More detail on this person: Lt. Col. Patrick
"Pat" John O'Grady was born December 29, 1928 in
Bemidji, MN. After retirement from the military in
1977, he settled in the Clark County, WA area
where he passed away on May 31, 2010 after a
short illness.
Lt. Col. Patrick O'Grady served in the United
States Army for nearly 31 years. He served in WW
II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He
received many honors and awards during his career
of which include: WW II Victory Medal, Bronze Star
Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Master
Aviator/Expert Infantryman and parachutist badges.
He earned several degrees from prestigious
colleges. Pat was an avid fisherman and enjoyed
working with wood in his shop.
Pat is survived by five children, Julie Maule,
Mike O'Grady, Kevin O'Grady, Ginny Powell and
Erin Bacon; 14 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Josephine and John O'Grady; and sister, Arlene
Darst.
Memorial services with full military honors will
be held Fri., June 11, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at
Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott
Blvd., Portland, OR.
Please sign Pat's guest book at:
www.columbian.com/obits
Burial information: Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR
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