Patrick J. Peddecord
January 20, 1936 ~ June 13, 2021
Patrick J. Peddecord, 85, born January 20, 1936, passed away June 13, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Earle; brothers, Mike and Jim; sister-in-law, Kay; nephews, Tim Gray and Kevin Patrick Peddecord; brother-in-law, Tom Gray, and Cuban brother, Bob Coba. Survivors: brothers, Mark of Wichita, Robert (Jan) of Round Rock, TX; sisters, Jody (Leo) Kinney of Littleton, CO, Katy Gray of Fairview, TX, Janet (Jim) Holmes of Overland Park, KS, Marcia Simon of Austin, TX; 23 nieces and nephews; 35 great-nieces and nephews; 9 godchildren, and over 143+ cousins. Patrick served his county in the Army. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Honorary urn bearers, K. Patrick Peddecord Â…, T. Patrick Gray, M. Patricia Asuad, Patricia A. del Rosario, Rev. C. Patricia Peddecord, N. Patrick Scott. Rosary, 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 20; Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 21, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora. The Mass will be live streamed and available to view on St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church's YouTube page. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, 610 S. Vassar. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 W. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67212-3639; St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, 861 N. Socora St., Wichita, KS 67212-3237 or the charity of your choice. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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Hands down, Pat Peddecord was one of the best person I have ever known. Growing up the O’Connor’s lived at 1244 Milwaukee, and around the block was the Dunn’s at 1233 Filmore. Pat would come to see all of us throughout the years and was the engaging person to each and every cousin he had. Pat could communicate with every one of us and went out of his way to acknowledge you. Pat possessed an exquisite sense of humor and always had an exclusive question or comment for each of us. His laughter and joy of life were contagious, and all of us in his life felt his humor, honesty, love of life, love of family, and most of all, his love for God. Growing up, Pat became a hero to us and used to drive up in his old car and encourage all the younger cousins to pile in. He then would go to Baskins and Robbins Ice Cream and pick up a five-gallon tub of ice cream. He would always take turns letting one of us pick the flavor, and it amazed me that he always remembered who choose last and who was next in turn. Pat also let us sit on his lap and drive his car! There were many little actions like that that would allow each of us to respond to him individually. I’m sure everyone agrees he was overwhelming with generosity and kindness. Indeed, Pat was a sensational character, and his laugh became contagious. Pat possessed a gift that he conveyed to each of us that we are unique and that you individually mattered to him. Then think how remarkable that trait is with the number of brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces and all his cousins, as well as adopted friends and family. Pat, I will miss you so much. ps. You were magnificent in how you kept track of everyone and communicated for and to all of us.
Always remember your family most fondly snd how supportive and loving Patrick and his siblings were toward your Mother, one of my favorite persons in this world. May our Lord wrap his Gentle Hands around you all snd comfort your hearts in the loss of Patrick. Sympathy and prayers to all.
Rest Patrick, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.
Patrick, I will never forget your words of encouragement and support before and after my kidney transplant. Thank you for being there for me. Rest In Peace my brother. You will be missed but not forgotten. May God bless your soul and keep you by his side forever. Richard Coba
My family and I will never forget Pat. He was one of the most thoughtful people to grace this earth. I have one memory I will never forget, when I was about six, I got to go to the airport with him he bought me this yellow snoopy pillow, the pillow was bigger than I was back then. He will be truly missed. Rest in Peace.