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Stacia
June 9, 2019
Just found out... I always think of you on rainy evenings in late spring, remembering you pack up to leave for New York, talking together about lovely creative things. Miss you, but I have for a while now. It makes me happy to think of you seeing your mother again! I hope you are finding Peace. Your Star Wars comics are still safely with me.
Jefrey Paguyo
April 17, 2019
It brings me joy telling my children about our adventures and mishaps... Miss you.
Jane Butler
November 2, 2012
My condolences to friends and family. I knew Patrick from his very insightful and lively internet postings and will miss his contributions.
David Holmdahl
August 30, 2012
Thank you Patrick for being there. I will fondly remember Sunday mornings at the Loring.
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Collaine Faddis
May 10, 2012
Dear Patrick - sadly, I never had the honor of meeting you in person. Even with such a missed opportunity I feel like I knew you, from our correspondence and all of the colorful, wonderful Kelly family stories! Your legacy will continue to be an inspiration to us all... always in our hearts, ~Collaine (of Cris & Calysto clan)
April Adamson
May 9, 2012
Oh dear Patrick, to quote you: "HOPE IS THE NEW BLACK."
RIP you sweet, wonderful man.
Diane Hile
May 6, 2012
RIP Patrick
Monica Zavala
May 4, 2012
Rest peacefully dear Patrick.
Kris Henry
May 4, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Pat's family. What a zany, clever, sweet and hilarious person. Truly something special. Pat was my first high school boyfriend and we shared many laughs working together behind the counter at Myhr's Bakery. This is such heartbreaking news.
Peter Schoenke
May 3, 2012
Pat, your friendship had such a huge positive influence on my life and you probably didn't even know it - because being nice is just who you were. I thank you so much for it.
May 3, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to your family. God Bless you and I am so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Johnson
May 1, 2012
My sympathies to Pat's family and friends for a terrible loss.
I knew Pat from Southwest HS. Although I have not seen him in years I always thought so highly of him. He was funny, kind, easygoing, and nice to everyone. I will remember him fondly.
With sympathy,
Jennifer Anne Johnson
John Blyth
May 1, 2012
I met Patrick on Facebook, but even there he managed to touch me. He would post the most thoughtful and kind things. He brought people a lot of joy. I can't believe he is gone. I wanted to meet him someday. I have never felt a loss such as this for someone I never met in person. I wish the family all of my love. You must have been extremely proud of him. Thank you for bringing him into our lives.
April 30, 2012
so sorry for your loss, he sounded like an incredibly kind and talented person,and such a beacon of light for many in the M.E. community.
Johannes Fure
April 30, 2012
Patrick had such a wonderful gentle spirit. We will miss him.
Penny Pennington
April 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
Paul Soucy
April 26, 2012
Way back in junior high, Pat showed that cool kids can be kind kids. And he showed what it meant to wear the world like a loose garment.
Tammy Goldsworthy
April 26, 2012
I am so sorry to hear. Patrick and I met through the Adv/Mktg world. He had great energy, spark and life to him. We lost touch in recent years so I was unaware of any illness.... so sorry for your loss...
Eileen Matson
April 25, 2012
My memories of Patrick are as a young child... full of life and movement... drawing funny pictures with you... never sitting still ... and those beautiful blonde curls in those days... everything was an adventure ... I loved the time I spent with Aunt Morna helping to watch you and Kerry... I loved to watch Morna watching you and Kerry and the pure love on her face... You were loved so deeply by many... Rest in peace cousin....
Josie Bradley
April 25, 2012
Patrick had a huge impact on the Lyme community and will very much be missed. My condolences to the ones near and dear.
Stacy Lasley
April 25, 2012
Patrick had a youthful spirit, paired with a wise soul. He will be remembered with great fondness.
K S
April 25, 2012
Condolences to Patrick's family and friends.
Angel
April 25, 2012
Tears, though we've never met. Thank you for living your life with such grace and vibrance despite the challenges you faced. My heart and prayers are with all who know and love you. Rest in peace, my friend. ?
Melissa Hotmer
April 25, 2012
Patrick,
You are way to young to be saying goodbye. I hope the pain has ceased and you may now rest comfortably. Till we meet again....
Karen Reichter
April 24, 2012
As a fellow Lymie/co-infection person who was friends on Facebook with many of his friends, I can certainly understand what he was going through. I struggled when I was in a private Minnesota college myself, but was undiagnosed at the time. I know how very loved he was, and how highly regarded by all of the outpouring of love that has been expressed for him by his FB friends. My own child is older than him, so I could easily have been his mother. From what I know of him, I would have been proud to have been his parent. The world has obviously experienced a great loss, but I know he is in a more peaceful place, and is out of his excruciating pain now. I just wish there was some magic bullet for all of the Lymies out there who are suffering. There are so very many. More than anyone knows, but seemingly only those of us who have it. The world was a better place for having Patrick in it. Rest in peace, Dear Patrick. You are resting in good hands. God bless.
