Patrick L. McLoud

PATRICK L. MCLOUD OCT. 25, 1956-NOV 27,2009 On Friday Nov. 27, 2009 Pat succumbed to injuries he recieved in a motorcycle accident on Nov.3, 2009. Pat is survived by his wife, Kim; his children, Patrick (Jennifer) McLoud, Christopher McLoud, Daniel (Jennifer) McLoud, Pamela (Joseph) Provino, Denise (Mark) Bejsovec, Kevin (Amy) Anderson. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Collin, Matthew, Hailey, Jordan, Tristan, Genesis and Josiah. He is survived by his step-mother, his aunts and seven brothers & sisters. Pat was preceded in death by his first wife; Barbara McLoud in 2001. Pat was born in Riverside, NJ on Oct. 25, 1956 and was raised in Burlington & Willingboro, NJ. After high school he enlisted in the Navy, where he served on the USS Nathaniel Greene and the USS Will Rogers as a Missile Technician. In 1989 Pat and his family relocated to California, making Turlock their home. Pat was employed over the next 20 years as a Maintenance Mechanic. Pat was proud of his Scottish heritage, and being a member of the Clan MacLeod. He took great joy in attending anything related to the Highland games, and enjoyed telling stories about his trip to the Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. He enjoyed family time, whether it was backyard barbeques, swim parties, trips to the snow, or camping trips. His favorite place to go was Yosemite, regardless of the time of year or the weather, as one trip was never enough. Pat & Barbara were married for 26 years, when Barbara passed away in 2001. In 2004 he met Kim, and they were married in 2006. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved life to the fullest and it showed in everything he did and said. Visitation will be held on Friday Dec. 4, 2009 from 5-7PM. Services will be on Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 at 1PM both at Turlock Funeral Home 425 N. Soderquist Rd. An education fund is being established for the grandchildren, and donations in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. www.modbee.com/obituaries