Patrick L. McHuron
Patrick L. McHuron
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He was employed as an inspector for FEMA.
Pat had an insatiable love of the out-of-doors. He was happiest in the woods, whether it be hunting or just enjoying his surroundings. Pat often commented on how much he appreciated his many friends, and his happiest times were spent with them at the cabin in the woods. He also loved to golf and enjoyed NASCAR.
Pat is survived by his mom, Ann McHuron of Traverse City; a daughter, Laurissa (Dylan) Shay and their daughter, Madison, all of Grand Rapids; his aunts, Velma Cook, Alice Mahuron, Ruth Moyer and Helen Dunaway; and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Gil McHuron; his brothers, James and Michael; and his grandparents.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6 until 8 p.m., at The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the funeral home, with Tim Moeggenberg, Certified Funeral Celebrant, facilitating the service.
Memorial contributions to The Munson Heart Center would be deeply appreciated. The family asks that if there are those who wish to send flowers, they be ordered through Hibbard Floral, Pat's very good friends.
The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Traverse City; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Bev Albrecht
March 11, 2008
Why do the good die young? I have known Pat for many years. We had the kind of friendship where we would not be in contact with each other for a long time, but I knew that I could always pick up the phone and say Hi or I wasn’t surprised to have a message on my answering machine from Pat saying he was having a party at the cabin. I was at the New Year’s Eve party this past year and did not realize Pat was there until after he left. I felt bad and kept meaning to stop by and say hello. I guess I’ll never get that chance, now. I snowmobiled by your cabin, Pat, just to say my own personal farewell, my friend. I’m going to miss you.
Teda Durga(Gillson)
March 8, 2008
I will miss Pat very much. His smile most of all, brought a lot of happiness to me. I met Pat 34 years ago, from a friend of mine. His name was Frank Beaubien. Pat and Frank had a lot of interest in cars. Pat and I became real good friends from then on. I just seen him 2 years ago riding my bike. He was a very nice friend, I will never forget him.
Karen Pierce
March 3, 2008
What a wonderful service!! Pat always was there for all and so many friends He was always there for me, when i thought I had issues PAT always seemed to say something or just plain keep my mind busy, through so many down falls. What a super great man ... I and all will miss you Pat !!
Julianne Shannon (Campbell)
March 2, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and fun man. Pat and I go back nearly 30 years, and my heart will forever hold the fond memories of the times that we had together. You will be greatly missed by many Pat.
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Laurissa Shay
March 1, 2008
wow..this has been a hard time for me dad..we where getting close again and now u are gone. You and madison where getting to know each other. I will always keep your memorie alive for her. I want her to know u as the great guy the rest of the world did. I love u and miss u..your daughter--laurissa
Cathy Philo
February 29, 2008
Mrs. Ann McHuron, Our family sends our love and prayers at this difficult time. I did not know Pat but most of my brothers did. God bless you all. The Raymond Koon Family consisting of Cathy Koon Philo, Carol Koon Adams, Karen Koon, Nancy Koon Groesser, James Koon, Tammy Koon Munoz, Merry Koon, Steve Koon, Barbara Koon Wilson, Tim Koon, Rodney Koon, Shawn Koon and Larry Koon. God bless you all. Cathy Koon Philo - 8865 U.S. 31 Highway south - Grawn, Michigan 49637 231-276-0048 email is
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Tamie Rawlings (Worthing)
February 28, 2008
Laurissa, and the McHuron family,
Pat was a friend from high school and I was honored to have him stand up for Ken and I in our wedding. What a pleasure to learn that, many years later, I taught his daughter. My sympathies to all of you. I have fond memories of Pat's wonderful sense of humor and his joy of living.
Lori Jefferson
February 28, 2008
Pat will always hold a special place in my heart. His endearment of all he held precious has been a gift to many. This cherished friend lives on in fortitude and wisdom. It is rare that someone touches lives not only through gracious words, but also inspires by living his life by example...always true to those words!
I wish you comfort and joy in knowing just how wonderful of a man you shared with us all, Mrs. McHuron. Thank you so much!
