WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES PAT
PATCH, George Henry, age 59 years, passed away June 30, (1945). He is survived by his widow, Gertie T. Patch, a daughter, Mary; 2 brothers and 3 sisters in Vermont. Graveside services were held at the Enterprise cemetery Saturday, July 28, conducted by the Rev. W. R. Grout. Burial followed under the direction of the Monroe mortuary of Ferndale.
PATCH, Gertrude Lucille, age 85 of 2221 Ellis St. Bellingham, passed away Sat., July 3, (1976). She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1918. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Bailey of Bellingham and one granddaughter, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, including Margaret LaFreniere of Bellingham and Robert Clements of Custer. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 7 at 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home with Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
PATCH, John David, age 83, of Arlington passed away at Arlington Sunday, May 5, (1963). Mr. Patch had been a resident of Ferndale for eight years before moving to Arlington and was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 493 in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife Mildred; five daughters, Mrs. Alda Moore of Seattle, Mrs. Jeannette Gwin of Burlington, Mrs. Josephine Winge of Bellingham, Mrs. Fanny Egbert of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Laura Aarestad of Ferndale, three sons, John of Arlington, Albert of Marysville, Alvin of Seattle; 28 grandchildren; a great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday May 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Paul Jacobson officiating. Interment under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
PATCHETT, Durward E., "Pat" 76, died Monday (Feb. 20, 1989) at a local convalescent center. Mr. Patchett, 2428 Woburn St., was born Nov. 27, 1912. He had been a resident of Bellingham since 1947, and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1962, after 21 years of service. He also retired from the Bellingham School District maintenance department. He and his wife, Grace, were married Sept. 8, 1947. Mr. Patchett was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Nile Temple of the Shrine, Northwest Shrine Club, Legion of Honor, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion, Bellingham Golf and country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, Fleet Reserve Association and the Bellingham Elks Club. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Ronald E. Patchett, of Hunting Beach, Calif.; a sister Gwen Bergh of Vista, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ronald Simpson officiating.
PATCHETT, Grace B., age 74, of Bellingham, passed away Sunday June 30, 1991. She was born Grace DeVries May 12, 1917 in Blaine. She graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1935 and married Durward Patchett in Bellingham in 1947. Mrs. Patchett worked as an office clerk for Pacific Northwest Bell for 32 years. She enjoyed golf & travel and was a member of numerous groups including the Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, The Order of Eastern Star and Silver Beach Community Church. Preceded in death by her husband Durward, she is survived by a step-son, Ronald Patchett of New Burn, N.C.; a brother, Bill DeVries & wife Helen of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Tessie Moore, Sadie Simpson & Margaret Fowler, all of Bellingham; a niece, Adelle Heinke of Marysville, WA; 4 grandchildren & numerous great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Wed. July 10 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
PATCHIN, Charles, age 89, of 2605 Hampton Place, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 15, (1963) following a short illness. Mr. Patchin had resided in this community for the past 80 years and was a retired chef, formerly with the Mount Baker Lodge. He was a member of the Bellingham Bay Odd Fellows Lodge No. 31 and Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. He leaves to survive three nieces, Mrs. Beth Buzzard in Sheldon, Wash., Mrs. Bernice Johnson of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Virginia Lundberg, of Castle Rock, Wash. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating followed by the ritualistic services of Bellingham Bay Odd Fellows Lodge No. 31. Interment Bay View.
PATCHIN, Frederick J., age 81, of 2320 Elizabeth Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Nov. 1, following an extended illness. Mr. Patchin had been a resident of this community for the past 72 years. He was a retired pioneer farmer. Surviving relatives include one brother, Charles of this city; three nieces, Mrs. BEth Buzzard of Chelton (sic)[Shelton], Wash., Mrs. Bernice Johnson of Portland, Mrs. Virginia Lundberg of Castle Rock, Wash. Funereal services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.
