you are everywhere. Tomorrow marks 2 years since you left. We think and talk of you often. Tomorrow will be a hard day for everyone, please look over us all. We miss you tremendously.

Natalie Rutherford

May 30, 2007

Hello my Sweet Boy I sure miss you so much and think of you Always. Things are still tough for me but I am working to stay on track with my life. Bethany is growing like a weed she reminds me alot of you she can act just like you when you were little. She even has her ucky corner. It is with your blanket of Pooh that you got on your first Easter. She is like you and carries it everywhere just like you did. Sarah is doing really good also and so is Bugaboo. I love and miss you so very much. A piece of you is ALWAYS AND FOREVER with me. We all love and miss you so very much. Love Mommy, Sarah, Bethany and Jeremy.

Lynzi Kirk

May 29, 2007

Hey Paty-Wak, I haven't written in here in a while and I'm sorry. But I have been so busy working and being pregnant and all. Blanche turned 18 today, I just wish you were here. I miss you so much. I will never forget you. I love you so much and you are really truely my big brother! Love Lynzi!

Brandon Nelson

May 24, 2007

What up ninja, jus droppin in to see whats good. Been awhile man, be two years next july. We're guna party it up like there's no tomorrow do believe man. I dont belive I need to fill you in on the details of events lately, but I did graduate and life is good, and you know why. Aight ninja, save me some faygo. Peace

nicole kirk

March 8, 2007

Hi patrick it is me nicole i just wanted to tell you happy birthday even though it is a little early i also wanted to tell you i love you and miss you very much and so does blanche i wish you could be here right now. you were like my big brother and you still are i will make sure when our birthday comes i will have my mom put your name on my cake because i love you that much.you treated blanche well and she loves you very much.love,
nicole

Kathleen

February 20, 2007

Hey Patrick,
God its been forever since I last wrote you. I miss you terribly. I've been thinking about you alot lately, and every time I do, it just brings me to tears. Ohh by the way I still have your CD from way back in the day. I still listen to it alot, especially number 1 aka our song. I find it so hard to believe that I have made it this far without you Pat. I miss all the good times so much. I cant wait till' the day I can see you again. Well I will talk to you later. I have school in the morning. I love you Patrick. MMFWCL.

sarah rutherford

February 2, 2007

hi patty i miss you so much, but so your probly happy because your with papa and travis AND colletata so i wish you the best LOVE YOUR LITTLE SIS SARAH.

Danielle Dooley

January 25, 2007

Hey buddy its been forever since ive written you.I love you and miss you still forever and ever i will miss you

Sabrina Lambrecht

January 23, 2007

Hey there Patrick, I know it has been awhile since i've wroten to you but it hasn't been awhile since i've talked to you i talk to you everyday and ask you to be with your family,Blanche,Lynzi and there family and all of your friends. I moved away again and it's ok i miss everybody though. I'm sure you know whats going on with me right now so there's no need to tell you. I Miss you buddy. Well i'll continue to talk to you everyday I LOVE YOU!!!Love,Sabrina

nicole kirk

January 18, 2007

hi patrick i havent had a chance to talk to you for a while i have been very busy since i have talked to you last but yea but blanche is getting ready to turn 18 and she is going to move out.she has already has found a house to live in.i got a knew cat since rudeboy ran away i dont know if you got a chance to meet him but yeah but i got a knew one and i named her sassy laree fatima kirk.well i have to go.maybe i will talk to you later on today.love nicole kirk..

December 20, 2006

Hey Patrick,
What do you think about nana's basement? How is papa doing? Please continue to watch over us and keep and eye on James for me and make sure he is safe. Bye Bye

Lynzi Kirk

December 7, 2006

Hey Paty-Wak, I haven't wrote in here in a very long time, and I apoligize for that. I miss you so much, I had a dream about you last night, when I woke up I had to remeber what had actually happened, and it crushed me just like it did the day it happened. I'm getting my life together finally, I'm in school, and I have a job. I miss you terribly. I love you my big brother! With love Lynzi!

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