Lisa Hilton
April 24, 2012
Patrick you were so very loved, and we will miss you so much. Our group of friends will never be the same without your humor, compassion and the ability to always light up the room.
Jessie Hackes
April 24, 2012
Dear, dear Patrick--Though we met only in recent years, it is easy for me to echo all that has been said by others here. You graced the lives of so many. You touched a very wide world of those who loved you dearly. And, in the end, even your bravery was so apparent. Many arms around you as you finally sleep. A rest well earned. Sweetest of dreams, Dear Patrick. A lot of tears from so many--testimony of your enormous impact.
Christine
April 24, 2012
Patrick, you are a shining light and will be an inspiration forever, to all of us. We will carry on the fight for research and treatment, I hope your guidance will help those who need it the most.
April 24, 2012
From a fellow ME/CFS person to you...
L F
April 24, 2012
Patrick was one of the smartest, if not the smartest, people I have ever known. Witty, charming, creative and talented, he always had so many wonderful ideas going on in his head. My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. May Patrick find the peace he deserves.
Meg Van Sloun (John)
April 24, 2012
Patrick, you were one of a kind my friend. You were one of the most thoughtful, positive, energetic, artistic, talented and generous souls that I have ever known. You always wore that great smile on your face and always had something wonderful to say about others. The world is a better place because of you - we will all miss you so much! I wish you peace and happiness my friend and for God to watch over your family during this terribly difficult time.
My heart hurts.
Kate Kelly
April 24, 2012
Patrick, the wonder and magic of you is a gift we all are grateful for. Thank you. Your brilliance, generosity and humor will be well remembered forever.
Bon Voyage Stardust. Love. Always. Sister Kate
Meg Rummel Engelmann
April 24, 2012
Whether it was at Anwatin, Southwest or Macalester - I'll remember Pat's smile, friendly voice and shine that he shared with everyone he knew.
My heartfelt sympathies to all he was dear to.
Karla Williams
April 24, 2012
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Patrick.God Bless you all ~Karla
S B
April 23, 2012
RIP
Elizabeth Anderson Haugen
April 23, 2012
I went to Harrison, Anwatin, and Southwest with Pat. He was one year younger than me, in my sister Selene's grade. What I will always remember about Pat is that he was such a sweet, gentle, and kind soul. On top of that, he was gorgeous, fun, funny, and so intelligent. I have not seen Pat for 15+ years. But, I kept meaning to tell him how much I loved his fb posts. Pat, you will be missed by so many people. Kerry- my heart breaks for you, big hug from me to you. Pat, Peace and Love to You.
Kristen
April 23, 2012
To Patrick's family, I express my deepest heartfelt sympathies. Patrick buddy. I miss you. I miss your amazing sense of humor, your laughter, the way you always had the right thing to say, you had words for every circumstance. Thank you for our friendship. It meant the world to me. You were an inspiration. Your are one great guy. You will be missed tremendously. Rest sweet Patrick... You deserve it. See ya one day buddy.
sallyann guy
April 23, 2012
my thoughts r with all, such a beautiful talented man, taken, much love 2 u all, lets hope we find a cure 4 this awful condition xx
MJ Kelly
April 23, 2012
As a little girl, I thought you were the coolest ever Uncle Pat.. and this is how I will remember you, always. Your personality was magnetic and you were a real big inspiration to me. You've touched so many lives; what an honor it is to call you my Uncle...Rest well and in peace. Love you
jane
April 23, 2012
RIP xxxx
Heather Lindberg
April 23, 2012
Although I did not see Patrick since I left Minneapolis many years ago I thought of him often. My Prayers for comfort and peace are with his many close friends & family.
April 23, 2012
I am shocked and so saddened by this news. I hadn't seen Patrick since school days but remember his cheerfulness and smile very well. Thoughts and sympathies to all of his friends and family.
Cozzetta AbdurRahman
April 23, 2012
I remember you from school and you were always so nice and friendly. You will be missed! Cozzetta aka Cozy.
Brenda Elliott
April 23, 2012
RIP Patrick, our CFS friend.
Patrick modeling for the CMA awards poster.
Paul
April 23, 2012
Brian Krohnke
April 23, 2012
Rest in peace, old friend.
