Patrick Williams
April 17, 1948 - December 14, 2005
Obituary
Patrick Gerald Williams
Patrick passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57 on December 11. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, sons Alex and Dean, brother Mike and innumerable friends, extended family members and business associates. Patrick was born in San Diego, California and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served in the US Navy as a Corpsman on the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam Conflict. Later, after moving to the Seattle area, Patrick owned several businesses and worked for the telephone company as both an installer and as an executive. He was an active and responsible member of the community, volunteering his time and talents to many charitable organizations. Most notably, Patrick served on the Board of Directors of Therapeutic Health Services of Seattle, as President of the Board of Directors of the Highline YMCA and President of the Burien-White Center Rotary Club. A remarkable story teller, Patrick’s big personality and boisterous laugh were well known and loved by many. A man of diverse interests, Patrick particularly enjoyed cinema, science fiction, billiards, writing, fishing, hiking and caring for his many fish and plants. Services will be held at Washington Memorial at 16445 International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will be held at the family’s home following the service. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, the family has established a fund for his son Dean’s higher education. Donations can be made to the Patrick Williams Memorial Fund at any Washington Mutual branch.
Patrick was a good friend. He really loved his customers and did well by them. We all will miss him.
I did not know Patrick, but it sounds like he contributed much to our community. My father also died unexpectedly at age 56, only a few days after Patrick. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of your family and am hoping that you are comforted by your memories of him.