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11/10/1945
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03/26/2011
Patrick Rooney Obituary
(Age 65)
Patrick M. Rooney passed away March 26, 2011 in Spokane. He was born November 10, 1945 in Spokane, the son Mayfair (Gossett) Rooney. Pat graduated from North Central High School and then served in the United States Army for four years. After his military service, Pat attended community college and began his career as a carpenter and an inspector. Pat was preceded in death by his mother; his brother John Bettis; and his sisters Judy Lee Rooney and Judy Arrington. He is survived by his sister Mildred Cockerum of Spokane; brothers Jim Rooney of Denver, CO and Al Bettis of Seattle, WA; and sister Mona Bates of Whitney, NE. Visitation will be Wednesday and Thursday, from 12-5pm both days at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11am and will be conducted at the Sunset Chapel at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210-2215. Please visit Pat's tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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April 4, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Patrick M. Rooney for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Carol
April 4, 2011
Patrick's smile was always nice to see. He was shy to show his deep-thinker side but I was always glad when he did. I am sure he and Caruso are harmonizing in Heaven.
Troy Juresko
March 30, 2011
I will truly miss Pat. He always had a smile on his face and a wonderful greeting when he saw you. I will always have fond memories of Pat.
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