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Patrick Fredrick Van Allen was born March 17, 1993 in Kent, WA to Laura Van Allen and Scott Pysher. He perished with his grandfather, Jan Van Allen, in a tragic home fire on September 28, 2012 and is survived by his mother, Laura Van Allen, his father, Scott Pysher, stepmother Cory Pysher, half brother Nolan Pysher, grandmother Helen Van Allen, grandparents Tom & Judy Pysher, and stepgrandparents George T & Christine Clark. He is also survived by loving aunts and uncles, Rebecca Pick, Sandra Pysher, John Pysher, Camm Clark, Quin Clark, Conn Clark and their spouses and children.
Patrick grew up in Kent, WA and was a senior at Thomas Jefferson HS. He was a tall young man with a quiet demeanor and a small circle of close friends. He enjoyed both video and role playing games with his friends, writing fiction, and culinary arts.
Patrick was deeply loved and will be missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Auburn, WA. The family requests any donations in his memory to be made to the Red Cross or South King County Fire.
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Memories and Condolences
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Beth
December 1, 2023
Its still hard not having you here. It hurts that you never got to meet my kids! I miss having one of my best friends around! Love you Patrick I miss you so very much
Levi
December 16, 2022
I will always miss you brother. Time doesn't take away the pain I feel for not having you in my life. I wish I could see you again. Party it up and I hope when I join you I can see you again.
Tamara Wilks
October 28, 2012
Pat I have heard about you from your Mom for the past 10 years but due to distance never got to meet you. You were much loved and will be missed. Condolences to you Laura. Love Tam
Danielle DiBella
October 9, 2012
Rest in Peace Patrick and Uncle Jan. We will miss you and love you. While I did not have a lot of memories of you, we are all saddened by your passing.
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