PATE, Aldena M., age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2004. She is now together at last with her husband Forrest. She was born on August 22, 1920 in Ketchikan, AK to Alden and Betty (Thomas) Harvie. Aldena loved spending time with her family and friends. Family gatherings were the center of her life. One of Aldena's favorite activities was going hunting and fishing with her husband Forrest. Aldena was preceded in death by her loving husband Forrest Pate. She is survived by her sons Monty and wife Debi Pate of Snohomish, WA, David A. Pate of Lynden, WA, and Gary L. Pate of Graham, WA; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grand-children; sister LaVerne Thorneycroft; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Jones|Moles Funeral Home on Thursday, September 9, 2004 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., and on Friday, September 10, 2004 from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATE, Forrest, age 71, of 514 10 Mile Road, Lynden, passed away at his home, Friday, May 25, (1990) after an extended illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1918 in B'ham where he lived most of his life and in the Laurel Community. Mr. Pate retired from Skagit Steel in 1979 as a journeyman welder and was a member of the Machinists Local No. 1496 of Sedro Woolley. He loved to hunt, fish and especially playing his guitar and singing with family and friends. He leaves to survive his wife Aldena of 51 years; 3 sons, Monty Pate and his wife Debi of Snohomish, David A. Pate of Lynden, Gary L. Pate of Graham; grandchildren Gregory, Roger, Danny, Mickey Jo, Shane, Heather, Sara, and Heidi; great-grandchildren Christopher and LaShelle; and numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 29, at 3 p.m. in 10 Mile Cemetery with Pastor Ronald Slater officiating. Visitation at Jones Funeral Home, Sunday, May 27 from 1-5 p.m. and Monday, May 28 from 2-5 p.m. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATE, Mary, age 70, of 2223 E Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, February 5, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Pate was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Burchett and Mrs. Ethel Barnett, both of Bellingham; three sons, James of Seattle, Howard of Bellingham and Forest of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Widner and Mrs. Demer Sneed, and a brother, Jade Sigmen, all in Virginia; 12 grandchildren. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Thursday, February 8, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John E. Parrott officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
PATE, Winnifred Leatha - Former Bellingham resident Winnifred Leatha Pate, 77, of Sedro-Woolley died Wednesday, June 10, 1992. She was born Aug. 8, 1914, in Chase River, B.C. to William and Margaret Neen. She moved to Bellingham in 1923. She married Ervin Leatha on Nov. 23, 1939, in Bellingham. He died in 1977. Her second husband Leon Pate survives her at the family home. She was employed for 14 years at McClintock Drug Store in Sedro-Woolley. Other survivors include her daughters Linda Oldow of Bow and Patricia Smith of Bellingham; her sisters Elsie Eilar of Everett and Mary Warner of Bellingham; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one nephew and one niece. Cremation services were arranged by Lemley Chapel of Sedro-Woolley.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jun 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATELZICK, Edna L. – At her request, there will be no services for Edna L. (Woodring) Patelzick of Bellingham. Mrs. Patelzick died Friday, April 14, 2000 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 98. Born March 12, 1902 to Peter and Ethel (Gamley) Woodring in Southern Michigan, she had been a Whatcom County resident for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Patelzick, and brothers Paul and Stanley Woodring. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATERSON, Archibald G., age 77 years, of 2410 Verona, passed away at the family home Thursday, Feb. 15, (1956), following a short illness. Mr. Paterson had resided in Bellingham for the past 32 years and was a retired painter and paper hanger. He was a member of the Covenant Tabernacle. Mr. Paterson is survived by his wife, Ida; one son Walter of Marysville; two grandchildren; one brother Glen Paterson of Ingersol, Ontario. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Herbert Robinson, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres.
PATERSON, Audrey Bolivar, age 83, passed away Sunday morning, Dec 3, 2006 in Blaine, WA. She was the daughter of the prominent hatchery man, Haddon and Laura Bolivar of Surrey, B.C. Audrey was a volunteer at Blaine Senior Center. She enjoyed motor homing, fishing and camping over 19 winter trips to California with her husband. Her pride and joy was her '83 Mercedes Roadster. Audrey was the devoted wife and pet of 66 years to her husband, Ron Paterson. She is also survived by her daughter Lori Matthews of Blaine; sister Myrle of Whalley, B.C; brother Dean of Kamloops; 1 granddaughter and 1 great-granddaughter. Audrey will be remembered by her family and friends when her ashes are scattered over Birch Bay.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATERSON, Ida M. - Graveside services for Ida M. Paterson, 94, will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park, Bellingham. Mrs. Paterson died Wednesday (July 10, 1974) in a Marysville nursing home. The widow of Archibald Paterson, she had been a Bellingham resident from 1924 to 1964, when she moved to the Arlington area. She is survived by a son, Walter of Arlington, and two grandchildren. Schaefer Funeral Home of Marysville is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATERSON, Isla J., age 76, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 1998. She was born November 29, 1921, in Seattle, WA, to Frank S. and Mabel N. (Miller) McCourt and married her beloved husband William L. Paterson of Seattle. Prior to moving to Calif. in 1965, she was an accountant for several Bellingham firms, including B.B. Furniture, Ketchikan Pulp Co., and Gordons Auto Supply. In 1978, she retired from Westinghouse Learning in Sunnyvale, CA, as the business manager for the district west of Chicago. With her husband, she founded the Bellingham Scottish Highland Games in 1961 and remained active in that organization until her death. She was a member of the Nooksack Valley O.E.S. Chapter, a former guardian of Bellingham Bethel #25 Job's Daughters, a member of Daughters of Scotia and International Order of Gyro. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband William of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Kathy Peters of Bellingham, Nancie and husband Don Silves of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren, John Paterson of Palm Desert, CA, Bruce and wife Anissa Kussman of Everett, WA, Gina Kussman of Seattle, Noral Engholm and husband Brendan Byrne of Vancouver, B.C., Sean and wife Kathy Peters of Oak Harbor, WA, Leslie Peters of Bellingham; and 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 12, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Reverend Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
PATERSON, John Y., age 73, of RFD No. 2, Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Dec. 26, (1960). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 39 years, Mr. Paterson was a retired marine engineer in Scotland and New York, having retired in 1921; was a poultryman; was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Scotland. Survivors are his widow, Nancy, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Lillian Robertson, in Scotland; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Wendell Harder, Thursday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park. Casketbearers include Fay Wright, Carroll Groghan, Herbert Hopfinger, Roy Cook, Henry Witte, Wayne Wiggins.
