After a long, hard fought battle with cancer it is with heavy hearts, the family of Pat Lynn Rickey mourn his passing. Pat was born to Phyllis and Oral Rickey, September 28, 1950 in Walkerville, MT. He was proud to be a part of the Walkerville connection. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing with family, friends, and grandchildren. Pat also played guitar every Wednesday night with the “secret old man Bluegrass Circle”. The “Circle” created life-long friendships among the players and their families. Pat attended Sherman School and graduated from Butte High in 1969. He was self-taught on many subjects and was an avid reader. He was always ready and able to help friends and family whenever he could. He was a karate instructor at one time. He worked at Pioneer Concrete in his younger years. He married the love of his life, Dawn Vivian Whitlock on August 13, 1987. Their daughter, Brittaney was born on December 25, 1987 and ended up being the feisty baby of the family. Together, Pat and Dawn raised their four children, Jeremey, Rachel, Brittaney, and Tiffany. Pat is survived by his wife, Dawn, daughter, Brittaney Alt (Derek); son, Jeremey Whitlock (Cara); daughter, Rachel Pederson (Paul); daughter Tiffany Forster (Jim); grandchildren Tucker, Trey, Reid, and Libbi, Ryer, Bridger, Elizabeth, Zach, Angel; brother, Cliff Rickey and family; sister, Sue Powers, stepmother-in-law, Dee Vivian; brother-in-law Tom Vivian (Sandy); sisters-in-law Bobbie Painter (Jim)j, Mary Ann Kerns (Mike); brother-in-law Bill Boggs and family. Pat is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Oral Rickey; sister, Carlette Rickey; brother, Shawn Rickey; half-brother, Glenn Christansen; cousins, Bill and Joann Tonkin; mother and father-in-law, Pearle and Bob Vivian and sister-in-law, Betty Boggs.
The family thanks Dr. Hueffle and staff, all the family and friends that came to visit and help, and Highlands Hospice and staff.
Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at the McQueen Club on Thursday, August 8 at 4 p.m. with Father Brian Miller officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Highlands Hospice or Shriners Hospitals.
“Love you to bits!”
Please leave a condolence for the family or share a memory of Pat.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services was privileged to serve the Rickey family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
4:00 PM
Thursday August 8, 2019
McQueen Athletic Club
3250 Hecla St.
Butte, MT 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
4:00 PM
Thursday August 8, 2019
McQueen Athletic Club
3250 Hecla St.
Butte, MT 59701
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Connie Huntington says
Prayers and condolences to all of you. It is a sad and difficult time. Remember the wonderful times and memories you have each created with him through the years.
Leslee Taylor says
Thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort for you all .
Patrick Mooney says
Very Sorry for your huge loss. Our Condolences to the entire family . Rest In Peace my friend
Patti Kerns-Salmonsen says
Thinking of you all! Love and hugs.
Travis & Holly Carpenter says
Thinking of you all. Love, Travis & Holly Carpenter & Girls
Mary Pena Johnston says
Dear Dawn and kids, I remember Pat coming to pick up your mom for lunch at Herberger’s, especially in the early days when we had an hour. Your dad always participated in any Herberger’s picnic or Christmas party. You could see how much your mom and dad loved each other. I know you have some great family memories. My prayers are with you. Some day it won’t hurt so much when you think about your husband, father and friend
Charlene Messick says
Dawn – I am so saddened to read this. There’s not a lot we can say to ease your pain but know we all are thinking of you at this time.
Hugs my friend.
Kathy & Tony Jangula says
Dawn and family, our deepest sympathy to you all. pat was a great guy.
Colleen and Joe Berger says
Dawn and family, Our deepest condolences to all of you. It has been a very long and difficult journey for all of you. God bless You! If you need anything please let us know💗💞
Colleen and Joe Berger
Sheri Foley says
Pat was known to my kids as “Crabby Patty”, which also confused them, because he was never crabby!! Sending our thoughts, prayers, and hugs.
Barbara (Ralph) Bennett says
I’m so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I grew up with the Rickey’s on Main Street. You can know now he’s not suffering anymore. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Kathy Osier says
Dawn I am so sorry to hear about Pat. He was such a kind person. May he Rest In Peace. Prayers to you and your family🙏🏻🙏🏻
Lois and Pete Salle says
We were saddened with the news of Pat’s passing.
May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Tracy Racicot says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Dee Fisher says
Dawn—-I am so sorry for ur loss. If I can do anything please let me no. My thoughts & prayers r with u. May he Rest In Peace. GOD bless u. ❤️😢
Patti Richardson says
Dawn and family – I am so sorry for your great loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie says
Thinking of you all, remember the sweet memories ❤️ Love, Scott, Julie, Katie and Allie
Shannon Nagasaka says
So very sorry for your loss.
Leona Knight says
With deepest Sympathy to Dawn and family for your loss of a great husband and father. Words cannot take away your pain but knowing how many people cared and loved Pat will help comfort you in your days of sorrow. Sending prayers to all of you🙏🙏🙏 Leona Knight
Debbie Mooney Martin says
So sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers for your family.
Linda Whitlock says
Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart really goes out to you and your family at this sad time!
Pat was so kind to my dad when he had cancer many years ago! Pat even volunteered to take him
to the hospital for his cancer treatment. What a nice and thoughtful man Pat was!
Love Linda Whitlock 💕
Heather says
Truly sorry for your loss… keeping your family in my thoughts & prayers
Bret and Sue Casagranda says
Dawn and family. Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. We will miss and cherish the time we had to spend with Pat
Barb West says
Dawn I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nettie and Bill Queer says
Dawn , Jeremy and families ,
Bill and I send our love and prayers! Pat was a kind, wonderful guy! He always has a beautiful smile and his eyes always shined with love from his heart! Bill enjoyed working with him!
He is now with the Lord and will live on in all of you! Blessings and prayers for the days ahead!
Carol Adamo says
Dawn and family my sincere condolences for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead.
Cathy and Dick Holmes says
Dawn, Jeremy, Rachel. Tiffany, and Brittany
Dick and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Pat. Pat was a wonderful husband , father and grandfather. His love for your family will last forever. May God comfort you during this time.
Keith and Aleta Richardson says
Aleta and Keith Richardson.
Dawn and family.
Our sincere condolences.
The world will be a little less bright for awhile. Pat and I were born 8 months apart and graduated in the same year.
Keith and I loved hearing Pat’s music. We will sorely miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kellie Butler says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you all
Chad Okrusch says
Pat,
You’re talent, courage, and fighting spirit will inspire me always. Deep and forever peace — only disrupted by some sweet bluegrass runs in the key of C.