Patrick 'Pat' Grizzard, 63

Patrick "The Leprechaun" Grizzard, 63, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born March 17, 1945, in San Diego.

Pat ran track in high school, focusing on the 440 and the 880.

During his career, Pat worked for NASA, hosted a radio talk show in California, and operated the Blacktail Bookstore in Kalispell.

He moved to Kalispell in 1996 and graduated from Flathead Valley Community College with an associate's degree.

Pat enjoyed photography and many of his pictures won prizes. In his early years he enjoyed surfing, fishing, camping and loved to travel. He was an avid reader. Pat will be missed.

Pat was preceded in death by his wife, Linda.

He is survived by many dear friends.

Memorial services for Patrick will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Big Sky Manor, 110 Second Ave. W., in Kalispell.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Patrick's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Patrick's guest book.