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Patrick McHenry Obituary
Pat was born on April 17, 1959 in Orrville, Ohio to John and Margaret (James) McHenry. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1977. After graduation Pat spent time traveling overseas with his brother Bruce to Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. He then moved to Colorado where he lived in the mountains he loved. In 1990 he moved to Orlando, Florida and started a successful real estate business. In 2010 he married his soul mate Margaret (Cowherd) McHenry. In 2011 he moved back to Colorado Springs with his wife Margaret and continued working in real estate.
Pat was an accomplished musician playing both the guitar and the mandolin. He was also an accomplished singer. Pat was an extraordinary athlete who was passionate about skiing, golf, and tennis.
Pat is survived by his wife Margaret McHenry of Colorado Springs and his step-son Nicholas Cowherd of Los Angeles, California. He is also survived by his seven brothers and sisters, James (Carolyn) McHenry of Colorado Springs, Jack (Cathy) McHenry of Colorado Springs, Kenneth McHenry of Orrville, Ohio, Mary Ruth (Dale) Stamp of Colorado Springs, Margaret (John) Tschiegg of Wooster, Ohio, Bruce (Kathy) McHenry of Orlando, Florida, and AJ (Jeff) Neely of Seville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00PM, Monday, November 16 at the Swan and Law Funeral Home at 501 N. Cascade Avenue with a celebration of life reception to follow from 3:00-6:OOPM at the Country Club of Colorado 125 Clubhouse Drive. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pat's life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Pat to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus at 1665 Aurora Court, Aurora, Colorado 80045.
Pat's family and relatives would like to provide a special thanks to Dr. Colin Weekes, Julie, and all the staff of the Oncology Department of the University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus for their dedicated, professional, and caring support of Pat during his struggle with cancer.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick McHenry
Sheila Burrows
November 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. Lean on the Lord for His strength. In God's Love, Louvone McHenry Family
Sue Mayher
November 17, 2015
To all of our cousins and their spouses, we Team Hallett, want to extend our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear brother Pat. We send you our thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning. We remember also that sorrow is the price of love. We are with you. Rick, Sue, Jo, Matt and Mike
Jack McHenry
November 17, 2015
I will miss Pat a lot. He was way too young to be taken. He made many great memories in his brief 56 years. I can only rely on those memories to help fill the void his passing has left in our lives.
Nanette Bohlen
November 17, 2015
Dear Mary Ruth and family, Jim and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in Pat's memories and know he will live on in your hearts.
Lavonne Henry
November 16, 2015
May you feel the love and support of family and friends surrounding you.
Sue Fox
November 16, 2015
Margaret and family-may God bless and strengthen you in this time of loss. Sue Fox
David Webner
November 15, 2015
My Parents gave me a copy of Pats obituary today and I was stunned. I was just thinking of Pat last week and wondering where he was. My mind has been filled with childhood memories of Pat and your family. My thought and prayers are with the whole McHenery family at this time. David Webner Avon Lake Ohio
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