Patrick Martin O’Shea
October 22, 1944- June 25, 2025

Pat was born in Eureka to Bill and Helen O’Shea. He grew up in Eureka and attended local schools: Grant, Marshall, and Washington elementary schools, Eureka Junior High, and was a 1963 graduate of Eureka High School. In his early days, he spent a lot of time with his lifelong friend Joe Walund, playing in the woods and gulches, damming creeks, building tree forts and riding bikes. Pat was a true fun-loving character.

After graduation, Pat worked as a salesman for Glaser Bros., a wholesale distributing company. After leaving Eureka in 1970, he continued working in sales for other distributing companies, including Sysco. He spent many years living in Hollister before moving to Bakersfield in his retirement.

He and his wife Linda enjoyed many relaxing trips to Morro Bay and numerous fun trips to Reno. Pat was a long-time member of the Clampers, Elks, and Moose Lodge. He was the life of the party and always had an entertaining story to share. Pat recently moved back to Eureka.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Helen O’Shea, and his older brother, Mike. He is survived by his wife, Linda, as well as his longtime friends Joe Walund, Ralph Norling, and Bill Stringer.

An informal gathering in remembrance of Pat will be held in the back room of the Vista Del Mar on Saturday, August 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.