Patrick Corey O'Hara Obituary (1945 - 2019)

Patrick "Pat" Corey O'Hara, 73, of Prairie City passed away November 17, 2019 at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Pat was born December 4, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Ralph and Mary (Langwell) O'Hara. He joined and served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, where he was a Lance corporal which is the third enlisted rank in order of seniority in the United States Marine Corps. In 1973, Pat married the love of his life Ardell Neumann in Sandy, Oregon. He was a self-employed contractor and some of his hobbies were old cars, Harley Davidsons, skiing, rafting and spending time with his grandchildren. Pat is survived by his wife, Ardell O'Hara of Prairie City; daughter, Kristen Ray also of Prairie City; two sons, Shawn O'Hara of Salem, Oregon; Bill O'Hara of Vancouver, Washington and four grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary O'Hara and his brother, Michael O'Hara. Memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Pat, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day OR, 97845.