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Shew, Patrick you were the best Uncle ever! I'm so glad that you came into our lives. I look at Timothy, Brayden, and Catelyn and I can see you in each and ever one of them. I can remember we all went on vacation, and I scooped all my cookie dough aside and all of a sudden you came and ate them all! (I was so upset, still am to this day) (: I know you'd be very proud of me. I'm graduating today, and you, Christi and the kids are on my mind everyday. Wish you werent taking from us this early. But I miss you lots and love you lots. <3 -
Riley Stafford
I am so sorry for your loss- I am not personally connected to you, i just happened across a photo of Patrick online and instantly thought what a warm, open face he had. I was so saddened to realise that you'd lost him. My sincere best wishes to you and your children- I hope you find comfort in each other. - Helen (Liverpool, UK) Mc
RIP Pat! May your be at peace and your beautiful family be filled with your love and laughter daily! - Laura Kazimir (CR Class 97')
I remember years ago when I was dating my husband and he told me about this great funny guy named Patrick and that my best friend Christi had to meet him and that they would be perfect for each other!! I am so glad that Christi actually took his advice and met Patrick because he was as great as my husband had explained. I can also remember when i gave birth to my first child and Patrick and Christi came to visit me and as a first time mother you have all of these fears and worries but we all know Patrick and his jokes which he had that day, but he also was very reassuring that I would be a great mom -Thank you Patrick and Christi for always being there Patrick will be missed but never forgotten!!!!! - Helen Oechsler
You know Patrick, I got to see you very rarely after our time together in high school choirs and plays. But anytime I saw you, you always had a smile on your face. You are a wonderful person, and I will miss you in this world. - Aaron R. Taylor
Pat - I think you would have been proud today. Even though we haven't seen each other for a while, it was clearly evident that you have just continued to touch so many lives in such positive ways. Today was a day of sadness, but we also were able to celebrate such a wonderful life. I got to hear many stories about your family and your love for your kids. You are the epitome of what a loving husband and father should be. I am honored to call you a friend. I miss you. I love you... Oh, yeah...And Erik nailed your eulogy - it was glorious! - Matthew Prahl
Heard this song first thing this morning and it seemed to sum up the entire day. Miss you. - Mary Shivick Ball
Patrick, you made some awesome friends, because you were an awesome friend. As your Aunt, I was so happy to hear the wonderful stories they shared today. - Mary Catherine Reed
I'm so glad I got to know you. All the stories and memories that were shared today were so touching. Made a promise today...actually your bud Erik Ball made us promise (almost threatened us) we will live in the moment...not for tomorrow or yesterday but for right now. Thank you for all the lessons you taught everyone on how to live life. You are awesome. - Carletta Cannon Hicks
This song has been in my heart this evening. Can't wait to get home to see you again. I love you Patrick Leister. - Christy Phillips
Patrick, I am so saddened by this news. Your sense of humor always made me laugh, your hugs always made me smile, and you genuinely had one of the biggest hearts out of anyone I've ever known. I know we didn't talk much after high school, but I loved seeing you on facebook and seeing that you were doing so well. You have a beautiful family that you should be very proud of! You and your family are in my thoughts, hearts, and prayers. I will miss you. XOXO - Marcy Patterson
Patrick, I have known you for so long, I can't believe you are gone. I am proud to have known you. I will miss you. My prayers are with Christi and your beautiful children. - Kristin Rosko Robinson
Patrick - Even though I've only had the pleasure of knowing you for about 2 years, it only took a few hours to realize what kind of person you were. I can honestly say that I've never met anyone who is as genuine and as outgoing as you were. After my first day at DelDOT, I felt like I had known you all of my life. I was always impress...ed at your commitment to your family. You will be sorely missed by everyone. My deepest sympathies and condolences to your family. - Michael Kiefer
Patrick-will always remember you for your jokes and how you calmed me down when I was upset everytime I called you to come fix the patients computer at DHCI. My sympathies and prayers to Christi and your family. - Becky Gingerich
Patrick. We all miss you and wish you didnt leave us. The way you left us was outragous... We all will soon be with you again someday when its our time to leave. Hope your having fun in heaven. See you again some day. - Sylena Miller
Patrick- I watched you grow from the older cousin we played and laughed with into a loving husband and father. I had told my mom on many occasions how impressed I was with the man you had become. I wish I had told you. I also never thanked you for your words of encouragment in my life. Thank you for your kind words and being the man you were. You truly touched everyone you knew! You are greatly missed! Love you and rest in peace. - Carlyn Parsley
Patrick!!!! I cant believe you left us!! You crazy man you!! We sure will miss the crazy things you say and do. You always kept us laughing no matter what. If we were ever down about anything, you always knew just what to say to lift our spirits. We need you now!! Now we are just thinking of all of those things and laughing about all the good times. Myself and my girls were so blessed to have you in our lives. No one on earth will ever have the fantastic brother in law that I did!! I love you and wish I had told you more often. I know that we will get through this, with your help!! Because thats just you, either from here on earth or from heaven, you will make sure we all make it!! Love you so much Patrick!! - Lora Elliot Stafford
