Orville William Patrick

Orville William Patrick, 88, of Pismo Beach, loved by so many around him whose lives he touched with his positive outlook, smiling face and heart for helping others, passed away on Friday, August 12th at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Orville (known as “Pop” to his kids) was an amazing man, who always put everyone else first, worked harder than anyone we have ever known, provided so generously for a family of 6 children that came as a package deal when he married our mom in 1969, smiled constantly, enjoyed life, never complained or asked for anything for himself. Orville was born Jan. 5th, 1928, in Lodi, CA, which is in the northern portion of the California Central Valley. As a very young boy he and his family lived in Ryde, a tiny unincorporated town along the Sacramento Delta. They later moved to Woodbridge, CA, located just northeast of Lodi. One exciting memory Orville had from his grammar school years was one day walking from Woodbridge to Lodi Airport, when the airport's owner himself, Jim Lind and a friend gave Orville a ride by plane in nearby Wasco - what a thrill! As a teenager, he attended Lodi High School and worked for American Fruit Growers, assembling boxes for fruits such as Chapman cherries to help prepare them for shipping. In 1946 Orville was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent overseas to Japan, where he was stationed for almost one year. Shortly after his honorable discharge from service Orville earned his electronic license and opened his first TV repair and sales shop, "Patrick's T.V." in Lodi, which he operated until 1970. Orville married Julie A. Waterman in 1969, and instantly became a loving husband and a father to six children. He and his wife relocated to Southern California in 1970, and Orville continued in the TV service business until 1993. He and his wife then retired to Pismo Beach, a place that was special to them and the whole family from previous annual camping trips starting in the 1970's along the famous dunes. Following his grief over the sudden death of his beloved wife, Julie, in 1995, embracing his new roots in Pismo Beach, Orville was finally able to enjoy the rewarding and fulfilling life he loved so much in his last 23 years of life. He joined a local bowling team, loved to play golf at the Pismo Beach Golf Course - where it wasn't unusual to see him wading into the water to retrieve those pesky "runaway balls" that somehow seemed to have jumped into the water! Orville joined and became very active in the local jazz club "Basin Street Regulars" sometimes aka Central Coast Hot Jazz Society, attending monthly concerts where he could listen to his favorite Dixieland jazz, Big Band and swing music - all the while hands tapping his knees along to the live bands. He volunteered for many events with the club, was known for his tireless efforts to assist in setting up tents, chairs, anything at all he could do to help out. Orville lived life to the fullest, savored every moment of every day, loved his family, friends and neighbors, and left an unforgettably deep impression on each life he touched. Orville is survived by his six much beloved children; a son, Tim Patrick (Martina) of Camarillo; daughters Kathy Waterman of San Bernardino; Karen Waterman (Suzanne Riedinger) of Aptos, Kristi Waterman of Redmond, WA; Kelley Waterman-Patrick of Indiana; Valerie Patrick Powell (Scott, d.) of Pismo Beach. He also has four grandchildren; Amanda, Joshua, Taylor and Alina, and cousins; Laura Mall, Sally George (Bill), Gilbert Engel (Louise), Peter Engel (Zeta), Michael Engel (Joan) and Mary Jacobsen (William). Orville's family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, Sept. 17th, 11:00 AM at New Life Community Church at 990 James Way, Pismo Beach, in the "Life Center." Pastor Vince Llamas will preside over the 1st hour of the service, with a luncheon celebration immediately following. Please RSVP so proper food and seating accommodations can be arranged to vowpow01@gmail.com

Orville William Patrick

January 5, 1928 - August 12, 2016