About This Memory Space
This page was created for Patrick M. Stroude's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Patrick M. Stroude's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Patrick M. Stroude. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Patrick M. Stroude embodied a vibrant spirit of kindness, charisma, and playful joy, leaving an indelible mark on all who crossed his path through his welcoming nature and infectious humor.
Raised in the warmth of a bustling household in Covington, Kentucky, alongside eight siblings, Patrick developed an innate ability to make others feel at ease. His mischievous charm and genuine goodwill defined his interactions, fostering connections wherever he went. Simple joys fueled his days—tending to a pristine yard under the open sky, immersing himself in classic Western films, embarking on cherished excursions to Michigan and Brown County, and rallying with loved ones for Michigan college sports. Above all, the sound of his grandchildren's laughter filled him with profound delight, while spirited rounds of Stroude Golf with his sons and brothers created enduring bonds.
Details of Patrick's professional journey are not highlighted in available accounts, though his charismatic presence and dedication to those around him surely enriched any endeavors he pursued.
Family & Loved Ones
Patrick discovered his deepest fulfillment amid the lively chaos of family life, where he thrived on crafting joyful moments with his sons Erik (Jocelyn) Stroude, John Stroude, Adam Stroude, and Conner Swift, as well as daughter Carlena Brackins. His eight grandchildren—Ayden, Noelle, Ava, Kayla, Mason, Alaina, Silas, and Cameron—sparked his widest smiles during playtime adventures. Even in his later years, his bond with mother Louise Loyd remained a source of strength, complemented by close ties to sisters Jackie (Jim) Osborne, Becky Marksberry, Jeanne (Phil) Warlick, and Lou Ann Williams, and brother Jeff (Donna) Stroude. He mourned the earlier losses of son Kevin Stroude, brothers Mike, Greg, and Robert Stroude, and brother-in-law Chuck Marksberry, yet his generous heart continued to embrace those near.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Echoes from the community capture Patrick's essence as a beacon of welcoming humor and heartfelt generosity, with shared reflections underscoring how his playful energy brightened countless lives.