Bob Melser
April 23, 2012
When I heard the news my first reaction was not of sadness, but of the good times we had jamming in his and James Cook's basement with NO HOUSE, and of our gig at Linden Hills park and skating and just haning out and how infectious his personality was. Yes the world will be an empiter place with out Pat but heven will be fuller with him. It's not good by it's our old departing of LATER skater!!
Sally S
April 23, 2012
My prayers are with the family, may Patrick have peace and help the Lyme community from above. Lyme friend., Sally
glen rich
April 23, 2012
Rest in Peace dear Patrick
Mandy Suder
April 22, 2012
I had the honor and was lucky enough to call Patrick my boyfriend. Words can't express how grateful I am for the time we spent together. He was loving, kind, soulful and incredibly grateful for the small things in life. Patrick, I loved our minds together. This sounds so cliche, but being your partner made me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Every step I take I hope you walk with me. I'll miss you for the rest of this lifetime... I'll see you in another life sweetheart.
Cris Kelly
April 22, 2012
Uncle Patrick, you were the reason I picked up the guitar as a teenager; yours was the humor I emulated for decades; you were my inspiration for living a full life doing what I wanted to do, not what I was "supposed" to do. I will forever love you, Uncle, and treasure your immeasurable gifts to my life and to our world.
Rivka
April 22, 2012
Dear Patrick, sweet, sweet man, you are one of the kindest and most positive people I have ever met. I know death is the time for superlatives, but what I write is really true. One of the kindest and most positive people I have EVER met! No matter how bedridden and down I was due to the horrors of this illness, you would tell me we had to get better, that we WOULD get better. I fear that losing someone as warm, vibrant, caring, giving and good as you, Patrick, will devastate our ME/CFS and Lyme communities of suffering sick souls. Please, people, please, don't lose hope. Hang in there. I wish I had been there for you, Patrick, at the end, and told you to hang on, just a little bit longer. I wish I could have been the positive force that you had been for me so many times earlier. I love you. I will miss you. Thank you for being my friend. The world is a better place because you were in it, Patrick. -- With great respect and love, Rivka
Dear Patrick's Family: We are a big community, this community of folks with ME/CFS and Lyme, and Patrick was friends with a great many of us. He really made our lives better. Please know that. -- Rivka
Darlene Rebechi
April 22, 2012
May peace be with you, Patrick.
Darlene Rebechi
April 22, 2012
So saddened to read about this, and to know how he suffered! I have since read some of his posts to friends on Face Book...truly a loss to the world and to the community of those that suffer the devastating illness called CFS or ME/CFS...you will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
April 22, 2012
Patrick was a best friend to our son-in-law and he will be greatly missed. Sympathetic thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Mike and Nancy Gill
Betsy Spitzer (Davidson)
April 22, 2012
Charismatic, funny, and joyful. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.
Bob Miller
April 22, 2012
First I would like to express my sympathy to Patrick's family and friends, I did not know Patrick, but it is clear that he was a Light to many others. May his Light continue to Shine Bright for All.
Sarah Kerbeshian (Evenrud)
April 22, 2012
"Creative minds are rarely clean and tidy..."
So sad to say goodbye to another classmate of the SW class of '88. I'll never forget you literally bouncing down the halls in school. You had a way about you that was special, Pat. You will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob Miller
April 22, 2012
First I would like to express my sympathy to Patrick's family and friends, I did not know Patrick, but it is clear that he was a Light to many others. May his Light continue to Shine Bright for All.
April 22, 2012
To the family of my son Brad's most beloved friend.
I was so saddened to hear that you have lost Pat.
I have such wonderful memories of Pat, Brad,Jeff Paguyo and Eric Balcos hanging out in my kitchen, guitar jamming in my basement, working together at the 510 from Anwatin, to Southwest to college days.
I was always so grateful that Pat was in Brad's life bringing inspiration when Brad was down and depressed. His smile and caring way was amazing.
When Brad died Pat sent our family such a beautiful message and we were so grateful.
We lost these boys too soon, but I dream that tonight they are strumming their guitars together
and remembering the good times they shared.
I find peace in knowing how much these boys have been loved and hope you will find that comfort as well.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Kathleen Craig, Brad's mom
Donna Brunner
April 22, 2012
I met Patrick through my friend Mandy. His sense of humor made you laugh heartily and smile radiated the room. A true gentleman, he will be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
April 22, 2012
" Caring prayers at this time of deep sorrow for the family of Patrick Wylie Kelly"....Ruth FENN ( Gt Barrington, MA
Debbie Stillman
April 22, 2012
I remember of course the warm smile, dashing good looks and infectious laugh of a junior high aged Patrick.... But more importantly the depth of thought and wise insights of a gracious friend and fellow student at Southwest. The world is a little less bright today in your absence. My thoughts are with your family. Wishing you a peaceful journey.
