I’m so sorry to hear the news about Pat.
And, I’m sorry for your lost.

Please email me with the funeral services.

Thank you,
David E. Valdez

Hi David. Thank you for the email. It is good to hear from you, and I hope your business is doing well. Chism Brothers Painting will miss having Pat around on a daily basis, but we will do what we can to remember the business Dad and him started.

I’m very thankfull to have had Pat as a friend, thinking of him makes me smile. I will miss him for the rest of my life.  THANK YOU, SWD

Pat...What a great guy and a noble competitor! I always refer to him as “Patio” Chism as we have always based our relationship on kidding each other...I am a better man for having known Pat, Brother Mike and the family. What a great witness to Christ Pat has been to me. To the whole family, may God give you rest and solace in this tough time.

My heart and prayers go out to you and the whole Chism Brother family.  What a blessing it must have been to have such a wonderful person like Pat in your family.  I’m so glad that your family has such a strong belief in the Lord.  How comforting to know that we will see him again.

Hello Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of difficulty.

Doug Imhoff & family

I am very fortunate to have known Pat. I have not seen him in a few years as I have been out of the country but I will always remember his great attitude and wonderful personality. He brightened many of my days and will for the rest of my life. I am very sorry for your loss.
David Hodgman

Edna and children,

Your Mom and I and Linda join you in your hour of grief. Please call on us
in any way we can help. LOVE, Mom and Dad

Mike Chism and Family,

Cora and I are in mourning over Pat. He was such a good man and as you
we we feel the great loss. Please call on us at anytime we can be of help.Ray and Cora Cordivin

Dear Chism family.....my deepest sympathy for you and your family, I have enjoyed working for Pat for many years. I will miss working with him and his great sense of humor. I know his workmanship will be seen thought all of us at Chism Brothers. We will be praying for you and your family, may God give you comfort during this time.
Ivan Smith and Family

Dear Mike, Family and Friends

I’m sorry to read of your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for sharing the wonders of your brother and love of your family. It has been a long road that now continues in a new direction.

Brandt Domas

When Pat first learned of his illness he met with the leaders at his chuch for prayer.  He said that he felt as if he was on a journey to a wonderful destination, but that the journey itself was filled with uncertainty. And remarkably, he saw this as a gift from God giving him an opportunity to share his faith in Christ with others and to draw close to his Lord, his friends and loved ones.

Pat shared his heart with all of us through his e-mails, keeping us updated on his progress. Those of you who recieved these know that he maintained a sense of humor, and yet wrote with real dignity and warmth. This journal of his journey revealed his inner most thoughts and stands as a record of his faith in God, despite his fears and pain. Pat gave us all a wonderful gift-he allowed us to travel with him. We rejoice that Pat has finished the journey and arrived safely. His presence in Heaven creates a deeper longing in us for eternity’s reward of someday being united together with each other and our Lord.

Having Pat as a friend and brother in Christ for the past 11 years has been such a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Pat has been such an inspiriation, especially during his illness. His witness for Christ never failed or faltered and we are so glad to know that he is with our Lord and Savior! Rejoice in the Lord for He is our comfort and strength.

Beloved Chism Family,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Pat.  I cannot begin to claim to even understand your pain and loss.  I can however tell you that the sun rose and set on Edna Mae.  He loved you so.  He adored his children.  He loved and served His Lord in the most humble, honest and quiet way.  He did nothing for a pat in the back (no pun intended).  He was such a gentle friendly guy.  He made me laugh so much.  He understood my struggle with MS and we really understood the beauty of this life and the unexpected ugly part and shortness of it.  But we also encouraged each other of the hope ahead.  He was honest about his fears, and doubts about his life as a father and a husband.  Did he do enough? He felt he left so much unfinished.  And then he would share about the grace of God.  He found comfort and peace in knowing that it was not about what he did or did not do.  That Jesus died for him and loved him JUST AS HE WAS.  What comfort.

