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Posted: Friday, 07 September 2012 5:40AM

J.P. Patches Memorial Set For Tomorrow



SEATTLE, Wash.  (Metro)  -- "Patches Pals" from all walks of life will be able to pay their respects tomorrow during a public memorial for Chris Wedes, better known as J.P. Patches. 

Wedes died July 22 at age 84 after a long illness. 

The memorial will be held at McCaw Hall at Seattle Center, beginning at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning. 

There will be no admission charge and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis at the 2,900 seat venue, but visitors will be encouraged to make a small donation to Seattle Children's Hospital.

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