PATERSON, Mary, age 83, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 14th, (1964). Mrs. Paterson had been visiting her daughter for the past week. She was a member of the Burnaby, B.C., Lutheran church and was survived by her daughter Mrs. Perce A. Coward, Bellingham; another daughter Mrs. Ed Robertson, Zelandia, Saskatchewan; ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. The remains will be forwarded by the Jones Funeral Home to the Burnaby Funeral Directors where services will be held later.
PATERSON, Minnie Mae, 58, a former Blaine resident, died Friday at her home in Aberdeen. She was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Blaine, whee she lived until her graduation from Blaine High School. She was an employee of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and became a financial technician upon her move to Aberdeen in 1981. Before moving to Aberdeen, Mrs. Paterson lived for many years in Enumclaw, where she was a 35-year member and past president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include her husband, Wally, of the family home; two daughters, Judy Johnson of Olympia and Janette Edwards of Auburn; three sons, Tom Paterson of San Jose, Calif., Paul Paterson of Auburn and Steve Paterson of Arlington; three sisters, Pearl Fitzgerald of Quartzside, Ariz., Pat Howell of Port Angeles, and Dolores Fayette of Palm Springs, Calif.; four brothers, Fred of Blaine, Ed of California, Jack of Bremerton and Robert of Los Angeles; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Whiteside Chapel in Aberdeen.
PATERSON, William Y., age 72 of 2511 Ellis Street, passed away in a local hospital early Friday morning, September 23, (1949) following a short illness. Mr. Paterson had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 22 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Masonic Lodge, F. & A.M. of Sedro-Woolley. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Graeme Paterson; one brother, John, of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Lily Robertson, of Scotland. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Monday, September 26, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Robertson, of Vancouver, B.C., officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
PATEY, Amanda, age 94, of Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away in a local rest home Friday, Oct. 14th, (1966). She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1910 and started the First Baptist Church in Laurel. She was a school teacher and minister, a member of WCTU since 1910 and a graduate of Keystone Academy in Pennsylvania and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She is survived by one son, Henry of East Ridge, N.H.; four daughters, Mrs. Esther Forsberg of Ferndale, Mrs. Mabel Haven of Moscow, Idaho, Mrs. Ruth Needham, Seattle, Mrs. Viola Silk of Portland and Mrs. Dorothy Jennings of Boston; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Assembly of God Church in Lynden with the Rev. Cornelius Rientjes officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery under direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
PATIENCE, Stanley J., age 58, 9715 Van Buren Rd., Lynden, passed away suddenly near Bellingham on Sun., Dec. 4, (1988). He was born Sept. 2, 1930 in Midvale, Utah and graduated from Vashon Island High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army in Alaska during the Korean conflict and on January 15, 1955 was married to Evelyn Brown on Vashon Island, and they moved to the Lynden area from Lebanon, OR in 1966. He had been employed as a seaman on a deep water tug for Crowley Maritime in Seattle until his retirement in 1985 and had recently operated the Mt. Baker Flower Shop, which is a wholesaler of artificial flowers. He was a member of the Inland Boatman's Union and had attended the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church in Everson. He is survived by his wife Evelyn of the family home; 2 sons, Jack & wife Judy of Fairfield, CA, and Kenneth of Ferndale; a daughter, Mrs. Michele & husband Gene Staal of Lynden; 2 grandsons; his mother, Mrs. Viola Patience of Lake Oswego, OR; a brother, Donald of Lynnwood; a sister, Mrs. Gloria Norstrom, Lake Oswego, OR; preceded by a son Daniel in 1968. Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Wed. Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Private family burial will preceded in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wed. at the Fillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
PATON, Irene Lenore, age 83, of 3001 Eldridge Avenue, Bellingham, passed away Saturday, September 8, 1990. Born April 5, 1907 in Wyoming, she was a Whatcom County resident since 1946; member of Musician's Union for over 50 years, both Casper, Wyoming and Bellingham; long-time member of Rebekah Lodge of Casper, Wyoming. She and her husband operated and owned a motel in Blaine followed by Irene marketing health products, and real estate ventures. Survived by her son, John Noel Paton of Bellingham; 6 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Paton, August of 1972. Private family services will be followed by interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATON, James Y., age 81, of 701 W. Illinois, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, January 27, (1946). Mr. Paton had resided in this community for the past twenty years and was a member of the Roslyn Lodge No. 30, Knights of Pythias. Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 112, I.O.O.F., O.E.S., Rebekahs and Phthian Sisters. Surviving relatives are: the widow, May, at home; two sons, James E. and Walter G., both of Tacoma; one grandson, Robert W. and one great-grandson, James E., also of Tacoma; three sisters, Mrs. John Notman, Joliet, Ill., Mrs. Mannypenny, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Oaksley, of Streator, Ill. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Masonic and O.E.S. lodges Tuesday, January 29, at 3 p.m. The remains will be taken to Roslyn for interment.
