Patrick Harden Obituary

Patrick (Pat) Lynn Harden August 3, 1942- May 15, 2024

Pat Harden, 81, passed away May 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers at the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Southwest Health Center Hospice Unit. His cause of death was ALS.

Pat was a former and long term resident of Montezuma County. He made a significant contribution to the archaeology of the area. A full obituary can be found at https://www.afterall.com/obituaries/PatrickHarden

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Che Che Lee Williams Harden Galentine and John Francis Harden, half brother, Jack Harden, and stepdaughter Lindsay Grindstaff. He is survived by his wife, Susan of the home; sister Peggy Harden and husband Doug Stanley of Seattle, Washington; daughter Robin Matthews and partner Rob Pryor of Aztec, New Mexico; daughter Kecia Pettey of Baltimore, Maryland; stepson Geoff Baugh of the Netherlands; granddaughter Charlotte of Aztec, New Mexico; granddaughter Atalisa of Detroit, Michigan; sister-in-law Paula Grace and brother-in-law Ron Grace of Oklahoma City; and many beloved cousins and friends.

We want to especially thank all of the care givers and support staff of the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care Center, Tucson, Arizona. The ALS team and the Hospice Unit of this facility provided Pat care and comfort during his transition.

Memorials in Pat's honor can be made to the ALS Association (www.als.org) or the Montezuma Land Conservancy (www.montezumaland.org)