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Patrick HOBBS Obituary

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Patrick D. Hobbs. Born in Richland, WA, to Walter and Anita Hobbs, on March 25, 1958. He passed at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA, on April 16, 2025.

Patrick "Pat" had many accomplishments in his life. He was a Master Councilor in Demolay in his teens and went on to become a 3rd degree Mason in adulthood. He graduated from Community College with a law enforcement degree. He had a successful career in the trucking industry: Driver, Fleet Manager, and Operations Manager of a truck driving training school.

He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed the many weekends boating and riding motorcycles. He loved all things fast: cars, boats, and motorcycles. he was fortunate to go to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a NASCAR race, Germany, Mexico, and many times in Hawaii. But he mainly loved his family, friends, and Kitties!

Pat is survived by his bride of 36 years, Kathy; sisters, Charlene (George) Wright and Charlotte (Larry) Harpster; mother-in-law, Michael McNutt; sister-in-law, Londa Hobbs; brothers-in-law, Steve (Bridget) Schenk and Joe (Dan) Riniker; sisters-in-law, Holli Matsuda and Heidi (Pat) Kakudo; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anita; brothers, Michael Hobbs and Patrick Lynn Hobbs; sister, Jacki Blackburn; and fathers-in-law, James Schenk and Bryan McNutt.

A Celebration of Life Potluck will be held on May 17, at 2:00pm, at 3007 S. Glenn Rd., Spokane Valley.

He will be missed by many!!!! Keep the shiny side up, Pat!

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review on May 11, 2025.

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