Patrick L. Culwell
Kennewick Washington
June 8, 1949 – March 14, 2023
I was born in Pendleton Oregon to Olga (Jacobson) Culwell and Edward Culwell. We moved frequently when I was young but settled in Pasco during my elementary school years. I was a proud Bulldog and Central Wildcat graduate.
I was a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, racer, writer, the ‘Limo Guy’, and an addicted car man. I also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and searching for treasures in vintage stores with my good friend, Jim.
As a husband, I loved my wife of 41 years, Cheryl, more than she will ever know. As a father, I was so incredibly proud of our two daughters, Michelle and Rea. They are kind and giving, have wonderful spouses and have matured into amazing people. I was blessed with a granddaughter, Meredith Margaret (M&M) who I loved dearly. So glad I got to see her graduate. As a teacher for 30 years, I loved the first day, the last day and every day in between. As a coach of football for 17 years and baseball for 30, it was a joy to try and help kids grow as people and succeed in life as well as their chosen sport. “Once a Brave always a Brave!” As a stock car racer, I finally found something that I could compete in. I loved every moment I spent in the NASCAR world. As a writer, I loved telling the stories of racing for the newspaper for 10 years (although I was the worst speller ever). As the ‘Limo Guy”, I enjoyed a second career in business creating our limousine company. Loved meeting the people but most of all I enjoyed “still playing with cars”.
To any of those who I may have hurt by saying or doing ‘the wrong thing’, I apologize. I want you to know that it was never my intent to cause harm to anyone.
I have had a wonderful life and been incredibly fortunate.
I am on my way to see my folks, my brother Paul and sister Connie (Fogg). I hope my many four-legged friends are there to greet me with tails wagging too. I leave behind my wife Cheryl, my daughters Michelle (Steve) and Rea (Todd), and granddaughter Meredith. Oh, and I hope everyone helps take care of my dog Nick.