Patrick John Kerins

Patrick John Kerins age 57 of Vernal, Utah passed away on June 28, 2017. Patrick was born on October 31, 1959 to Michael Joseph and Bridget Ann Kerins in Boston Massachusetts. Patrick married Debra A. Kerins on June 24, 1993 in Uintah County.Patrick was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandpa. He was proud of his Irish Heritage, having been born to Irish immigrant parents. He was also proud of his military service in the army during Desert Storm. He loved to work with his hands, collect tools, and was a master handyman. Patrick was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed his job with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge.Patrick is survived by his wife Debra; children: Chris Kerins, Sean Kerins, Maddison (Cody) Florence, Erin (Brady) Workman, and Matthew (Lexie) Kerins; mother Bridget Ann Kerins; sisters: Ann (Doug) Eaton, Mary (Steve) Picot, Margaret (Vernon) Ebbs, Kathy Arsenault; and five grandchildren.Patrick is proceded in death by: Father Michael Joseph Kerins; stepfather Joseph Kerns; nephew Jacob Doucette; fathers-in-law: James M. Doucette Senior and Jimmy W. Oneil.Services will be held Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at Remember the Maine Park (4250 North 3500 West).Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com