Bruce Victor ‘Pat’ Leach- Auburn, Wash.

Bruce Victor “Pat” Leach, 83, of Auburn, Wash., passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was born in Charle- roi on March 17, 1936, to the late Dessie and Victor Leach. He served with the U.S. Navy as a pilot, later joining United Airlines, where he flew for many years as captain. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Penny; and son Patrick. He is survived by his wife, Grace Leach; his son, Bruce Victor Leach Jr. and wife, Connie; Patrick’s wife, Elizabeth Leach; his brothers, Michael Leach and Victor Leach; and his sisters, Judith Celaschi, Mary Lou Walker and Christina Phillips. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held in Auburn.