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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Patrick Liley
Patrick
Liley
May 11, 1953 – March 17, 2015
Patrick Liley's Obituary
Patrick R. Liley age 61 of Oroville
5/11/53 Olympia, WA – 3/17/15 Omak, WA
Born in Olympia, WA to James and Jean (Lehman) Liley. He grew up in Boston Harbor north of Olympia where he roamed and explored the woods with his siblings or friends, creating a memorable young life. After high school he spent time in Tonasket, WA visiting his mother, where he met the love of his life, Peggy Williams. He joined the Army as a medic and was stationed at Fort Lewis, following their wedding in 1975. Upon his discharge, he studied attended college and worked as a Driver's license examiner. In 1988 he earned a teaching degree and worked as a substitute teacher and librarian for school districts in the greater Wenatchee area, Soap Lake, and Prosser. One winter was spent in Tynda, Russia teaching English and American Culture. As a teacher he had ample time to spend with his children and attending their games, concerts, and traveling with his family on summer breaks. Upon his retirement he and his wife moved to the family ranch at Wannacut Lake near Oroville where they could spend more time with family and their donkeys.
Surviving Relatives:
Spouse: Peggy (Williams) Liley
Children: Craig (Susanne) Liley and Fiona (Colin) Pitman
Brothers: Jim Liley, Curt Liley, Dave (Pam) Liley, brother-in-law John Bell
Sister: Cheryl (Wayne) Fournier
Preceded in death by: parents and sister Karen Bell
Service: March 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Community Cultural Center in Tonasket, WA
Officiated by: Jim Yaussy-Albright
Memorial: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tonasket Food Bank in recognition of his generosity and compassion for others.
5/11/53 Olympia, WA – 3/17/15 Omak, WA
Born in Olympia, WA to James and Jean (Lehman) Liley. He grew up in Boston Harbor north of Olympia where he roamed and explored the woods with his siblings or friends, creating a memorable young life. After high school he spent time in Tonasket, WA visiting his mother, where he met the love of his life, Peggy Williams. He joined the Army as a medic and was stationed at Fort Lewis, following their wedding in 1975. Upon his discharge, he studied attended college and worked as a Driver's license examiner. In 1988 he earned a teaching degree and worked as a substitute teacher and librarian for school districts in the greater Wenatchee area, Soap Lake, and Prosser. One winter was spent in Tynda, Russia teaching English and American Culture. As a teacher he had ample time to spend with his children and attending their games, concerts, and traveling with his family on summer breaks. Upon his retirement he and his wife moved to the family ranch at Wannacut Lake near Oroville where they could spend more time with family and their donkeys.
Surviving Relatives:
Spouse: Peggy (Williams) Liley
Children: Craig (Susanne) Liley and Fiona (Colin) Pitman
Brothers: Jim Liley, Curt Liley, Dave (Pam) Liley, brother-in-law John Bell
Sister: Cheryl (Wayne) Fournier
Preceded in death by: parents and sister Karen Bell
Service: March 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Community Cultural Center in Tonasket, WA
Officiated by: Jim Yaussy-Albright
Memorial: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tonasket Food Bank in recognition of his generosity and compassion for others.
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