I will miss him always.  I miss my friend deeply and the blessing and encouragement he was in my life.  He was the most witty person I have ever met.  He was quick as lightning with his words and come backs.  For those of you who know me, I can dish it out really good. So I thought..... then I met Pat.  I thought I met my match but soon was humbled into the realization that I had met the master of the “War of words”.  He was an incredible advesary.  I quickly came to realize I’d met the King!  He used to call me “Queena Nina” I think just to humor me because I always lost in our wars.  Oh, what I would do for just one more time seeing “chism” on the e-mail and “Queena Nina” one more time.

Our loss is truly Pat’s gain.  I find confort in knowing that Pat immediately upon his last breath heard “COME IN THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT”.

Nina

Our prayers and love go out to all of the Chism family as you mourn for the loss of Pat’s physical presence in your lives.  May the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time.  Pat’s race is over, he has endured, he is seeing Jesus.  It was an honor for me to know Pat all these years and I will cherish those memories until I go home.  He taught me about painting and God used him to bring me into a true saving faith in our Lord.
Marty

We have known Pat for a good many of years, he alway’s had a smile and
great sense of humor. Through all, work, volunteering, leadership, and his journey, he never had a bad word to say, always a SMILE.  We will miss him greatly. Pat was a wonderful friend and insperation, a perfectionest.
We know he is now smiling down on us from his new HOME.
To the Chism family, we are truly sorry for your loss,
We are there for you whatever we can help you with.
GOD BLESS

I remember the first time that I met Pat and realized who he was.  I said to him, “Oh, you’re Edna Mae’s husband!” and he replied, “Yes, that’s me!  Mr. Edna Mae! ” From that moment on, whenever I saw him I always called him “Mr. Edna Mae.” I always enjoyed my brief encounters with Pat.  He was always so friendly and full of good humor!

As Gary Bell said, Pat did give us a wonderful gift in allowing us to travel with him on his journey home.  We were inspired by his unwavering faith and trust in God and we stood in awe of God’s abundant provisions and blessings that came through the kind and generous acts of Pat’s many good friends.

I pray that God will comfort the entire Chism family, extended family and friends; and that He would strengthen, encourage, and draw each one nearer to Himself in intimacy as He sees each one of us individually through our time of mourning.  What a wonderful God we have in that even in our mourning we can rejoice, trusting in God’s promises, knowing that Pat is in the presence of God Himself and that one day, all who believe will once again see Pat again for all eternity.

It has been a blessing to have Pat as my friend.  Our families have meant so much to each other over the years, and although we moved away, every time we got together it was as if we had never left.  It has also been a blessing to get to know each of you through Pat.  God bless you and keep you all the days of your lives, we will be praying for you.  If you ever need anything, please just let me know.

Dear Edna, Mike & Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss of Pat , he was a wonderful brother in the Lord and an inspiration to all.  I can’t help but think that he is having a blast in the presence of our Great God and Saviour The Lord Jesus Christ!!!!
Love
Bob & Cookie Johnson

I will always remember Pat with fond memories. Pat had that warm presence that was welcoming even around strangers.  He always had a snappy, witty comeback to any remark.  His command of the english language was remarkable which is part of his gift and he conveyed his love for the Lord and his family, not only in words but also in action.  Most of us spend the better part of our lives trying to be what Pat had done effortlessly.  Pat was a remarkable man.

My most memorable time with Pat was when I first went out hiking with a bunch of guys from PDR in the Sierra’s (east of Yosemite) and I had altitude sickness within the first 500 yards (and we had to hike two more miles and climb 8500 ft to 11,500 ft). Pat stayed with me the entire time, joking and cajoling me all the way up.  We were the last to reach camp but I got to talk to Pat and got acquainted with his vintage humor and got to know how much he loved his family and the Lord.

While up in the mountain, we shared our lives and times.  We were both former sailors and we shared our times in the US Navy.  But always, we came back to talking about his love of the Lord and his family - especially for Edna and the kids.

During the renovation of PDR, when they let me run the project, Pat displayed his skill with his hands - along with his humor.  I remember seeing Pat up in the rafters, along with Linda Bryant, painting the beams, throwing witty barbs at each other, never losing a paint stroke.  What a character!  He told me once that that the secret in painting is to always have a can of “goof-off” at hand.

