In Memory of Patrick Weseman & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #762
Last Tuesday, I woke up to very sad news in my Facebook feed. My dear blogging friend Patrick of Adventures in Weseland passed away suddenly on June 16, 2025. I can’t even describe how I felt when I saw the post. I guess it was just pure sadness. I simply sat there and cried. Patrick was one of the kindest, friendliest, and compassionate people I have ever encountered in this life and the world was a better place with him in it. I sure am going to miss reading his lovely comments, checking out his adventures on his blog, and opening his unexpected emails that always brought a smile to my face.
While I have never met Patrick in person, we did become friends through comments and emails as we had discovered we shared many of the same interests. I can’t remember exactly when we came onto each other’s blogging radar, but it was early in the life my blog so nearly 10 years ago.
When my husband was collaborating with me on my Sunday Morning Quarterback series, Patrick became an instant fan and developed a really cool relationship with Jeff as well. Both military men, they shared a passion for football, baseball, and the Grateful Dead. In fact, it wasn’t that long ago that Patrick sent me some Grateful Dead postcards that I hung on a tie dye tapestry in our bedroom. They were a special gift to me when I received them but they are even more special now and will always be a cherished reminder of the wonderful person who sent them to me.
Patrick was such a loyal blogger friend, too. He read and commented on nearly every single post I have ever written…despite the fact that I have been slacking in that area for years. Although Patrick was not a fashion blogger, he was very supportive of his friends who were. Being a good sport, he even joined me and Nancy for the Orange edition of our Good Buy/Good-Bye Book.
Patrick was passionate about his writing, sharing a photographic journal of his adventures on his blog as well as stories of a more personal nature on Medium. Sometimes he would even email me photographs and stories from adventures that he chose not to share publicly. I always appreciated and enjoyed those stories the most!
Above all else, Patrick was an adoring father who was so very proud of his children, celebrating their every accomplishment on social media with that very special glow that doting fathers often exhibit. I know what it is like to lose your father at too young an age so I am hoping that these words from a stranger will bring Patrick’s children a little bit of comfort and perhaps even some joy in knowing how truly beloved their father is in this blogging community.
Ooof. This is a really difficult post to write. My tears keep interrupting my typing. So I am going to break here and share this statement from Patrick’s godmother Diane (posted on Facebook).
“Patrick Weseman, our godson, died suddenly yesterday.
He majored in mass communications and was a sports reporter for the Hayward Dailey Review newspaper, when it still existed. He continued to exercise a journalist’s curiosity about the world, exploring city streets, exhibitions, and sites that he described in his blog “Adventures in Weseland” on blogspot.
Patrick worked as a counselor at the California School for the Blind, where he took his students on field trips to enjoy sports and other activities most people didn’t realize the blind could enjoy. He worked as an educator at the Juvenile Detention Center in San Francisco until it closed, then at a San Francisco middle school where he was valued as a special educator for his work with at risk teens. He dealt with students most had given up on, some semesters getting spit on or coping with violence. Patrick never gave up on young people; he loved designing unique lessons about math, history, and science that addressed their quirky needs and sparked their curiosity. Patrick said his goal was not to control students, but work with them.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the first Gulf War.”
And this from Patrick’s daughter Alli (also posted on Facebook).
“Hello Everyone,
Thank you for your sweet words and condolences for our father Patrick Weseman. I know we all miss his daily updates and photos of his day.
On Wednesday, July 2nd from 4:30-7 p.m., we will have a final viewing and then on Thursday, July 3rd from 12:30-2 p.m. we will be having a service honoring and celebrating the life of Patrick Weseman. Both will be held at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, CA. (32992 Mission Blvd)
We are asking everyone to wear a baseball hat as he loved baseball.
Following the service, we will be having a reception at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall from 3-6 p.m. (703 C Street Building H Union City, CA.)
If you want to share any stories or memories of Patrick, please leave them in the comments. I will share this post on his Facebook page so his family can read them.
It doesn’t feel right showcasing featured blogs this week so I am just going to include the link up.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers to the Weseman family.
And missing my friend on the edge,
Shelbee
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
18 Comments
Steph@Crazylittlelovebirds
Shelbee, I am so saddened by this news. I had no clue this took place. Patrick shared many posts at my linkup as well, and I too enjoyed visiting his blog. His posts were always so fun, and to see his many adventures was always so nice. May he rest in peace.
