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MACKINAW - Patrick Bruce Edmond Mountjoy, 64, of Mackinaw, Ill., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, surrounded by family.
Pat was born Nov. 10, 1950, in Bloomington, Ill., to Wayne and Marie Therese (Jossa) Mountjoy. He married his loving wife, Marsha, on Oct. 23, 1999.
Pat was employed by Caterpillar Inc. for 31 years, retiring in 1999.
Pat loved his family and enjoyed being "Pop" to his grandkids.
Over the years, Pat enjoyed car shows and Corvettes; playing softball; reliving basketball days and all of the trouble he got into with his brother, Slim; fried chicken and sweets; mushroom hunting; a cold Casey's soda; sharing his meals with his four-legged pal, Daisy; Allis Chalmers tractors and antique tractor pulls.
Everyone was "his old buddy"; he knew how to make people feel special and loved making people laugh.
Pat received Christ as his savior in 1993 and grew strong in his faith.
He was a member of New Castle Bible Church, where he cherished his church family and enjoyed mentoring young boys through Awana. A highlight in his walk with the Lord was a short-term missionary trip to Ecuador. Pat loved the Lord and telling others about Him.
Pat is survived by his wife, Marsha. Also surviving are his children, Tawnya Mountjoy of East Peoria, Mindy Mountjoy (fiance, Mark Lord) of Washington, Benjamin "The Boy" Mountjoy of Mackinaw, Dawn (Matt) Winhold of Waterloo, Iowa, Nathan Carl of Mackinaw and Michael (Cherri) Carl of Eagle Ridge, Mich. Also surviving are a sister, Annette Hoover of Indianola, Iowa; a brother, Paul (Deb) Mountjoy of Mackinaw; and a sister, Michelle Troyer of Minier. "Pop" loved and adored his grandchildren, Kierston, Luke, Davon, Gabe, Ryan and Ava.
Pat was preceded in death by his father, Wayne; his mother, Marie Therese; and his brother, Pierre.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today, Feb. 15, 2015, at New Castle Bible Church, located at 17931 Dee-Mack Road, Mackinaw. Funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at New Castle Bible Church. Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw is assisting the family with arrangements. Burial will be at New Castle Bible Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to New Castle Bible Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.haenselfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Mountjoy
Freda (Bumgarner) DeGeorge
March 2, 2015
Just found out about Pat. So sorry for your loss. We were in same graduating class at Dee-Mack. Have some fond memories of him from high school. Thinking of you and sending prayers for all the family.
Erma Hopping
February 20, 2015
Marsha, I just found out about your husband. I didn't know him but my heart goes out to you and your family. I keep thinking back to the hug and the kind words from you when Bev died. Please know your on mind mind and if you need anything please call me.. Erma hopping
Diane Carruthers
February 16, 2015
Marsha so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you & your family ay this difficult time
Jared Schmidgall
February 15, 2015
Sorry for your loss, your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
patti jones (wys)
February 15, 2015
sorry of your loss prayer are with you and your family at this time patti(wys)jones
February 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss - we will continue to remember you all in our prayers.
Steve and Mary Holman
Judy Edwards
February 14, 2015
So very sorry to hear the news about Pat. We often saw each other at CancerCare and he was always so positive and looked so healthy. I still look for his face every three weeks, when I am there for maintenance therapy. He was such a nice person. My heart goes out to you, Marsha. You lost a great love.
Bob Hasty
February 14, 2015
Have some great memories we shared May God Bless and comfort the family
Jo Kruse
February 14, 2015
I am in Fla but my aching heart is with the Mountjoy family. May the love you shared and all the previous memories help fill the loneliness we both share in losing a special Loved One
Russell Ratliff
February 14, 2015
Remembering the old days at Dee-Mack. Glad to read that you are with Jesus now. Class of '68
Dean Long
February 14, 2015
We will always remember Pat for his smile and humor
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