Patrick Harrand
February 27, 2008
We haven't kept in touch regularly but Pat will surely be missed. I've enjoyed many trips with him to Kentucky, visiting with his relatives there. Snowmobiling all hours of the day and night. The fun days at the lakelot. Working on the '70 Challenger R/T. Sunday afternoon meals at the house with Gil, Ann, Pat, Jim and Grandma. Working with him on the pinetree plantations, and having him in my wedding. Never forgotten.
Jill Hooper Rocco
February 27, 2008
Dear Ann,
I was shocked and saddened when I learned about Pat. My heartfelt condolences go out to you, your family and all his friends. It's been many, many years since I've seen him but he always had a special place in my heart.
I thought about Pat often on his birthday- it was easy to remember since he was born the day before me!
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
jaime harrington
February 26, 2008
dear ann and family, i met pat about six months after my brother moved to T.C. that was 8 years ago. jayson bragged about a place called paradise, after i seen the cabin, i knew what he was talking about. but the host was as great as the land. iwas honored to know pat and always enjoyed throwing shoes with him. you're in my prayers and pat always in my thoughts, i will truly miss him.
Kimmy Saint John
February 26, 2008
To one of my old dear wonderful customers I use to have when I worked at the Buckley Bar. I was so sad to hear of Pats passing. He was a wonderful man. He will forever be in my memories. Kimmy Saint John
cathy beechraft
February 26, 2008
Ann and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. Pats passing has saddened us all.Pat was a wonderful person i enjoyed hearing of his journeys and enjoyed his company. He was a fun loving person and he always made me feel welcome.Im so thankful for the wonderful times we did have together. He will be sadly missed but the wonderful memories will carry on. Thanks for sharing your son with us.
Sonya Murtland
February 26, 2008
To family & friends;
I feel very blessed to have been a part of Pat's world. He was a very kind and funloving person and he will be greatly missed by many. We are lucky to have known him!Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue (Wilkes) Hurst
February 26, 2008
Pat and I became close friends some 30 years ago when we shared many of life's great moments with a loving group of people we knew as the brohams. I loved Pat. He was such a fun person! I left the TC area over 20 years ago and although I only talked to Pat just a few times in those 20 years, it was like no time had passed each time we saw each other. I only just learned of Pat's health issues in January when I stopped in to see Richard at the store. Richard promised to take me to see Pat next time I was in the area. I'm sorry to say that won't be possible now. I know I speak for many when I say it's as though a piece of my life's puzzle is now left empty. May God hold you in the palm of his hand at this difficult time in your life, Ann.
Mari (Koone)Liggett
February 25, 2008
Ann, my deepest sympathy is with you. Pat was was a very dear friend of my dads (Bob Koone) and my sister and I thought of him like family. I feel so fortunate to have seen him at Christmas and give him a big hug. I will remember him and his smiling face always.
Brian Aspenleiter
February 25, 2008
Pat will be sadly missed by everyone who ever took the time to know him. His generosity, compasion and thirst for life can never be outdone.
Thank you for making it back from Arizona. This allowed you to realize what you ment to everyone.
You will forever be in my heart
I will miss you,
Angie Koone
February 24, 2008
My love and thoughts are with every one back home.I am so thankful I was able to see Pat while I was home for Christmas this year.Be strong and may his legacy live on.With deepest sympathy and love, Angie Koone
Max R. Garno
February 24, 2008
I was saddened to read about Pat's passing in the on line Record Eagle, and my thoughts are with you all as you mourn the loss of Pat. I had the opportunity to share a flight with Pat out of Traverse City a few years ago, Pat on his way to some disaster scene, and I was on my way back to California from a sailing job on the Great Lakes. It gave us a chance to get caught up with each other after we both moved on from our jewelry jobs, and chose our true careers. We had a lot of laughs, and even managed to miss our connecting flights after too much time at the Admiral's Club at Chicago O'Hare. In retrospect, it seems that we didn't spend enough time together back then. I guess Pat's suddenly leaving should be lesson for all of us that we should savor the gift of life, but at the same time rejoice in the knowledge that eternal life is just starting to begin for Pat, and that we will meet again.
