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Patrick McGuire Obituary
Patrick Michael McGUIRE Patrick Michael McGuire, a "people person" who made every one feel special through his quick sense of humor and genuine inter est in them, passed away May 5 at 69 with family by his side. Born in Seattle Oct. 18, 1941, he graduated from Cleveland High School, served six months active duty in the Army Reserves, then enjoyed a 30-year career as a truck driver, the last eight for the Port of Seattle. Pat and his wife also operated Dryclean USA in Renton. He also volunteered at the Kent Food Bank. Pat loved to golf, and in 2002 made a dream trip to play the courses in his ancestral Ireland. Pat dearly loved his wife, Marilyn, daughter, Shiree Thurston, brothers, Terry (Patty) and Dennis (Leslie) McGuire, grandchildren Bryan, Nichole, Keenan and Scott and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton, 13055 S.E. 192nd St. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Kent Food Bank, 515 W. Harrison St., Kent, WA 98032.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Terry McGuire
June 13, 2011
Señor Goose:
When I was just learning how to drive you let me take your big green Oldsmobile around the block. We made it as far as the third corner when I took it too wide, jumped the curb and ran up on some poor soul’s lawn. I panicked and put my foot all the way down on the accelerator, digging a deep rut in the grass in the process. While all this was going on you had the presence of mind to lean over and put you left foot on the brake while telling me firmly: “Take you foot off the gas, Terry. Take your foot off the gas.” Afterwards, you could’ve really let me have it. But you didn’t.
I have so many other memories of why I’ve been so blessed to have you for my big brother. But let’s conclude with one. It comes to mind not because it was so out-of-the-ordinary or had a punch line, but because it comes from the heart. About ten years ago you stopped by my workplace to drop something off. When they told me my brother, Pat, was at the front desk, I looked through the glass door and saw you standing there. I immediately felt so damn proud, because this was my chance to show you off to my co-workers.
And that’s been the case all my life. I’ve always looked up to you, Goose. Always. Always.
Like everyone else, I’ve felt so helpless over these last months of your life. But God bless Marilyn and Shiree for being your caretakers, watching over you at all hours of the day and night, easing your suffering, keeping you from harm, comforting you with their presence.
I’m grateful that your pain is over. But I sure wish you could’ve stayed healthy and been around for a couple of decades longer to enjoy your hard-earned retirement years.
I love you, Señor Goose. I miss you terribly.
--Señor Bro
May 18, 2011
Marilyn and Family, My condolences go out to you all. Pat was a wonderful, nice man, and he had the most wonderful smile. It was always a pleasure to see and talk to him.
Love, Melody Roper
Marcey Sweet
May 17, 2011
Marilyn, my thought are with you, I am so sorry, he will be missed by all. He is now in peace..................
Love, Marcey Sweet
Keenan Thurston
May 17, 2011
Grandpa. Thank you for everything in life you've taught me, you helped raise me to be the best man I can be. Even tho at the time I didn't know it. My favorite memory will always be Sunday breakfast before going to see GiGi and when ever we would hear a cops siren we would hunker down saying "They'll never take us alive!"
Catherine Fitzpatrick
May 17, 2011
I'm glad John mentioned that we called him "Uncle Goose." Only the coolest uncle would go by, or even allow himself to be called Uncle Goose!
May 17, 2011
My daughters, now 29 and almost 30, remember Pat from the dry cleaner some 25 or so years ago. They really liked to go there because of Pat's welcoming manner, ready smile and he would once in a while let them push the button to move the clothing rack! A kids dream! We thought of him as a very nice man. Our thoughts are with Marilyn and the rest of the family. Sincerely, Marlene Wright
John McGuire
May 16, 2011
Uncle Pat, thanks for all the jokes (and some of the adult jokes I overheard as a kid and now get) thank you for being a great brother to my father, thank you for being one helluva Irish Uncle, and thank you for all the best Christmas days. I love you Uncle, I love you Auntie Marilyn. My thoughts are with you and all my amazing cousins. There is no death, there is only a change of worlds. Rest in Peace Uncle Goose.
Catherine Fitzpatrick
May 16, 2011
He was a great uncle. What a tough loss. We loved him dearly
May 16, 2011
Marilyn, my thought are with you, I am so sorry, he will be missed by all. He is now in peace..................
Love, Marcey Sweet
Winston Chinn
May 15, 2011
I remember Pat when we grew up on 19th Avenue on Beacon Hill. Nice man! My condolences to the family members and much Aloha from Hawaii.
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