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Pat Dobson Obituary

DOBSON, PAT Remembrance for Pat Dobson Former Major League Pitcher "Our Baseball Guy" A celebration of life for Pat Dobson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 10th, at the Marina Village, Bayview Room, 1933 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109. Pat thoroughly enjoyed his excess of 47 years with MLB. Yes, Pat was a famous baseball pitcher to many, but to his family he was so much more. We will remember him as a real family man who was a wonderful "father" and support system for all of us, a great cook, and one who told funny jokes and stories. He was a loving step dad to Jackie Maness, Jessie Lawrence and son-in-law Chris. Pat was a proud, "Pa" to his granddaughter Kaitlyn, 7, who had been with him almost daily since birth. She adored him and loved his cute names and the special things he would do for her. He was never too busy to help give advice or be there for any of us. He always brought a smile to us no matter what the situation was. To his wife Kathe, he was more than a husband or friend, he loved unconditionally. He was a wealth of information and his retention for almost any subject was amazing. Pat was a gentle, loving, and extremely honest soul that will always be with us forever. He was truly an Angel on earth and a Giant of a man! Pat, 64, died unexpectedly on November 22nd. He resided in San Diego with his wife Kathe. Pat is survived by his mother, Bertha and sister, Susan in FL; a brother, in NY; sons Pat III and Stacy; daughter Nancy in NC; three children in FL; eight grandchildren and two step-daughters in San Diego. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in San Diego; 858-277- 1800; "In honor of Pat Dobson"Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 9, 2006.

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Luis Curbelo

July 6, 2025

He was my neighbor in Arecibo Puerto Rico with hus wife Linda and hus son Pat who he call "Turtle"
Great friend and he was the honorary manager in one of our little League games. I also went to the game that he k 21 batters of his old club Arecibo Wolves playing for the San Jyan Senators.

Raymond Shanklin

October 24, 2023

My condolences and sympathy to this good man and great pitcher and father. I remember him when he was my neighbor and Orioles Pitcher. I remember him driving us kids to the neighborhood pool in his brown Lincoln his son would hang out with our group. My Sister Gina was at one time in the early 70´s Mr and Mrs Dobson´s babysitter in Reisterstown Maryland.

Joan & Wilf Eggington

December 9, 2006

We feel truly blessed to have had Pat and Kathe as our wonderful neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathe and the family.

John & Mary Pollock

December 9, 2006

Our condolences to all the family.

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