Reverend Patrick Henry Elliott
September 8, 1940 - November 29, 2018
The Reverend Patrick Henry Elliott died November 29, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah following an accidental fall near his residence. He was born September 8, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Cecil H. Elliott and Lorraine M. Quinn.
His early years were spent in Detroit, Michigan, where he graduated from the Holy Ghost Fathers Seminary High School. He received his BA degree from the Theological Seminary in Connecticut and a MA from Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corner, Wisconsin. On May 19, 2000, he was ordained to the priesthood in Salt Lake’s Cathedral of the Madeleine by the Most Reverend George H. Niederauer.
Father Elliott served five years as Associate Pastor at the Cathedral of the Madeleine and twelve years as Pastor of Holy Family parish in South Ogden, Utah. His experience in California’s service industry, as well as his unique talents, facilitated his building of the new church, which was his delight. His warm relational skills, dynamic sermons and persuasive powers to initiate new parish programs and social activities endeared him to parishioners and significantly enriched parish life.
As a Fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a Knight Commander of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Father Elliott provided support for members of the laity who appreciated his sense of humor and willingness to attend their gatherings.
Father is survived by his sister, Sharon Lee (Roger) Bernard as well as two nephews Christopher (Dena) Bernard and David (Brooks) Bernard and a niece, Laura (Jim) Bonar.
A Vigil service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM, also at the Cathedral. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave. and âTâ Street. For those unable to attend, visit www.starksfuneral.com to watch the Vigil and Funeral Mass live. Services will remain viewable on Starks Funeral Parlor website thereafter.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Holy Family Church Endowment, c/o The Catholic Foundation of Utah, 27 C Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Share your memories and photos of Father Elliott at www.starksfuneral.com
In Loving Memory
Sorry to hear of the passing of Father Elliott, I got to know father Elliott as he was the parish priest at Holy Family Catholic Church In South Ogden Utah. I was impressed with his dream to build a new Catholic Church in South Ogden. Invited me to the ground breaking and then a year later is the mayor of South Ogden city I spoke at the dedication of the new Holy Family Church. I extend my sincere condolences to not only the family a father Elliott but to the members of Holy Family Church as his Passing. Sincerely George Garwood junior former mayor of South Ogden city Utah.
I am so sorry for the passing of Father Elliott. He was a good man and so very helpful to me when I needed help. May the Lord bless him and may he rest in Peace.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. But may the words of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ help you all to find hope in the words of Jesus Christ that are found in John 5:28,29 to where we find him here giving us all Gaurrantee that he will resurrect ones like this Pastor back to life again and then after the is brought back, he will then have the enjoyment of living a endless life as Gods word the Bible says in Psalm 37:29 which reads:The righteous will possess the earth and they will live forever on it. So may these words bring some real comfort in the days ahead.
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time and the days ahead (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
To all of Patrick's family and brother priests I send my prayerful support and gratitude for the beautiful gift he was for us all.
It was a beautiful service. We love you.
Fr Elliott was my priest for 8 years at Holy Family, Ogden. I started going to this church when we sat on benches in a small hall. Fr Elliott built a beautiful church that stands magnificently on a hill in So. Ogden. Always breathtaking when I drive by and think about what it stands for. Thank-you Fr Elliott for your years of service to us and GOD. May your soul be in heaven. patty
In Loving Memory