Bonnie Strand
February 24, 2008
To Ann and the McHuron family:
My sympathies are with you at this sad time.
Although I was on the fringe of Pat's extensive circle of friends, I shared a few private times with him at the cabin and often he would flag me down on my bike rides just to chat. When I visited him in the hospital here, the thing he wanted most was to get out...outside, that is...where he was happiest. It is providential that Pat spent his last hours on this earth in the woods he held so dear.
When, at long last, the cold and gray skies were replaced by the warming rays of the sun the very day after he passed, I knew that he was indeed shining. As we all turn our faces to the heavens to soak in that warmth, Pat will be remembered by his lifetime love of nature and the outdoors. To me, those rays of sunshine were a sign of a life spent in in harmony with our natural world, and that we should all pause in our busy lives to sit among the trees.
I will miss you, Pat. I will miss sharing the joy of carefully pulling a Northern through an ice hole...of the roaring Halloween bonfires at the cabin...and just plain sitting, listening to the strum of bullfrogs at the pond. We can take solace only in that you will no longer have to endure earthly pain. You are now in the care of the One who made all that you loved...nature's beauty.
All of us will miss you, Pat. The outdoors won't be the same without you...
Sadly,
Lynne Kelly
February 24, 2008
My Dear Friend Pat.
You and I have shared so many cherished memories over the years that there are too many to put into words. Little did I know that when you and I talked and laughed last Thursday afternoon that it would be the last good-bye. "God Speed my Friend...I'll always love you!"
Cyndy Rossetti
February 24, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pat was one of my best friends. Even though I moved from TC over 20 years ago, we kept in touch and I was lucky to have him in my life. I will always have wonderful memories of our friendship and I will forever miss him.
Kimberly Dante
February 24, 2008
Dear Ann and family,
Pat and I go back many years making merry in the corvet to many years him claiming me the sister he never wanted because I nagged at him on many subjects. Like, be sure to buy your mother daisies! I loved him with all my heart and I will miss cutting his hair. I'll miss his calls, his laugh and cherish the memories. I give Love to you Ann. I am so sorry.
David and Susan Kreiser
February 24, 2008
Pat will be missed by so many of his freinds, David and I will always remember the times at the cabin we shared with Pat.
Michael Crane
February 24, 2008
The memories are to many to recount, but that big full voice and hardy laugh will not soon depart from my memory. A better friend could not be asked for, especially after months on the road, which now will never be the same. With tears in my eyes I write this for I have lost another brother. Please accept my deepest heart felt condolances.
LORI ELMER
February 24, 2008
THE MEMORIES OF YOU AND THE TIMES AT YOUR CABIN WILL BE CHERISHED FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.
YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED!
I WISH YOU COULD OF HAD MORE TIME WITH US PAT.
I HOPE YOUR RESTING IN PEACE NOW, MY FRIEND!
LORI (MANVILLE) ELMER
Kevin & Cathy Kempa
February 24, 2008
Ann, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Thinking of you,
Cindy Kitzmiller
February 24, 2008
I am so sorry about pat! What a great guy he was, and a great friend! I've probably known Pat for 30 years! I actually went to school with his brother Jim, and Jim and I were such good freinds! That is when I kind of started hanging out and talking with Pat. Of course I am a bartender and he certainly had to make his rounds to see all his "Pals" and he had so many!
I had the opportunity about a month ago to sit and visit with Pat for about an hour! We talked about his recovery, and his journey back to health from his massive heart attack! It was such a nice conversation! I am so glad I got the opportunity to have that talk with him. I last seen him a week ago, 1 quick HUG and how u doing??? If I would have known that was the last time I would have seen him I certainly would have taken a bit more time!
Ann, Pat loved you as much as you loved him and he was truly grateful for all that you have done for him and all the love and support you gave him while recuperating in Arizonia, and still back here in Michigan. In our talk he told me how lucky he was to have you!
Pat told me he couldnt wait to get back to his cabin! Wait no more my friend, you are home!
I will be thinking of you and your family!
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