Shar Christensen
April 22, 2012
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Patrick gave such hope to his fellow Lyme disease warriors. He was cherished and this is a severe loss to all who suffer as he did.
Kristin Wallner
April 22, 2012
I am so sorry that he had to suffer from this horrible disease. I remember him from first grade at Harrison and he was always laughing and running and such a cutie. We connected a only a few times over the years and then on FB. He made me laugh, think and agree with every post. He touched a lot of people more than he knew I am sure.
Greg Henley
April 22, 2012
I remember all smiles, guitar in hand, and some very fun summers in my early teen years spent with Pat and friends. I am profoundly sad to hear of this news. My condolences to friends and family.
Laura Willoughby-Snow
April 22, 2012
Although; we never met eye-to-eye... Mine are full of tears for such a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to your loved ones. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace - finally!
Sara Moen
April 22, 2012
I hope you found the grace you searched for. You always had kind words and a fantastic smile that put me at ease. I will never forget walking into Linda's bar in Seattle, thinking you had just moved to New York 2 weeks before, and seeing you behind the bar. You always watched over me during my time in Seattle. Always like a big brother. I could count on your light, wisdom and creativity. You will be missed greatly!
Paige Ferris
April 22, 2012
O Patrick, what a beautiful soul you are. I'm glad the suffering is over. I imagine you to be soaring around in the next dimension as you are such a light sprite : )
Jane Thurin Collier
April 22, 2012
Such a stunning loss. Multi-talented, all around great guy and a friend since 1st grade. Peace to you and comfort to your loving family.
Gillian Uecker Rosenquist
April 22, 2012
Patrick was the Henry to my Mrs. Higgins in Pygmalion in the Southwest play. He was energetic, fun, talented, popular (in a good way), and positive. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who miss him dearly.
Cort Johnson
April 22, 2012
You can find many tributes to Patrick from people in the CFS community on his Facebook site - http://www.facebook.com/write2patrick
Jefrey Paguyo
April 22, 2012
31 years of friendship. What an honor. We'll miss you Patrick.
Elle Quevedo
April 22, 2012
Patrick, sweet dreams my dear friend. I miss you already. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me. You are loved by so many, as you are such a beautiful soul. Rest in peace! To Patrick's family, my heart goes out to you and offer you prayers to get through this difficult time. I am so sorry about your loss, the world is not the same without Patrick.
Erin Sjoquist
April 22, 2012
He was loved and respected by so many. His talents seemed endless and his smile was infectious. Growing up with him through the years was a true privilege. He will be greatly missed.
Jennifer Kelly Rasmussen
April 22, 2012
My sweet uncle Patrick. "Uncle". A weird word for someone younger than me, but weird is normal in our family. Back when we were teenagers, he coined himself "Uncle Embryo". It seemed so effortless for him to be quick-witted and funny. And, oh, his loving, kind heart! My goodness. If only more of us could have his patient, welcoming, loving heart. If only.
I've heard the term "light up a room" many times before, and Patrick is one of the only people I've ever known who can truly light up a room. He really did shine.
I hadn't been able to see him the last 6 years because of his illness, and geography. I am heartsick that I won't see his shiny self walk into a room again. And I can't help but feel like the rest of the rooms of the world have been gypped.
Now, no longer in pain and no longer battling, he can shine like the star he's always been.
Shine on, Uncle Embryo. Shine on in peace, and know that you are loved.
Heather Strommen
April 22, 2012
Beautiful young man...that is how I will remember you! May you rest in peace sweet boy!
Thomas Kelly
April 22, 2012
"Handsome, multi-talented, witty and smart, Patrick was the star of our family and the best roommate ever. I will be forever grateful for the abundant warm and happy memories."
...Love Always... Dad
Tom Kelly
April 22, 2012
I already miss his giant smile, wild sense of humor, artistic zeal and the joy Patrick created. A wonderful, memorable personality, a kind and gracious man .... My brother....
Connie Lane
April 22, 2012
I remember Patrick's wide smile and great imagination and creative mind. He left a void in our lives that will never be filled.
Riley Lane
April 22, 2012
We'll miss you so much uncle Patrick, Cameron and I loved you so much and thought you were the coolest uncle in the world. We are so sad to see you leave. -Riley and Cameron
Larry Lane
April 22, 2012
Patrick...I'll miss you so much and sharing a love of the all the geeky things in this world. Your amazing creativity and depth of strength were truly inspiring to me and everyone who knew you. Be at peace, and I'll remember you always as the coolest cat ever.
Bye, brother-in-law.
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