Patrick Fleming

Patrick Fleming, 61, of Chandler, AZ passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 12, 2026 after an exciting battle with kidney cancer, the cancer cheated to win. While Patrick took life seriously, he was also comedic when faced with his fight against cancer.

Patrick was born on November 1st 1964, to Mike and June Fleming in Evergreen Park, IL. Not always fond of snow and cold, the family left for the sunny warmth of Arizona and never looked back. Patrick attended Mesa High and graduated from ASU, (Go Devils!), with a degree in Political Science in 1992. Patrick then earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix in 2001.

What do you do with a Political Science degree? Well you sell and market meat. Patrick had a long, but not long enough, career selling meat. He finished his time as Vice President of Demand Development at the National Pork Board. Always passionate about meat and the great people that raise food, Patrick was most proud of his time representing America's Pork Producers at the National Pork Board, Go Bacon!.

What was his true joy and brought him the most happiness was his family. His wife Karen was the love of his life and truly the best thing the ever happened to him. They were married for 33 happy years. He was blessed with a son Sean and a daughter Kelly.

Patrick enjoyed travelling with his family. The vacations and trips will provide loving memories that we cherish.

Anyone who knew Patrick knew that he was the most loving father and spouse a family could ask for. Patrick was predeceased by his mother, June, and his father Mike. Services will be held at Bunkers Family Funerals & Cremation, 33 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 In lieu of flowers please make donates to the Patrick Fleming Mentor Recognition Fund, established in his honor and managed by the American Meat Science Association, linked here.