Patrick- I have been trying to come up with words to say. My heart aches for your whole family and everyone that knew you. You will be missed by so many. I know you will be very busy as a guardian angel. - Albert & Beth Schmidt
Still cant believe you're gone.... - Carletta Cannon Hicks
Patrick, We are finding it so difficult to believe that this could have happened. You and Christi have created such a beautiful family. It has been a joy to see what a wonderful husband and father you were to your family. You were a wonderful nephew who always warmed up our holidays with your big, warm, bear hugs. You will be missed so much. - Mary Catherine Reed
Patrick,it was too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. - Gloria Ann Groff
It's a beautiful thing to see how many lives Pat touched and that we all remember him for being the funny guy. He always made me laugh, especially if I didn't want to. I hope the family is able to use all this for comfort. It's amazing to also see how many of us from high school have reached out. - Terri Smith
One more star in heaven has appeared. My prayers go up to you and to your family. You are missed on this earth. - Melinda Ray Marsh
Hm where do I start? You were a wonderful father, husband, uncle, everything! I'm so glad that you came into our lives, Morgan and I were talking about all the memories we all have together. Like my cookie dough at the beach, boy was I mad at you but your face was priceless you couldn't stay mad for long. Now everytime I eat cookie dough i'm going to think of you :) You taught me and morgan little tricks like loosening the salt and pepper shakers, so now we get to pass it down to your children ;) I hope one day I find someone like you. You will be truely missed, and we love you VERY VERY much. See you soon ♥ - Riley Jean Stafford
Rare is the man who loves everyone and everyone loves him, that is what you were...RARE. you will be missed a lifetime and treasured even longer. God speed. - John Breeding
You left us too soon... Great memory: I was setting up CIO's new PC and you walked into her office giving out pretzels (to all of OIT). Thinking you were about to brown-nose to our boss, the intern was now in charge. Thanks for the pretzel. You will be missed! - William Sands
You will be missed, dear friend. We will continue to lift your family in prayer. - Angela Pryor Rosser
I have so many great memories of you since you joined our family from when we all went to the beach and you ate rileys cookie dough (she was so mad it was hillarious) to you and christi taking me to pizza hut and you eating the cheese that was hanging off my pizza cuz i was a weirdo and was freaked out by it. You always had everyone laughing at all our family events. You were also my go to man for computer problems and history help. I love you with all my heart and you will be greatly missed by so many people. Rest in Peace i love you (uncle) Patrick ♥ - Morgan Stafford
You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. - Sarah Helms Soldano
You will be missed. I will never forget our years growing up together. Way to soon man. - Mike Stevenson
In light of today's events and me being away from home, I thought this song was fitting. RIP Patrick Leister - Tim Dodd
We lost a wonderful friend, husband, and father. Patrick was the guy who was always finding a way to make people laugh, I will never forget the last nurse's ball we all went together.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. - Fairuz Palis Lutz
Words can't express the impact of your passing old friend. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you. - Jp White
The world has lost a great man. Pat was "that guy" who always made you laugh. He was just a genuine stand up guy. My heart goes out to everyone that knew and loved him. I will say a prayer for his family. - Timothy Garrett
RIP my friend....be with God now..... - Joe Campbell
My thoughts and prayers go with your family. You will be missed. - Melissa VanOrman
Too soon for such a great guy, he will truely be missed. Patrick had a way to make everyone laugh. - Matt Walls
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Too soon for a great man. - Laura Egelston
Patrick will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. It really makes you appreciate your life and all around you. What a great guy! So sad. - Joy Remus
RIP Patrick! It is so sad to know that you are gone-my heart goes to your wife and kids!! He took a good one away this time... - Sarah Donze
Oh Patrick....I just heard the news and I can't believe it. You truly made my day at work whenever you would come by. It wasn't that long ago that I seen ya. I'm at such a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, wife, children, friends. This isn't suppose to happen to us. We're just really starting to find our way through life. You were my friend...and I will miss you dearly.... - Carletta Cannon Hicks
Patrick, my heart goes out to your family. You will be greatly missed by everyone that you came into contact with. You were a joy to work with and it was my pleasure to know and work with you. Your family is in our prayers. May God give them the strength and peace that they need through all of this. - Robin Slaughter
Oh Patrick I am just devastated you left us. I just can’t believe it! I keep expecting to look across my cubicle and see you. I’ve been waiting for you to come back to work, I’ve missed you terribly and we still had so much to talk and joke about. I’m heartbroken that you’re gone and it’s so unfair. My thoughts are with Christie and your beautiful children, such a loss for your family. It makes no sense. No husband or father will ever compare to you!! You were the most incredible family-oriented guy I’ve ever met - the best. I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to know you and laugh with you. You made work so much more fun and I adored your twisted sense of humor. I’m really, really going to miss you – Brandie Booton
Patrick, I've been thinking about you all day. My heart and prayers goes out to your family. I will miss the conversations we had about our kids and all the funny stories we shared at work. God bless you... - Bert Littleton