PATON, Jo Anne Tretner, 72, of Cashmere died Tuesday, April 26, 1994, at her daughter's home in Ferndale after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church in Cashmere with the Rev. Hugh Magee officiating. Born July 26, 1921, to Dr. William and Rena Carroll Tretner in Spokane, she grew up in Colfax and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho and teaching certificate from Seattle University. She moved to Wenatchee in 1952 and taught music. She married Donald G. Paton Jr. on July 30, 1955, in Cashmere, and taught school there for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982. Survivors include daughter Judy Paton Biondi of Ferndale; sons Joe Paton of Seattle and Jeff Paton of Cashmere; sister Carroll McManus of Cashmere; and six grandchildren.
PATON, John Noel - Visitation for John Noel Paton of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Paton died Monday, Sept. 2, 1996, in Bellingham. He was 64. Born Aug. 17, 1932 to Jack and Irene Guthrie Paton in Casper, Wyo., he moved to Whatcom County in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Musician Union of Skagit County, Local No. 461. Mr. Paton married Katherine Clulow on May 15, 1993. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham and numerous cousins.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATON, Michael, age 63, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, (1957) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Hong, of Route No. 1, Ferndale, following a brief illness. He was a former resident of Kirkland and was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Eagles Lodge of Kirland. His survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Jean Hong and one son, Michael M. of Kirkland. Mr. Paton was sent to Kirkland by the Monroe Mortuary. Funeral services will be held in the Green Funeral Home, Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
PATRICK, Elizabeth Jean, age 34, of Route 1, Custer, passed away at her home Friday, Jan. 25, (1963) following a brief illness. A life-time resident of the Custer area, she had attended the Haynie and Custer schools. She was a member of the Cardinal Rebekah Lodge No. 154 of Custer. Surviving are her husband, Carl, one son, Steven and one daughter, Barbara all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Behme of Custer; five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Campbell of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Edna Christenson and Mrs. Aldene Brainard, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Joyce Wells of Seattle, Miss Bernice Behme of Custer. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m., Rev. John Mathone officiating. Burial will follow in the Haynie Cemetery.
PATRICK, Elsworth Milton - A memorial service for Elsworth Milton "Pat" Patrick will be at 2 p.m. today at the Advent Christian Church. Mr. Patrick died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at the Mount Baker Care Center. He was 88. Born Aug. 6, 1907 in Portland, Ore., to Tracy and Lillie Patrick Calhoun, he lived in Bellingham for 68 years. Mr. Patrick enjoyed pool, fishing in the Nooksack River and family gatherings. He was preceded in death by daughter Dolores Zwicker. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Wilma; daughters Lolita Peterson and Wilma Johnson, both of Bellingham, Patricia Buss of Sedro-Woolley and Lynda Grant of Ferndale; sons Gary Patrick of Maple Valley, Leland Patrick, Michael Patrick and Robert Patrick of Bellingham; 24 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(Bellingham Herald Tuesday August 13, 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATRICK, John Allen, age 46, of 6220 Portal Way, Ferndale, passed away Fri., Dec. 23, (1977). Mr. Patrick was a resident of Ferndale for 7 years. He came to this area from Tucson, Ariz., where he was a member of Tucson Baptist Temple. He is survived by his wife, Mireille; a son, Dan at home; 3 daughters, Linda Matz of Ferndale, Sonja of Bellingham and Susan at home; his mother, Ruby Patrick of Amarillo, Tex.; 2 brothers, George of Seoul, Korea and Louis of Chicago; 2 sisters, Melba Goss of Amarillo, Tex. and Ruby; 1 grandson, Christopher Matz of Ferndale; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., Dec. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Pankratz officiating. Military honors and interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATRICK, Rebecca S. - Graveside services for Rebecca S. Patrick, 41, of 5003 Everson-Goshen Road, will be at noon Wednesday at Ten Mile Cemetery on Ten Mile Road between Guide Meridian and Hannegan Road, with the Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Mrs. Patrick died of cancer Thursday (April 26, 1990) at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was born Rebecca Sue Ryndak June 23, 1948 in Seattle, but had lived most of her life in Whatcom County. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Seattle. She married Michael Patrick in California in 1968. He died in December 1979. She was the creator of the "hot Teddy," a stuffed Teddy bear that holds a hot-water bottle. Survivors include a son, Shannon Michael Patrick of Bellingham; mother Margaret Ryndak of Bellingham; three brothers Frederick, Jonathan and Robert Ryndak, all of Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATRICK, Shannon Michael, of 5003 Everson-Goshen Road, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1993, in a traffic incident. He was 23. Services are pending with Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATRICK, William Paul, age 76, of 4016 Holtzheimer Trail, Blaine, passed away at home Sunday, March 23, (1975). Mr. Patrick was born in Austria, came to Whatcom County in 1919. He was a farmer in the Custer area and had been employed at the Whatcom County Road Dist. No. 3 until his retirement in 1969. He is survived by 1 sons, Carl Patrick of Custer; 1 daughter, Arlene Moots of White Fish, Montana; 3 sisters, Mary Brown of Horsham, Penn., Ellen Kmetz of Far Hills, New Jersey and Julie Garris of Washington, New Jersey; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at the Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine Friday, March 28 at 2 p.m.
