Patrick Gorman

Patrick James Gorman, 61, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born September 13, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Frank Laverne and Geraldine Glenna (Troutman) Gorman. He departed this life Thursday, January 29, 2015, at his home in Pleasant Hill surrounded with love and family.

Patrick was a 1972 Raytown High School graduate; later earning his Associates Degree from Longview College.

He was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving from 1972 to 1975.

He was employed as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service retiring in October 2008. He was a member of Postal Union Local #33. Patrick truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Patrick was preceded in death by his father Frank Gorman; and two brothers, Michael Gorman and Bruce Gorman.

He is survived by three daughters, Jessica Lewallen of Arvada, Colorado, Natalie (and Nick) Burris of Lee's Summit; and Kelly (and Corey) Ballew of Kansas City; five grandchildren, Hanna Lewallen, Kirsten Lewallen, Cadence Ballew, and Kaleigh Ballew, and one expected grandson, Kendrick Burris; his mother, Geraldine Gorman of Independence; one brother, Robert Gorman of Kansas City; one sister, Rose (and Robert) Wienke of Kansas City; other relatives and friends. Per Patrick's wishes his body has been donated to science. No services are scheduled at this time.