I just heard what happened and my heart breaks for your family. My deepest prayers and condolences. - Renee Dixon
My thoughts and prayers to your family my friend...you will be greatly missed. - Jeff Corey
I still can't believe you are gone. I am praying for your little ones today as well as Christi, Aunt Ruth & Uncle Derek and Will. - Theresa Orendorf
I just discovered what hapened! My thoughts and prayers to yoru family and you will be very much missed! - Michael Marsh
Wow I am so sorry, you always had a smile and a joke for everyone. Too soon. - Paul Gallo
Patrick, it's hard to believe you have passed. Heaven sure did gain an angel. I look forward to the day we meet again cousin. Love you! - Kerry Orendorf Halbedl
Patrick you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. - Kelly Fox
OMG...I will be praying for you and your family. - Jose Hill
Wow!! I just figured out what happened!! I can't believe that this has happened!! To your family- my thoughts and prayers are with you during this troubling time!!! - Laura Hodges Brooks
Thoughts and prayers to your family. - Liz Burgess-Renshaw
I just heard the news. May God keep your family strong through this hard time. I can't believe you're gone. You will be missed always. - Terri Smith
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. - Tim Dodd
I know that you have gone on before us. I just want you to know how very much you are loved and will be missed. RIP Patrick, I love you my dear cousin! - Christy Phillips
RIP cousin. You shall be missed. This was the only thing that kept popping up in my head as I heard the horrible news of your passing. And I know you will never see this, but hopefully you knew before leaving us that you will not be forgotten. - Christian Orendorf
My heart and prayers go out to Christi and her children. I worked with Patrick for a short time at DPH. He was a wonderful, pleasant person. He will be missed. God Bless you. – Valerie Lane
My deepest sympathies to the family. Although I did not know Patrick well, I do remember him as an uplifting guy with tons of personality. I lost my younger brother last March (also a CR grad), so my family and I truly sympathize with what you are going through right now. Mr. & Mrs. Leister, please contact me if you would like to talk to someone who has also lost a child – my parents live in Dover and could be a great source of support for you during this most difficult time. Please know that you are in my family’s thoughts and prayers. - Cassandra Smisson (CR Class ’97)
Dear Ruth and Derek, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I remember him when was born. I send my Love and Heartfelt regards. God be with you. – Gus and Brenda Evens
Christi and family – You are in our prayers. May your faith and wonderful memories sustain you. God Bless. – Tom and Mert Riddleberger
Christi and family, My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. I can’t even imagine what you are going through. If there is anything I can do please let me know. You are in my prayers. – Angel Dewey
Christi: I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and guide you through this devastating time. – Monica Morris
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes to you Christi. Christi, you and your family are in my prayers. Patrick was always a person with the big smile on his face. – Zuzana Shifflett
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family. Remember God is always with you, and we are here for you as well. – Sarah and Jill Norman
Christi it is at a time like this that all those around you just are not sure quite what to say. We are at a loss for words due to your loss. Forgive us as we all do care. I pray that you will find peace, that you will ask for help from all the people who loves you, that somehow you and the children will mend your broken hearts although I know you will always have that void I pray it gets a bit easier for you as each day goes by. Cherish your memories that you and Patrick shared and keep alive the dreams you both had for the children’s future. Patrick will watch over you all and I know your family will always be there for you. Do not be afraid to reach out to others. I send you my love and sympathy. Hugs… - “Ginger” Guy
Your family are in our prayers. God Bless. – Amy Woodward
I sat across from Patrick for a while, while working in Tech and Support. He always had a twinkle in his eye when speaking of his wife and children. I remember how excited he was when he took the family to Disney last summer. He was a fun-loving, hard-worker, and sincere family man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this trying time. – Gloria Acevedo
My deepest condolences to the family of Patrick. Thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. I met Patrick 5 years ago at DHCI, from the beginning he was very friendly and funny. He was a great guy and he will be missed. – Jillian Austin
I have put off posting anything on here due to the simple fact that I just didn’t know what to say. My heart hurts for you and those dear little babies – please lean heavily on family and friends as they will help you through this very difficult time. Take time to grieve – take all the time you need – there is no time limit. Advice I was once given was to not do anything in haste – take time to laugh, to cry, to yell, to scream, and to remember. Speak his name often to the children if not for their benefit, for yours. It will help keep his memory alive in your heart. If you ever need someone to cry or laugh with, call me. I never got the honor of meeting Patrick, but from all that I have read and heard, he must have been an amazing man. Hugs to you and your family. – Cathy Spencer
I am very sorry to hear about Patrick. I went to high school with him and was in Brigadoon together. He always seemed to know how to have a good time. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him. May peace be with you. – Carissa McLoughlin (Zieters)
Your loss is so big and my words are so small. I had the privilege of working with Patrick at Allen’s and spending some time with him on our drive back and forth to work. He will be missed. – Mark Mundy.