Published in The Express Times on Dec. 23, 2018
Easton, PA


Patch Godown
STEVENSVILLE, MT
Patch Godown, 40, of Stevensville, MT, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at St. Patrick's Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Patch was born March 16, 1978, in Flemington , NJ, to Robert and Mildred Godown. As a young boy he grew up in Milford, N.J., as the youngest in a family of outdoorsmen. He graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School in 1996.
Patch followed his older brother, Scott, to Montana and became an accomplished professional fly fishing guide. For years he chased his passion while creating adventures for others. As Patch would say "Showing people a good time in a great place is truly living the dream." He was also an avid hunter and traveled to Texas each winter to guide for mule deer with his brother Scott.
Patch was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. His enthusiasm, love and attitude helped all that he touched.
Survivors include parents, Robert and Mildred Godown; Valerie Lanoue and her children, Kolton Kauffman and Keeley Kauffman; brother, Scott Godown; brother, Rob Godown and his wife, Dawn, and nieces, Linsey and Abby Godown.
There will be a celebration of Patch's life this summer in New Jersey and Montana. Details will follow.
Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting gardencityfh.com

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1705 W. Broadway
Missoula, MT 59808
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