PATRICK, Wilma Amelia passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, April 30, 2005. She was born in Maple Falls, WA on November 8, 1911, and lived her entire life in Whatcom County. Wilma retired from WWU and was a member of the Rebekah's for over sixty years. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church. Wilma was a very family oriented person who loved spending time with her extended family and friends playing card games and she was a dedicated Mariner Baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Elsworth (Pat) Patrick, a son, Gary Patrick; a daughter, Dolores Grimme Zwicker and her only sister, Gladys Eason. Wilma is survived by her children and their spouses, Lolita and Quentin (Pete) Peterson, Wilma and Delbert Johnson, Leland and Erdyne Patrick, Patricia and Roger Buss, Lynda and Russell Grant, Michael and PediSue Patrick, Robert Patrick and daughter-in-law Madeline Patrick, 24 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 6, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTEN, Clarence Earl, age 72 of 2619 Taylor Avenue passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 21st, (1958). Mr. Patten had resided in this community for the past 56 years and was a retired longshoreman and a member of F. O. E. Aerie No. 31 and I.L.W.U. Local No. 1-7. He leaves to survive one sister, Mrs. Jack Ball of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services were conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of the [B.] P.O.E. Aerie No. 31 Monday, Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
PATTEN, Frieda E., age 73, of Mt. Vernon, died Sat., July 6, 1985 in Mt. Vernon. She was born Nov. 30, 1911 in Princeton, Minn., the daughter of Otto and Mary Polsfuss. Her marriage to Roy A. Patten took place Sept. 29, 1928 in Princeton. She had resided at Glacier Park, Montana prior to moving to Skagit County in 1943. Mr. Patten died in 1981. She was a retired waitress and a member of the Avon United Methodist Church. She had served as business agent for Culinary and Beverage Workers local No. 529. Surviving are 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Donald Hufferd, Mt. Vernon; June and Lester Knudson, Mt. Vernon; Mary Ann and Lloyd Larsen, Bellingham; Barbara and Robert Moultrie, Juneau, Alaska; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; 2 sisters, Esther Bergeron, Princeton, Minn. and Stella Patton, St. Cloud, Minn.; and a close friend, Jo Waldron, Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 grandson. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tues., July 9th at the Bay View Cemetery, Skagit County. Pastors Russell Rehm of the Avon United Methodist Church and Robert Baize of the Burlington Free Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call at the Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington, until 1:30 p.m.
PATTEN, Kate E., age 92, formerly of Washington Square passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, (1977). A 75 year resident of this community, Mrs. Patten was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, Mrs. Phyllis Orlando of Tacoma, Mrs. Anita Urness and John Patten both of Bellingham and Lloyd Patten of Camano Island; 7 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. by Dr. J. Vincent Crane at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment at Bayview Cemetery.
