Patrick Bryan McKelvey

Patrick Bryan McKelvey

Mar 27, 1962 - Feb 3, 2025

Pat was born in Globe, AZ. He spent his younger years in the Southwest, following his father John's job with the U.S. Forest Service. Beginning in Young, AZ; Heber, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NM; Jemez Springs, NM; Phoenix, AZ; and ending in Tucson, AZ. Pat graduated from Sahuaro H.S., Tucson, AZ in '81. Patrick made his solo move to Burns, Oregon to work with the BLM as a wildland firefighter. This was his last move; Burns became his lifelong home.

Pat married Rosemary Bradach. They have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. Kaylyn, (Victor & Rogan McClintock); Megan (Tygh & Indy Campbell); Jacob, and Joshua. Pat also has his youngest son Johnathon with Neala Carson and his stepdaughter Madison.

Pat was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, gardening, and foraging. He was a skilled carpenter, concrete worker, and shared his knowledge with many.

Pat lost his mother Nancy in 2023. He is survived by his father John and his sister Kathleen (Owen C. Rentfro). Also, Pat's cousin Will Conklin who resides with John in Burns.

Pat's children will spread his ashes in the Spring.

There will be a Catholic Mass to celebrate his life at a later date to be announced.