Patrick A. Walsh
December 05, 2013
Patrick A. Walsh went home to be with his Savior on December 5, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines on January 5, 1962, to James and Betty Walsh. Patrick graduated from Lincoln High School in 1980 and from Drake University in 1985. He was a Senior Circulation Marketing Analyst at August Home Publishing Company. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, photography, and beating everyone at a game of pool. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father, and loved his Lord and Savior.
He was survived by his wife of 28 years, Marguerite; sons, Sean of Orlando, FL, and Skylar of Des Moines; four siblings, Diana (Tom) Davisson of Denver, CO, Kathy (Mark) Mattiussi of Norwalk, Mark (Kim) Walsh of Tucson, AZ, and Matt Walsh of Atlanta, GA; eight nephews and nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 8, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW Ninth Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, at 10 a.m., at Willow Creek Baptist Church, 720 Army Post Road, West Des Moines. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.
Memorial contributes may be directed to the Iowa Donor Network in his name.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sue and Mike Huppert & Alex Ryan
12/07/2013
Our prayers are with your family as we are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss.
Norma ButcherI
12/07/2013
I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Stephanie Shipley Hade
12/07/2013
Marg, I was saddened to hear about Pat. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Bellegante/Jasper Family
12/07/2013
Marguerite, Sean, & Skylar- Words cannot express the extreme sadness in our hearts for your loss. May you all find peace and comfort in your precious memories. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Love Angie & David, & Vicki
Shelly Schartner Livingston
12/06/2013
Marguerite, I am very sorry to hear about Pat. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristi Worthington-Langer
12/06/2013
Marguerite,
I am very sad to hear of your loss. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. If there is anything that I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. I am unable to attend the visitation as I am out of town on Sunday.
Lauri Greco-Mihalovich
12/06/2013
Marg, I am so very sorry to hear about Pat, he was a very kind person. You and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers..
Mary Stewart Dougherty
12/06/2013
Steve and I so enjoyed the visit with my cousin, Pat and his beautiful wife, Marguerite. We are so sorry to hear this news. Pat was the nicest, sweetest man. Steve and I send our hearfelt prayers to Diana, Kathleen, Mark and Matt especially. Love, Mary
Jodi Ramey Bentley
12/06/2013
Marg and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Pat was a great person I was glad to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Stark
12/06/2013
All at the Metro office send our love and prayers to you and the family!
The Hutchens Family
12/06/2013
Marg, Sean and Skylar
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Crabtree
12/06/2013
Marg, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee, John and Katelan king
12/05/2013
Our hearts and prayers go to your family, we are very sorry for your loss.
Caroline Davitt
12/05/2013
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Conni Odle
12/05/2013
It is with great sorrow that I hear of this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys as well as your entire family and friends