Patrick Brian McCumber passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2011, of natural causes. He was born on April 28, 1949 in Seattle, WA, to Jerry and Freda McCumber. He was preceeded in death by his father, Jerry and his son, Richard. He is survived by his mother, Freda, his sisters, Jeri & Dale, his wife, Astrid, his children, Angie, Michelle & Kristie, his step-children, Justin, Stefanie & Keshia, and 9 grandchildren.
During his lifetime, he lived in Seattle, Lewiston, & the Post Falls/Coeur D Alene area. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1967. He was a self-taught drummer, & gifted singer in Country-Rock style music. Throughout his life, he was in 2 bands, Southern Comfort & Fastdraw. He played at various venues throughout the Northwest Region.
In recent years, his passion for sales in recreational vehicles allowed him to follow the sun, which he loved, to Yuma/Arizona during the winter months and return home during the summer to be with family & friends. In his free time he was either found around the fire pit, fishing, or camping all the while enjoying his love of music.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 17th, at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life Party will follow in Coeur D Alene.