Mr. Patrick Eason (February 29, 1936 - August 18, 2015) taught World History and German and also coached basketball and cross country.

Patrick Flanagan Eason Age 79, a 42-year resident of Gig Harbor, Washington, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 18th, at home. Pat, a twin, was born on Leap-Year Day, February 29, 1936, in Bellingham, Washington to Earl and Marion Eason. Pat graduated with a master's degree in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Seattle University. Pat played basketball briefly as a point guard for both Seattle University and Gonzaga University. Pat's passion in life was coaching. He coached successful high school basketball and cross country teams throughout his 30-year career as an educator. Pat loved the game of golf. After retirement, Pat could easily be found at the golf course, spending numerous hours perfecting his game. Pat was married to his wife, Mary, for 54 years. They raised three lovely daughters, all of whom graduated from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. All three resided in the Puget Sound area. Pat was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dianne Hantelmann Eason, his parents, Earl and Marion Eason, his twin brother, Larry Eason, and his brothers Tom and Denny Eason. Pat is survived by his three daughters, Sara Eason Flanagan, Jennifer Kay Eason, and Katrina Eason Ellis (Mike), three beautiful granddaughters, Sydney Safley, Sofie Safley, and Morgan Safley, and his handsome grandsons Patrick Ellis and John Ellis. Pat was honored in a private family gathering on September 4th at Haven of Rest Funeral Home in Gig Harbor, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Pat's favorite charities, St. Vincent de Paul, or the Salvation Army.

Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sept. 9, 2015

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