J.P. Patches has passed away....sad....

[radiojjh]

Just got the bulletin in my email from KIRO-TV-7.    A true Seattle TV icon that I watched and loved as a child and met as an adult--and thoroughly enjoyed the time I had chatting with Chris Wedes has passed away.   Makes me reflect on how short life really is and to enjoy each and everyday that we are given!  I've included the bio that I found....J.P. had quite the life and I have the utmost respect for the man and his talent.   

I even proudly have my "Patches Pal" membership card I got from one of his appearances at the MOHAI around 2004.   

Here's the link from the seatac blog:

http://www.seatacradio.com/blog/?p=21816


Chris Wedes – JP Patches dies


Obituary: “J.P. Patches,” Seattle’s beloved TV clown

Chris Wedes, better known as TV clown J.P. Patches, died Sunday morning after a long battle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

By Jack Broom
Seattle Times staff reporter

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[radiojjh]

Here's the link to the Seattle P-I story about J.P. Patches, more of his story and a gallery of pics.  Very nicely done!


http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Beloved-clown-J-P-Patches-dies-at-84-3726596.php#page-2

[formeraa]

Very sad news, indeed.  As a Cub Scout, I appeared on JP Patches' show back in the 70's.  Chris had a long life and made an impact on several generations of young people in Western Washington. 

R.I.P.  JP Patches...

[Lonely Summer]

I guess I knew this was coming when he retired, but it's still a sad day. Gonna watch my JP Patches videos tonight in his memory. Thanks for the memories, Chris.