Nancy
You written such a beautiful tribute to Patrick, thank you so much. Even my tears are rolling over my cheeks. I already missed his comments and then you told me about his passing. What a terrible sad news. I didn’t know him well, but he always linked up and wrote a comment. I enjoined his adventures on his blog. The joy for life was felt. I wish everyone who loved him the strength they need.
Joanne
I had just read on a fellow bloggers page yesterday that she had heard Patrick died and I was really hoping she was mistaken. He was such a sweet guy and that fun, playful side that he showed on his blog was infectous. He will be missed.
Amy Johnson
I am in absolute shock. I had no idea he died, he is so young. Oh my gosh. Patrick was such a huge part of the blogging world. I can’t imagine blogging now without him. I’m so sad. Thanks for letting us know.
nicole orriens
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your blogging friend. It’s true: the people we meet through blogging can become true friends. I think it’s beautiful, you mentioning him here.
Suzy Turner
I’m not familiar with Patrick or his blog, but he sounded like such an amazing soul—and I can certainly see why you were friends. I am so very sorry for your loss, my friend. Sending healing hugs to you and Jeff and to his dear family.
Suzy xxx
Melynda Brown
I just learned this last night as we featured him and his blog on a link party I host. I appreciate your tribute to Patrick, you knew him well, much better than I. But I loved his posts often offering me a glimpse of where I had been during my years as a CA resident. Take care.
Di
Shelbee, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your on line friend, Patrick. He sounds like a joy and a wonderful freind that will be very much missed by many!
Lisa R. Howeler
I’m crying. We didn’t know he passed but his blog was up to be featured this week on the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot. I’ve updated my post to honor his memory and will be doing it again next week with a link to your blog as well. Thank you for this beautiful tribute.. I didn’t know all this about him and now I am sitting here crying. My heartbreaks for all of you and his family.
Cheryl Shops
I’m so sorry for your loss, Shelbee. Patrick sounds like a wonderful friend, even though you never met in real life!
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Marsha Banks
Shelbee, I am so sorry to read this. Patrick was a faithful follower of the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot and always left a pleasant comment. In fact, he was our featured blogger this week. I’m going to amend that post so everyone knows. Unfortunately, I also know what it’s like to lose your father at a young age. I hope his children find joy and comfort in the words you share but also in the blog posts he wrote. I didn’t realize he wrote on Medium, too. My condolences to you and Jeff…it’s so hard losing friends. Thank you for the link up.
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Gail
Oh Shelbee, thanks so much for this. I was sad when I heard from another blogger about Patrick’s death, but apart from commenting on his posts I knew very little about him, except for his blog profile. I loved his pictures and his kind comments. Great to learn more about his personality and family. He will be missed by so many.
Michelle
I am so sorry to hear this. I have been acquainted with Patrick’s blog for a long time We sporadically interacted. I always found his posts to be interesting and joyful. Such a devastating loss for his family and friends.
Jennifer
So sorry to hear about the passing of this lovely man. He was one of the good ones out there. Praying for peace for his family, and healing for you.
mireille
Thanks for your post, Shelbee! It was good to read about Patrick as he has commented on my posts in the past and I have visited his blog too.
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Debra | Gma’sPhoto
Shelby, Patrick joined in on the parties I hosted. His pictures were always fun to see. And all of the places he went to was amazing. I always thought he was busy. My prayers are for Patrick’s family, blogging family and the kids he taught. I will miss him for sure.
Thank you for sharing this post.
Take care and best wishes.
Natalie
Hello Shelbee, Thank you for writing this post. I’m so sad to learn of Patrick’s passing. I had wondered about his absence on his blog but didn’t think he passed away. I looked up his name today and found your post. Patrick linked his blog with the weekly Weekend Coffee Share blog link-up that I’ve been hosting for five years. He always left nice comments on my blog. My condolences to his family and friends.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Hi Natalie, I was Facebook friends with Patrick so that’s where I had learned of his passing. I was so incredibly sad. He was such a kind soul and a wonderful member of our blogging community. He is definitely missed.
xoxo
Shelbee