PATTEN, William, age 63, of 651 E. Lake Samish Dr., passed away Oct. 23, (1975). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Patten was employed as a long-shoreman and a member of the ILWU. Surviving wife, Elizabeth; 3 daughters, Mrs. Barbara Viths of Red Wing, Minn., Mrs. Wilma Stevens, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Illa Bjelland of Austin, Texas, close friends, Ronald Rittenberg and Mrs. Donna Childs, both of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren; 1 brother, Harry Lee of Aberdeen; 2 sisters, Mrs. Jeannette Mandell of New Mexico and Mrs. Betty Barbeau of Bellingham. Funeral services Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
PATTEN, William Taylor, age 80 of Roche Harbor, died in a Bellingham hospital, Saturday, May 22, 1982. Formerly Senior Vice-President of Blythe & Company for 25 years, he retired in 1966 to the San Juan Islands. He was a graduate of the University of Washington and a member of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. He was a life member of Overlake Golf & Country Club in Medina; Director Emeritus & former director at Uniflite, Inc.; Past-President of Seattle Security Traders Association. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth of Roche Harbor; a daughter, Mrs. Noel Schram of Seattle; step-son, Charles Moore of Seattle; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Family memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
PATTERSON, Arthur Victor - Visitation for Arthur Victor Patterson of Sumas will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sumas Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at Sumas Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Rod Behrens officiating. Mr. Patterson died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 77. He was born July 12, 1922, to Reece V. and Goldia M. Palmer Patterson in College Mound, Mo. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army with the 1st Calvary, 1st Division in the Pacific Theater. On July 5, 1945, he married Elsie "Fern" Herrick. He worked as a dairy farmer and lumber mill operator and then was employed as a store manager by Elenbaas Dairy in Everson for 26 years. He retired in 1984. Mr. Patterson was past commander of American Legion Post No. 212, a member of the Wilderness Post VFW in Elk City, Idaho, and served in the Sumas Fire Department for 25 years. He was an avid fisher and gardener. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Merle Patterson of Ferndale and Arthur Patterson and Charlie Patterson, both of Sumas daughter Frankie Smith of Ramona, Calif. brothers Garland Patterson of Ferndale and Jewell Patterson and Marlin Patterson, both of Bellingham sisters Myrtle Sage of Bremerton and Crystal Slimner of Bellingham 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Bertha "Kaye", age 80, passed away Fri., Sept. 12, 2003 in Bellingham. Kaye was born in Seattle to Dexter D. Sparhawk and Sarah E. Kilburn Sparhawk on Sept. 25, 1922. She was raised on the coast of Oregon and in Seattle. She married her husband Bill Patterson in Los Angeles, CA during WWII. They moved to Bill's hometown of Bellingham in 1945 where she worked as a waitress and cook at the XXX Barrel Drive-in and at Masten's Drive-in. Kaye worked as an accountant for KVOS TV from the mid 1950's until her retirement in October of 1986. She was on the Board of Directors of Glenhaven Lakes Club from 1975-1990, and continued as the Board's Treasurer until 1996. Kaye was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her sons "Skip" and Robert, her brother Kenneth Sparhawk, and her sister JoEllen Kuryk. She is survived by her son Donovan and wife Kim Patterson, and her daughter Jackie Kehoe of Bellingham, sisters Donna and husband Walter Moore of McMinnville, OR, and Barbara and husband Robert Sandgren of Coos Bay, OR, her daughters-in-law Sue and Barb, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Fairhaven Estates and Highland Care Center for their loving compassion and care of our Mother. A graveside service will take place Sat., Sept. 20, 11 a.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with Rex Watt officiating. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Sep 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTERSON, Bill, age 72, of Bellingham, passed away Fri., Jan. 22, 1993 in Bellingham. He was born March 14, 1920, in Laurel, WA to William and Bernice Tallman Patterson and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He married Bertha Kathleen Sparhawk in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 16, 1943. Mr. Patterson belonged to the Sportsman's Club; Wm. Matthews Post #1585, V.F.W.; I.L.W.U. Local #7; Mt. Baker Motorcycle Club; Civilian Conservation Corp, (1937-1939); and the U.S. Army (1939-1949), 19 months in the Aleutians. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, care repair, and gun collecting. owned and operated Patterson Auto Body and Fender for 18 years. He was a father and steady winner in his family. Survived by his wife, Kaye, of the family home; sons, Donovan and Robert Patterson of Bellingham; daughter Jackie Kehoe of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives. He was the last of 4 brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held Fri., Jan. 29, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Rex Watt officiating and military honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion. Private family interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTERSON, Buford "Pat" of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2006, in Bellingham. He was 89, born in Bellingham on October 23, 1916. A decorated SeeBee in WWII, Pat was a loving father of three, grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of two. He was a skilled cabinet maker and woodworker and he retired from Georgia Pacific after 39 years. Pat was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine, and his brother Harvard. He is survived by his devoted wife Dorothy, daughters Donna (Chuck) Smedley of Huntington Beach and Vicki (Joel) Haggen of Bellingham, and son Jim (Linda) Patterson of Mount Vernon. Pat will be remembered for his strength of character, devotion to his family, and his wonderful Irish sense of humor. Special thanks to Hospice and Visiting Angels for their loving support. A private family service was held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTERSON, Don S. - Funeral services for Dr. Don S. Patterson, former president of Eastern Washington State College, were held today. Dr. Patterson, a native of Blaine, died Saturday, (Aug. 23, 1975) in Spokane. He was 71. Dr. David L. McKenna, president of Seattle Pacific College, conducted the memorial services at the Green Funeral Home in Bellevue.
PATTERSON, Elaine - Homemaker Elaine Patterson, 71, of 2826 Alderwood Ave., died Thursday (Sept. 12, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was born to Esther and Paul Thompson on June 14, 1920, in Sioux City, Iowa. She moved at age 9 to Blaine, then in 1938 to Bellingham. She was graduated from Blaine High School in 1938, the same year she married Buford B. Patterson in 1938 in Everett. He survives her. Mrs. Patterson was a member of the Congregational Church of Bellingham and the Masonic Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, cooking golf and antiques. Aside from her husband, survivors include as son, James R. Patterson of Mount Vernon; two daughters, Vicki Huntley of Bellingham and Donna R. Labadie of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a brother, Robert Thompson of Bellingham; and four grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home. [She is also survived by grandchildren, Kelly, Kristen, Kevin and Terra; daughter-in-law, Linda, and sons-in-law, Gil and Alex.]
