KENNY, PATRICIA, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2012 in Park City, UT after a courageous battle with ALS. Patricia was born in Indianapolis, IN to James and Margaret Dougherty on September 16, 1939. After attending high school in Indianapolis, Patricia moved to Chicago, IL in 1957 and then to Miami, FL in 1961. She attended the University of Miami and graduated cum laude with a degree in Political Science in 1974 followed by a Law Degree in 1977. She practiced law in Miami for 20 years, which included serving as Chief of the Civil Division in the United States Attorney's Office. Patricia married James J. Kenny in 1963 and together they had twins, Michael and Shannon. Patricia and James lived in Miami until moving to Park City, UT in 1998 to enjoy the beautiful mountains and outdoor life. She lived life to the fullest and her energy and enthusiasm were contagious. She was involved in many organizations and was passionate about politics, the arts, traveling, and entertaining. Patricia was intelligent, incredibly strong, exceptionally generous, sophisticated, and most of all, a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She was a legend in her own time and will never be forgotten by those whose lives she touched. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret; her beloved husband James; and her sister Judith Larimore. She is survived by her loving children Michael (and wife, Nicole) Kenny of Flowery Branch, GA and Shannon (and husband, John) Cowden of Dallas, TX; her grandchildren, Carson Hamilton, Chandler and Cade Kenny, Catherine, Allison and John Cowden; her brother James (and wife, Joanne) Dougherty, Jr. of Hobe Sound, FL; her sisters Beverly Dougherty of Virginia Beach, VA and Janna McAleer (and husband, Bill) of Rensselaer, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to the ALS Association, 1231 Greenway Dr., Suite 295, Irving, TX 75038 or www.alsa-texas.org.
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To the Kenny Family:
I met Pat at Coral Reef Yacht Club when she purchased a J/24 with Jane Anne Pincus & Mary Babcock & they named it Menage. She was fun to be around, very witty & always kind to me. I pray that peace & comfort come to you soon.
Sharon Bivans Bourke
Miami, Florida
November 21, 2012
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on the snow
I am the sunlight on a ripen grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you wake in morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of Quiet
Birds in circling flight
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I did not die.
For I am the breeze flowing by.
Mary Frye 1932
Danielle Key
November 19, 2012
Aunt Pat, where do I start?! If I had a question or needed advice you were always brutally honest. I have and will always respect and love you for that! I am going to miss you and Uncle Jim!
Love,
Dani
Danielle Key
November 19, 2012
Michael and Shannon,
Pleae accept my most sincere and warmest condolences to you both and your families for the awful loss you are going through right now; you have lost both of your wonderful parents within the last year, and this has to be terribly difficult for you both, and for your children and your entire family.
I wish, and I hope, that there is something I can do to help you all; and, I pray that any of you, and all of you, will PLEASE let me know if I can, and how.
MY thoughts and prayers are with you all, sincerely, and truthfully,
with my love,
Janet S. Wright
Miami
November 19, 2012
Dear Michael and Shannon,
Please accept my warmest and most sincere condolences for your awful loss, and please know that I am thinking of you both and your families at this terribly difficult time for you all.
You do not know me; however, I have known of you both and your families for several years. My former, and late, husband took your father's position at Kelly Black, Black and Kenny, when your father left that firm to found his own, with Mike Nachwalter and Tom Seymour. I met your father for the first time in 2002, through the Wetheringtons, one evening when he was in town for work at his firm. I later met your mother on Mothers' Day a couple of years later, when she was here in town, and your father was not.
Jerry and Lee Wetherington are two of my my oldest and best friends, and have been for many, many years. I know how close they were to your parents, and I know how much this loss of both of your parents has devestated them, and how much they are concerned for and care about you both.
Please know that you are both, and your families and children, in my thoughts and prayers throughout this incredibly difficult time you are are going through.
I wish there were something I could do for you, and I can only hope that if there is, you will let me know...please.
My love to you both, and to your children, and to your parents'and your, family members.
Sincerely, and with my love to you both,
Janet Wright
November 19, 2012
Patricia, you were the law clerk I turned to when I needed to understand something really complicated. You were always generous with your time and advice, something that never changed even after we were both in practice. I have missed you and Jim after you moved to Utah, but even more so now. Godspeed.
Ware Cornell
November 18, 2012
Pat, besides making my brother's life the best, has been my rock and inspiration since I first met her when I was 14 and Jim brought her home to meet our family. I always loved her bohemian style, wit, energy, great taste, and encouragement. I would never have gotten to know my brother without her. Bravo Pat! You are very much missed and loved. I'm so happy to have Shannon and Michael and their families in my life.
Kathy
Kathleen Thompson
November 17, 2012
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