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James Patrick "Pat" Shanafelt

Boise, Idaho

Mar 19, 1943 – Jul 20, 2024

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BORN
March 19, 1943
DIED
July 20, 2024
LOCATION
Boise, Idaho

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Boise - James Patrick Shanafelt (Pat) died on July 20, 2024 with loving family members at his side from heart failure after a slow decline following a cycling accident and complications. A third generation Idahoan, son of Paul and Anne Shanafelt, he grew up with brothers Mike and Tommy and his...

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I had the pleasure, I think, of having Pat as my 8th grade health teacher at North Jr High. I came in one day making a comment about a honey pot, not knowing what it was, Pat looked at me and said "Do you know what a honey pot is?" I said sure! After explaining it to him, Pooh and all. He replied, " Well that´s true but here´s another meaning." And processed to share it with me. Upon seeing the look on my face after his explanation, his amazing wide grin and laugh was memorable! He was a...

Pat and I were struggling outfielders on Bob Wise´s dad´s little league team, long long ago. We were friends through high school.