Patrick Michael Kinsella
December 8, 1930 - November 17, 2013
Obituary
Patrick Michael Kinsella12/8/1930 ~ 11/17/2013Patrick (Pat) M, Kinsella, 82, of White Center, WA, passed away at home with his family on November 17, 2013. Pat is Survived by Son Michael Kinsella, Daughter Patricia Knight (Scott), Granddaughters, Bridget & Gillian Knight. Eldest of eleven he is also survived by his siblings Bill Kinsella (Shirley), Steve Kinsella, Judy Salser, Dennis Kinsella, Tom Kinsella (Kathi), Mariclaire Healy (Tim), Bob Kinsella (Rose), Cathleen Benedict (Jim), and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by His wife of 49 years Jackie, parents Steve and Claire Kinsella, Brothers, Dan (Betty) & John, Sister in law Margaret, Brother in law George Salser, Nieces Elizabeth (Kinsella) Sayed, Megan Kinsella, and Cathy Kinsella.Born in Spokane, WA Pat lived most of his life in White Center and was proud of it. He worked at Long Acres, on a ranch in Wyoming, at a sawmill, was a bartender, and served in the Merchant Marines before spending 50 year as a sheet metal worker. Pat loved spending time with his family and many friends. He was a caregiver to all and always put everyone else first. He had an extraordinary work ethic and was always there to help anyone who needed it. He had a lifetime love of horses, especially draft horses and enjoyed traveling around the country to horse shows and making new friends. He loved to read, and was always learning. He was a lifetime member of the WA. Draft Horse Assoc, The Burien Elks, & Toastmasters. Rosary will be Fri. Nov. 29 at 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 30th at 11:00, Both will be at St. Bernadette’s Church, Burien, WA, followed by a reception at the Burien Elks, 14006 1st Ave S., Burien, WA.Please sign Pat’s on line guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
Sorry for your loss.
We were so sorry to her Pat had passed away, we want you to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Patty, Michael and Families, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have many great memories of he and your Mom when we were kids. He was a caring person who helped a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Diana
Loving thoughts and prayers for the family
Will miss all of Pat’s stories he had to tell. He will be missed. Love to the family and God’s blessings.
Pat & Jackie were loved by all who were blessed to know them. I have cherished that friendship for many years and will miss the visits whether it was in person or on the phone. The memories of good times together will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend, you are now with your beloved, Jackie.
We grew up with Pat and Jackie, Mike and Patti, and have many loving memories of them. I think they may be my god-parents, but that point is under debate. We cherish the times we spent at their home, and they at ours, growing up. We told many a story around the hunting campfire. Pat is loved, and he will be missed by many lives that he touched. Our prayers to his Mike and Patti, and their families. We think of you often. Pat and Jackie are together again in heaven, waiting for us to join them.
Pat was a part of our lives many years, for Jim as far back as grade school. We had many great times — camping, hunting,visiting together -we are really going to miss him. He would always call to chat every other week. He was a really caring person, ready to give a helping hand when ever needed. He will be truly missed by many people but specially by us. He has left a void in our lives but we know we will get together again with Jackie and him in heaven. Our prayers are with Patti and Mike and all the Kinsella family at this time.
It’s been an honor and delight to know you and your family. I’m sure Jackie was glad to see you again, but you will be missed down here. God Bless and keep you and yours.