Patrick Colton Obituary

We were friends during basic training in Ft Campbell.
I still have a picture of him and I clowning around with a cigar and our helmet liners on. I remembered that he was from Colorado and often wondered where he ended up after basic. I figured we both went to Nam and I tried locating him again thinking he must be somewhere in Colorado. We didn't know each other long but he struck me as a really cool guy. Sorry I could never track him down before he came up in the obits. I'm sure he's missed as he touched the livess of those around him.

coming up on 5 years without your physical presence in my life, but I know you will be there when I come that way. Love and miss you SO much!

three years without you seems like a lifetime. I still miss you so much! you would have liked it here I think. rest in peace baby.

27 months gone and it is so sad without you! but I know you would have hated this winter!

My Old Friend. Hard to believe you have been gone for over a year now. We miss you.

Pat,you touched so many lives and accomplished so many great humaine missions,God must of thought you done your share..Such a blessing to have you in our family..and you stayed!!We loved you Colton! Still do. You made my sister happy and whole,you were the perfect couple.Please help her to not be so sad,I know you would never make her cry intentionally.She misses you so .You were an amazingly interesting man.You challenged us all with provocative questions about life.Guess you know the answers now. We miss you Pat and we all loved you.Thank God you were in our lives..still a bit mad He took you from us so soon,but we will meet again.Till then,keep a watch over Kay ,we all love her too.The cats are nice but they aren't you.Nice gesture though! Kay my sweet sister ,my deepest most sincere sympathy to you.love you

Dr. Hook, you were a friend and truly one of a kind. The world will be a little less vibrant and joyful with you moving on. My life has been richer having been able to know you.
Jim Thatcher

Our loss is Heaven's gain - I'll remember you with many fun memories every time I wear your Wolf Haven sweatshirt!

Whenever someone mentions Uncle Pat...we automatically say.."what a cool guy"! Such a great man indeed. We love you and miss you!

My thoughts and prayers are with you Kay - the world has truly lost a good person!

There are no words to express how much we will miss you and your gentle, giving nature.Your sense of humor, smile and love of life. Your williness to improve whatever you saw wrong in society is something we all should embrace. You brought such happiness to Kay. Be assured we will help her in any way we can...but nothing nor anyone will ever bring her the love and comfort that you did.Until we see you again, rest in peace Colton; know we love you... Gary & Sue

Uncle Pat rocks! I've never met anyone cooler and more fascinating in my whole life. I can remember walking with him in the woods or just sitting with him to watch the family and discussing the important things in life. He was an example of looking beyond and seeking God's blessings before us. I will miss you dearly Uncle Pat. We'll see you again soon enough. Love you.

You will be greatly missed, Uncle Pat. Please watch over my aunt from heaven and give her comfort.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Damn it, Pat, you had to go up and die before I had a chance to see you, again! I know you know how much I loved you, my friend! Boy, do I have stories!
Peggy Maze Johnson

You were a wonderful person and will surely be missed. Aunt Kay - you're in my thoughts daily. We love you! Mike, Sandy, Owen, Mary, and William

We will miss you Pat. You have been a wonderful friend to the Klinger Family. So many trips and way to much fun.

We're going to miss you Pat! Thanks for the wonderful memories; especially of our last trip to Mt Rainier! The flowers were bloomed just for us! Love you!...Bert & Joe

You were the Door to the Rosage Family for my husband and will be missed very much. Your smile and laugh will still be heard and seen but I know you are up there watching over all. Bless you Uncle Pat

You will be missed physically but the memories we all share with you will never be replaced. We love you Uncle Pat.

I am so saddened by your passing. I fondly recall your leave requests to see Granny at the Kingdome, and the great photos of the wolves that you took. My thoughts are with you Kay.

The world has lost one heck of a good guy!
Ralph Munro
Secretary of State
1980-2001

Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. But I know that Pat is watching over you and will always be with you.

What a wonderful example you set for me in the times you were around. You are one of the funniest and kindest people I've ever known. My heart is broken for not only Aunt Kay, but for our entire family, who was looking forward to everyday life with you when you moved to New York. I hope to see you in eternity.

What wonderful memories of you, Pat! You are a very special part of our family, and we always knew we'd be laughing when you were around. We were so looking forward to the day you and Kay moved to NY so we'd get to spend more time with you. I know you'll be watching over Kay, but I want you to know the rest of us will be here for her too. We love you "brother", and will miss you terribly. God Bless you and Kay always.

Pat, I never got to know you as well as I would have liked.....my loss ! I know you will still be watching over Kay..Rest in Peace
Wanda Lucariello

Now you have all those unanswered questions about the ocean tides. I know your laughing at Gary & I. Colton
you will surely be missed big guy. Marty

Uncle Pat,

I have no doubt that you are watching the salmon run in that big river in the sky. You were indeed one of the most friendly and genuine people I have ever met. Thank you for your positive influence in, not only my life, but in the life of every person you have come in contact with.

Now you have all those unanswered questions about the ocean tides. I know your laughing at Gary & I. You will be surely missed big guy. Marty

Hey Pat; there you go again, running out in front of everyone. None of us ever could keep up with you. You may have run out of sight but not out of mind. I know when we do catch up with you, you'll be standing there smiling until then we'll miss you.
Love Steve and Linda

So many people you have touched will miss your kindness and friendship. We have been blessed with the opportunity to know you! Love ya Pat.

I'm so sorry we haven"t had a chance to get together recently, but I will forever remember your laugh and it will forever make me smile.. Till we meet again...

Thanks for the memories, Pat! You were a wonderful friend to us. I'll miss our dinners and the animated conversations we had. Thank you for being such a great "uncle" to Ashley. You always encouraged and supported her in whatever she did. We love you! Kate

I sure miss you