PATTERSON, Elva - Visitation for Elva Patterson, 4606 Lakeway Drive, will be 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Patterson died Thursday (Dec. 12, 1985). She was 78. Born on June 5, 1907, in Missouri, she was a Bellingham resident for the past 32 years. Survivors include three sisters, including Louise Kinder of Bellingham; and three grandsons, Bill Kinder, Dana Kinder and Randy Kinder, all of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTERSON, Ethel M., age 56, of 4305 Northwest Rd., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, (1977). She had been a life time resident of Bellingham and had been employed as a bakery hostess at Albetsons for the past 9 years. She was a member of the Intl. Order of Foresters & the Northwest Singles Club. Surviving are 4 sons, Gary, Larry, David & Greg Patterson, all of Bellingham; a daughter, Kathy Peterson of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Carl, Max & Roy Nelson, all of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Gladys Mauer, Lorraine O'Brien both of Seattle and Eleanor Vollmer of Pendleton, Calif.; also 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Friday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
PATTERSON, Gayhart L., age 52, of 309 Gladstone St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Sept. 27, (1959). Mr. Patterson had resided in Bellingham for the past 17 years; was a watchmaker and had attended the Church of God. Survivors are one son, Gene Patterson, of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Gayle Wooding of Seattle and Mrs. Ruby Murdoch of Renton; six grandchildren; one brother, Jerome, of Billings, Montana; one sister, Mrs. Emlyn Easterbrook of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. John A. Westman Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.
PATTERSON, Goldia M., age 75, of 2510 Pacific Street, passed away at home Thursday, Feb. 15, (1962). Widow of the late Rev. Reece Patterson, Mrs. Patterson had resided here for the past 25 years, and was a member of the Church of God, Holiness; Holiness Ass'n of Whatcom County. Survivors are six sons, Rev. R. J. Patterson Shawnee, Kan., Ernest K., city, Arthur B., Sumas, Garland V., Moscow, Idaho, Jewel M., city, Marlin L., city; three daughters, Mrs. Henry D. Young, city, Mrs. Edgar Sage, Bremerton, Mrs. Crystal Chambers,city; 30 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; seven half-brothers and one half-sister in the South. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. M. L. Root on Monday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
PATTERSON, Homer Boyd, age 660, passed away at his home, 2701 Grove St., Monday, July 10, (1961). Mr. Patterson had resided in this community since 1912 and had been an electrician. He was a member of the Electrical Workers Union, Local No. 1032 and a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F. and A.M. Surviving relatives are his widow, Marie, at home; two brother, Frank of San Antonio, Texas, and Charles of Gatesville, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Ivy Tennyson of Grayland, Wash., and Miss Ida Patterson of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F&A.M., Friday July 12, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
PATTERSON, Ida May, age 82, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away Friday, June 23, 1978. She had been a resident for the past 75 years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Mr. Thruman Hood of San Antonio, Tex. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., June 28 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating, under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
PATTERSON, Jean Martha, of 2533 Racine Street, died Thursday, July 28, at Providence General Hospital in Seattle. She was 80. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bellingham North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2935 Birchwood Ave., with Robert McAfee officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium. Mrs. Patterson was born July 10, 1914 in Melville, Saskatchewan, to Henry and Lorena (Davidson) Bierscheidt. She was a resident of Whatcom County for the past 8 years and a member of the Bellingham North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include daughter Joan Hatchell of Bellingham; sons Richard Korfman of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Lloyd Bernard Korfman of Redding, Calif.; sister Katherine Condle of Vancouver, B.C., and Edith Skog of Minneapolis, Minn.; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
PATTERSON, John James of 2287 Slater Road, Ferndale, died Saturday, July 17, 1993, at home. He was 67. No services will be held. Born April 22, 1926 in Liverpool, England, he served in the Royal Army Air Corp. Mr. Patterson was a member of the Anglican Church and was president of the Navy League in Richmond, B.C. He enjoyed model trains, traveling and current affairs. He also worked with youth groups for five years. Survivors include his wife Florence "Win" Patterson of Ferndale; sons Keith R. Patterson of Canada, Gary J. Patterson of Ferndale and Wayne A. Patterson of Olympia; daughter Deborah L. cook of Bellingham; stepson David K. Fleming of England; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTERSON, Ludwig C., age 70, of 2739 Patton Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, December 17, (1947). Mr. Patterson had been a resident of this community for the past four years and was a member of the Lutheran Church at Bismarck, N.D. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Easterbrook of Bellingham three sons, Jerome, of Billings, Mont., Harlem (sic), of Minneapolis, and Gayhart, of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Sophas Olson, of White Bear, Minn. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. M. A. P. Keller, Friday, December 19, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
PATTERSON, Matthew David of Bellingham died Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at Skagit Valley Hospital of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was 4 months old. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Matthew was born Jan. 25, 1994, to Scott Patterson and Lisa Koski in Bellingham. He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Leonard Patterson. Survivors include his parents of the family home; brother Justin Patterson and sister Rachael Patterson, both of the family home; grandparents Gary and Drendia Koski of Sedro-Woolley, Jake and Teri Huizinga of Sedro-Woolley, and Lyn Cassidy of Bellingham; great-grandparents Beulah Koski of Mount Vernon and Paul and Edna Woollen of Burlington; two aunts and three uncles; and numerous great-aunts and great-uncles and cousins.
