Graduation Year | Class of 1972 |
Date of Birth | Mar 11, 1954 |
Date of Passing | Feb 04, 2024 |
About | Patrick Edward Crocker, 69, of Ocean Park, Washington died February 24, 2024. He was born March 11,1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Jean and Everett Crocker. He spent his early years in southwest Iowa and attended Nishna Valley High School. The family moved to Iowa City and Patrick graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Water Treatment Technology. He moved to Washington state and worked in that field until his retirement. Patrick fulfilled his long held dream of living close to the ocean by purchasing a home in Ocean Park and remained there until his death. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Crocker, mother, Jean Stuhr Lemonds, stepfather, Marlin Lemonds and stepmother, Maxine Crocker. He leaves behind 2 stepchildren, Justin Nuchana and Mary Brown, 5 remaining siblings: Susan Majerus, Thomas Crocker (Pauline), Nancy Richter (Ralph), Sarah Sottile (Ray), Christine Crocker Ochoa and many nieces and nephews who lovingly knew him as Uncle Pappy. Patrick will always be remembered for his love of cats, sense of humor and quirky personality. Donations made in Patrick's memory can be sent to: Kitty Kat Haven P.O. Box 306 Chehalis, WA. 98532 or made directly online at: kittykathaven.org |