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Patrick Walsh Obituary
Carson City - Patrick Brendan Walsh passed away in Carson City, Nevada unexpectedly at age 69.
Pat was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended and graduated from Catholic Central High School and Grand Valley State University. From there, it was off to law school at the University of Michigan before rejoining his family, who had moved to Reno.
During Pat's legal career, he earned a reputation for meticulous preparation and agile argument as a prosecutor while serving as a Nevada Deputy Attorney General; there, he won a first degree murder case (Cutler v. The State of Nevada) that he argued and won before the Nevada Supreme Court. Later, as a defense attorney, he was known for arguing for due process for the less fortunate and negotiating creative settlements for his clients. His impact as a brilliant advocate was enhanced by his ability to converse in Spanish.
Pat was blessed with a great memory, some ability with the Martin guitar, and an easy sense of humor that he was eager to share with all comers. His homes, the "Pickle Factory" in Washoe Valley and "Pack Rat Farms" on Hillview in Carson, were the scenes of many a memorable party. An urge to acquire rolling stock and his confidence in his skills as an amateur mechanic led to an eclectic collection of cars, trucks, and motorcycles of every description, though it would be fair to say he was partial to Fords. Through it all, he was always generous to a fault.
Pat was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Dowd Walsh, and by his youngest sister Maureen. The second of six children, he is survived by sisters Dana and Kris (Dick Baker), and brothers Mac (Diane) and Jim (Rose Anne).
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on SATURDAY, JUNE 2, at ST. TERESA OF AVILA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3000 North Lompa Lane, Carson City, Nevada, with a reception to follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the NEVADA ROOM, CARSON CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Love you, Pat.
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Russ Howard
April 2, 2021
I Believe I am the one who sold that Guitar to Pat. The one I sold him in 1977 or 78 was a 1926 Washburn. Does anyone know where it is? Pat was quite The Man. I went to one of his parties in 1977 down on Hillview drive. He was interested in repairing old refrigerators and sold be one for the office where I worked. That refer never gave up. I finally took it home and sold it or who knows. Had many in depth discussions with Pat over the years. I will truly miss his insight. Thank You, Pat
Beth Keuhn
January 1, 2019
I cannot imagine what a loss his friends and family are enduring. Pat was brilliant and talented and funny and always so much fun to be around a true Renaissance Man the world will be a sadder place without him in it. Godspeed Patrick.
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