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Paavo Esa Antero Patokoski
1941 - 2021
Paavo Esa Antero Patokoski
1941 - 2021
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Paavo Patokoski Obituary
July 12, 1941 - Nov. 6, 2021
Paavo Esa Antero Patokoski passed away due to complications from open heart surgery Nov. 6, 2021.
Paavo was born in Raahe, Finland July 12, 1941. He lived in Finland until his family immigrated to the United States. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1959, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in England. He returned home and attended Portland State University, where he met and married his wife of 57 years, Sara Jean "Jeannie" in 1965. Paavo worked at ESCO Corporation for nearly 35 years. He coached his daughters' basketball and softball teams and attended all of their track and cross country meets. Esa also coached Babe Ruth baseball for many years. In 1997, he became "Papa" and continued his love and support for his three granddaughters and all of their activities. In 2018, Esa and Jeannie moved to Charbonneau to enjoy retirement. Esa enjoyed gardening, researching his genealogy, volunteering for the Messiah Lutheran Church and the Old Timers Baseball Association.
Esa is survived by his wife, Jeannie; daughters, Kirsti (Chris) Griffin and Maija (Jerry) Higginbotham; granddaughters, Sara, Cameron and Elli; brother, Pekka; and many nieces and nephews.
In the spirit of continuing the tradition of Papa's Party, a celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., July 9, 2022, at the Charbonneau Country Club in Wilsonville, OR. Please visit www.skylinememorialgardens.com to share memories.
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Kathi Holmes
November 13, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Louie Argueta
March 11, 2022
To ,family members of Paavo , Just to let you know. Was like losing a brother after, spending all our time together awhile in the service , from boot camp ,till our discharge , although we may not have seen each other as often as we wood liked to,when we did it felt like had missed that much time apart , He will,surely be missed by all , Good bye to a special friend who will never be forgotten
Vickie Jubinville
December 6, 2021
Paavo´s smile lit up the room. My husband Mike met him at Esco and they remained friends for many years. I was sorry to learn of his passing. Sending my condolences to Jeannie and family.
Jill Donald
November 27, 2021
I was so happy to see Esa and Jeannie at my dads memorial last summer. It had been decades but I immediately recognized their smiling faces. I have really sweet memories of their house (yard and sauna) and skiing at Timberline when I was a kid. I loved hearing stories about my dad and his friends in their youth. Really beautiful memories with Esa and Pekka featured often. I´m so sorry for this loss.
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Ronye Patokoski
November 26, 2021
The family historian, keeper of mementos and story teller bar none. A good friend to so many. His being was a light in our lives.
Condolences.
Kathleen Marie Holmes
November 22, 2021
Condolences to us all. Wonderful Uncle to my children, Lynn, Sheryl, and Mikko. Always supportive to me in so many ways. Many memories back to children at Messiah, later at Jefferson, and with family. He will be missed.
frank and Estelle McCormak
November 22, 2021
Esa was a delightful fellow. he will be missed by all that knew him. So sorry for your loss. RIP Esa
Marty Peets
November 21, 2021
Just the nicest guy you´d ever want to meet.
Gary Lindberg
November 21, 2021
I'm sorry for your loss. Esa was a fine man and a proud Finn!
Sharon Richenberg
November 20, 2021
RIP my friend!
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