Pat will always have a warm place in my heart.  He left much to us to remember and emulate.  God bless his family as they go through these times.  Pat is home.  Welcome Home Pat!

MY FRIEND

My friend
There when I needed him
or not
Times spent were always good
never bad
Strong in heart and spirit
Encouraged me to wield my shield and sword
when I thought there was no use
Wielded my shield and sword
when I was too weak
Frequently spoke positively of others
and lovingly of his family
My friend
Your friend
Pat

Thankfully times spent with Pat were never brief.  However, I am.  I’m not a man of many words and there is so much more that I can say about my brother Pat but I would just be repeating the words above and below my poem.  I agree with you all.

LOVE THAT MAN OF GOD.

Dearest Chism family-

The loss of your Pat is humanity’s double-edged sword, life’s story told by God.  Knowing this does not make your heart any less sorrowful, or your sorrow any lighter.  However, knowing that while you grieve, there are God’s Own expectantly meeting your heart’s delight behind the veil.

You took wonderful care of him while he was here - they are loving him til you join him again.  Pat truly loved you so much Edna Mae--it was staggering.  You and the family were so precious to this strong man of God.  We will miss him, and we love you dearly.

Shalom.  Sandi Webb and Family

Hi Chism Family,
When we got the word about Pat, our whole family was in the car.  So there was no softening the blow, even for Roz.  I told her, with all the wisdom I learned from Sesame Street, that every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end.  Some stories are long, some are short.  Some are good, some stink.  I told her that Pat had a good story, and that our own stories are better for having known him.  Roz really felt that she wanted to be with you at the service, but she gets so emotional and cries so hard at funerals that she decided to stay home.
We really love you guys.
Linda Hasper

Knowing how much Pat loved music… and prayer… and history… and Jesus… and when they were all blended… I’d always hoped to share a song with him… which has played quietly in the background of my own life.  Now these words are for his family.  The words were penned in the year 1860.  This was a year when brothers in America took up arms against one another in a terrible civil war. 

Our country survived that difficult time and many a soul left this earth ready… and not.  A Christian in the Union Army, Robert Lowery inked the following words… certainly mindful of the pain and suffering all around him, flowing on from Bull Run.  Little did he know the war would go another five years. 

The melody and some of Robert Lowery’s words were used by Pete Seeger during the 60’s, but the witness of Jesus was missing for a short season.  Liking the Seeger tune, I logged onto the Internet and found the original words by Mr. Lowery.  My gosh… Pete left out the best parts!

Today, the original words and the melody can speak to us as we all stand in line… waiting for our own turn to meet our Lord… face to face… without fear… knowing His forgiveness and incredible love for us.

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?

My life flows on in endless song;
Above earth’s lamentation
I hear the sweet though far off hymn
That hails a new creation:
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul
How can I keep from singing?

What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Savior liveth;
What though the darkness gather round!
Songs in the night He giveth:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that refuge clinging;
Since Christ is Lord of Heav’n and earth,
How can I keep from singing?

I lift mine eyes; the cloud grows thin;
I see the blue above it;
And day by day this pathway smoothes
Since first I learned to love it:
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing:
All things are mine since I am His
How can I keep from singing?

written by Robert Lowry

Thank you Chism family, for living life so real and open… to those lucky few who can see and hear you.  All of you… like Pat… are a gift to us… and we love you and weep for your loss… but knowing in time we will all meet again in new life… with endless songs of joy.

This last year, your dear hustband and father, along with your whole family, has shown us all a bit more clearly how to live life well.  We have been blessed by the openness and transparency in which you all have endured this great trial.  My favorite old hymn is “It Is Well With My Soul”.  Our faith in God’s unfailing grace has once again been strenthened through the evidence of his presence that we’ve seen in your lives.  The words “When peace like a river, attendeth my way; When sorrows, like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, though has taught me to say, “It is well, it is well, with my soul”.  Thank you for sharing your life with us.  We love you all, Chism’s.