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Patrick began to pursue Eleanore Mary Mack in 1954. Many letters were written between them during the years when Patrick was in the service and Eleanor was in nursing school. They were married in December 1957. Together they had four children: Lori Marie, Theresa Ann, John Patrick, and Shannan James.
Patrick grew up on the family farm and loved to talk about John Deere tractors with his dad. He learned carpentry from his brother Robert, started his own business, and was proud to be a farmer and home builder. He enjoyed going out for early morning fellowship and breakfast in town, playing dominos, watching sports, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Patrick is survived by jos wife, Eleanore Bridgeford of East Grand Forks, MN; children, Lori Bridgeford of Shasta Lake, CA, Theresa Ann (Tom) Dolan of Naperville, IL. Shannan (Rachel) Bridgeford of Aitkin, MN. Grandchildren Tonya Jensen, Tasha (John) Cash, and Ashley Dolan. Mitchell (Sidney) Bridgeford. Cameran Bridgeford and Evan Bridgeford. Great Grandchildren are Knox and Koll Jensen. Nicklas, Alexis, Jaxson and Weston Cash. Waverly and Mayvis Bridgeford. Surviving sibling, Monica Petersen of Eau Claire, WI. Surviving sister-in-law Catherine Bridgeford of Urbana, IL.
Patrick is preceded in death by his son John Patrick. His parents Gordon and Lillian. His siblings Dorothy, Jeanne, Douglas, Colleen, Robert and Joyce. His brothers-in-law John Ovsak and Ronald Mack. His daughter-in-law Brenda Lee Bridgeford.
Family will have a Celebration of Life in late spring. At that time, Patrick's urn will be brought to his final resting place in the columbarium next to his son John at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, MN.
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