Clarence Milton Godfrey, known by most as Pat, was born March 31, 1921 in Walton, Kansas to Carlyle and Alga Godfrey. Pat attended school in Walsh all 12 years and graduated in 1939. He was a good athlete and excelled in basketball and pole vaulting. He attended college at Panhandle State College in Goodwell, Oklahoma and graduated in 1943 with a B. A. in science and math. He pole vaulted for the college while attending there. He even coached basketball at Goodwell High School while he was an undergraduate. He married Lois Dunlap, his high school sweetheart, August 18, 1942.

He was teaching and coaching football in Elkhart, Kansas when he was called in 1944 by the U.S. Army. He was first stationed at Camp Hood in Texas. In 1945, he was transferred to Ft. Lewis in Washington and later that year was transferred to Camp Edward in Falmouth, Massachusetts. While he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Charles was born January 1, 1945. In route from Washington to Massachusetts Pat traveled through Lamar, Colorado where Lois and Charles met him at the train depot. This was the first time he had seen his first son. The three traveled by car to Massachusetts. Later that year, the Walsh School District desperately needed a math and science teacher and was able to get Pat out of the army to fill the vacancy. He began teaching at Walsh High School in January 1946. Many may remember him ringing the bell at the top of the stairs, prompting students back to class. He was instrumental in bringing football to Walsh High School. April 4, 1947 Larry was born and a third son, Gary was born August 25, 1949. These boys looked up to their dad and tried to become baseball players just like Pat. After eleven years of teaching, including one year of being principal, Pat and Lois bought the Walsh Variety Store. They sold the store in 1959 to Bill and Maxine Miller. In 1958, Pat was appointed Postmaster of the Walsh Post Office. Pam was born November 9 that same year. The family was now complete with the little PKG. The family grew with the addition of ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Charles and Sheila's children are Charla Johnston, Cheri Steen, and Shayna Etl. Gary and Deb's children are Brande Tremblay and Josh Godfrey. Pam and Ron's children are Robert Reeves, Malia Harvey, Kegan Reeves, and Carlie Reeves. Pat's great-grandchildren are Rylee and Hayden Steen, Brayden and Mason Godfrey, and Kayla and Ashley Tremblay.

In 1983 before he retired, Pat and Lois took a cruise with fellow postmaster Dean Shelton and wife Dixie. As postmaster, he gave candy to all the kids who came to the post office. He was special to them and they were special to him. He retired in 1986 at age 65. After retiring from the work force, Pat enjoyed life and decided to buy a Honda V-45 motorcycle. He loved square dancing and even learned how to roller blade with Pam and Brande. At times he was the famous "Yvonne" at some social events around town. He loved to give rides to the kids in the wheel barrow or on his "horse, which was what he called his walker. Pat enjoyed wood working and built many items for friends and family. Pat, Lois, and Pam took a trip with fellow square dancers to the Baja Peninsula in 1985. Pat enjoyed people his entire life and never met a stranger; striking up a conversation with people he did not know was common place. In 1991 Lois, Charley, Sheila, Chad, and Shayna enjoyed a road trip to Canada – traveling through Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and a stop in Kent, Washington to visit Gary's family. Along the way, everyone took turns riding with Charles on the back of the Goldwing motorcycle. Trips to Arizona were special to Bob and Karen Packard, as well as Lois, Charley, Sheila, and Shayna. Pat and Lois also spent countless hours working to secure funding for the construction of Walsh's senior citizen's center.

Tragedy devastated Pat with the death of his son Larry in 1962. He was also deeply saddened by the death of his grandson Chad in 1998. Death is a part of life, but the death of a child is not what we consider the normal order of life and death.

There's no question that Pat had a way with people. He had a great spirit and always expected the best of all those he knew. He was not afraid to speak his mind and did so when he felt that it was necessary. His family often asked his advice and he would gladly share his wisdom. He loved people. He especially loved his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He will be missed by all, as he put his mark on many while here on the earth. Those who knew what had happened to his mind and body toward the end of his life can now say rejoice! Do not be sad. He has gone on to a much more awesome place than here. He will have a new body and a new mind, which are far better than any here on this present earth. The next world will be awesome and Pat will be there. We asked him if he was afraid of death. He said no, because he knew that his savior, Jesus Christ, would welcome him home. Now he is home!