Pascual "Pat" Iribarren

Pat was my step grandpa and in fact was my only grandpa growing up. Pat never failed to make me and my sister laugh. I would go with him to work at the ranch houses and there he would teach me the importance of hard work and a strong mindset. He was a giver always taking us to eat and giving us advice if we needed it. As strong as pats work ethic was, he also had a heart of gold with a big sense of humor. I consider pat my biggest inspiration in life and I hope to name one of my kids after...

Around 1996-98, Jackie and Pat Iribarren surprised me by stopping by to visit my home in Leavenworth, WA. They were both such sweet souls. They reminded me of Lucille Ball and Desie Arnaz. They could banter back and forth, never missing a beat to add to their meshing of exuberant exchanges. So like Lucille and Desie! They made me laugh the whole time they were at my house. I had just baked fresh bread and a cobbler. Then, I asked if they'd like to try some and Jackie politely said they had...