Patrick Leach, 67

Patrick R. Leach, 67, of Athol, Idaho, passed away May 5, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. His family was by his side.

Pat was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Robert and Betty (Winebrenner) Leach. He grew up in Michigan and Orangevale, Calif. Pat graduated from Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, Calif., in 1966., and attended one semester of college in Michigan before entering the U.S. Air Force in 1967.

Pat started his military service at Beale A.F.B., Northern California, where he met Susan Potter. They married in August of 1971 in Rocklin, Calif. Throughout his military career, Pat and his family were stationed at Hickam A.F.B., Hawaii; Mountain Home A.F.B., Idaho; Malmstrom A.F.B., Montana; Camp Smith, Hawaii; and finally returned to Mountain Home A.F.B. in Idaho where he retired in 1988 with 21 years of service. After retiring from the Air Force, Pat worked as a woodworker in Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Rathdrum.

Pat enjoyed camping, sports, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; mother Betty; and brother, Michael. Pat is survived by his wife, Susan, of Athol, Idaho; daughter Colleen of Spokane, Wash., and son Shawn of Athol, Idaho; brother Timothy and sister-in-law Barbara of Stonyford, Calif., sister Peggy and brother-in-law Dale of Penn Valley, Calif.; three nieces, three nephews, two grand-nieces, and three grand-nephews.

Pat and his family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Kootenai Health, Kootenai Cancer Center, Ivy Court Extendicare Center and Hospice House of North Idaho, for your loving care and support in his time of need.

Pat and his family would also like to thank all of his friends and family for their love and support.

Please visit Pat's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.