PATTERSON, Matthew E., age 33, of Bellingham passed away on Friday, December 23, 2005. He was born on December 7, 1972, in Bellingham, WA to Walter and Janet (Keen) Patterson. Matthew graduated from Ferndale High School in 1991 and worked for Quality Custom Sound and Home Theater for twelve years. He was wonderfully gifted with creative talents and abilities and did his best at everything he did. If something struck Matt's interest, he took the time to learn it inside and out. He loved dirt biking, mountain biking, hiking and canoeing, and enjoyed doing almost anything that involved being outdoors. Some of his favorite times were those that he spent with his dogs, Daisy and "P". Matthew was preceded in death by his stepfather, Sid Journey and his grandparents, Walter and Arlene Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Amy Patterson, of Bellingham, father Walter Patterson and wife Ginny of Ferndale, mother Janet Journey of Auburn, WA, sister Jalene King of Auburn, WA, brother Cole Patterson of Ferndale, WA, grandparents Laureen and Ernie Keen of Bellingham, WA, and Nancy and Gene Hill of Wenatchee, WA, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, Bellingham. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTERSON, Merle Culpepper, age 71, of 2400 Donovan St. passed away on Dec. 13, 1988 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia March 3, 1917. Merle moved to Bellingham in 1984 from Atlanta, GA, he was a Presbyterian minister for 28 years & when he left the ministry he worked for the Federal Government in Housing Urban Development until retirement. He is survived by 2 daughters, Julie Patterson of B'ham & Sarah Scott of Napa, CA; 2 sons, Charlie Patterson of Atlanta, GA & Roger Patterson of Waynesville, N.C.; 10 grandchildren & his sister Dorothy Patterson of Spring Hill, FL. Merle was buried in Moultrie, Georgia on Dec. 19 in the family plot. There will be a memorial service on Jan. 7, 1989 at 7 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church. All those who knew and loved Merle are invited to attend.
PATTERSON, Myrtle L., age 45 years, of 4602 Lakeway Drive, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, September 23, (1953) following an extended illness. Mrs. Patterson had been a life-time resident of this city and was a member of The Firs. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd W.; one son, Jerry Lloyd, at home; two brothers, Roy Lack, of Seattle, and Clarence Lack, of this city; one sister, Mrs. Mary H. Isings, and a nephew, LeRoy Lack, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 25, at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Rutledge officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
PATTERSON, Norma N. - Memorial services for Norma N. Patterson, age 65, of 2185 Seamount Dr., Ferndale, will be Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Delaine Bailey officiating. Cremation. Mrs. Patterson had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1974, moving from Tacoma. She is survived by her son, Richard Patterson of Lenexa, KS; three daughters, Rebecca Stambaugh of Olathe, KS; Roberta Patterson of Vancouver, WA; Raedean Patterson of Springdale, AR; give grandchildren, Sandra, Cindy, Phillip Patterson; Travis & Angel Stambaugh; two brothers, Dewey Lonborg of Bellingham; & Earl Lonborg of Elma, WA; five sisters, Myrna Crissinger of Crownpoint, IN; Lil Holland & Inez Adelstein both of Bellingham; & Eva White & Marie LaFleur both of Ferndale; numerous nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
PATTERSON, R. J., Rev., 71, a former Whatcom County resident, died Thursday in Appleton City, Mo. He was born April 10, 1909, and was a minister at a former Bellingham church in the 1940s and 1950s. He is survived by his daughter, Darlene Radke, Ferndale, two sons, three sisters, five brothers, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday in Appleton City, Mo.
PATTERSON, Ray, age 81 of 321 N. 77th, Seattle, passed away Sat., May 29, (1976). Mr. Patterson resided in Bellingham most of his life, moving to Seattle in 1944. He was a member of Modern Woodman of America and Lather's Union. Surviving 2 sons, Buford Patterson of Bellingham and Harvard L. Patterson of Honolulu, Hawaii; 1 daughter, Mrs. Beverly Jurich of Bellevue; 1 brother, 2 sisters, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Friday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Cremation. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
PATTERSON, Reece V., Rev., 71, of 2510 Pacific St., passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 13, (1956). Rev. Patterson had resided in this community for the past 19 years, was a retired minister and a member of the church of God, Holiness. Surviving relatives include his widow, Coldia at home; three daughters, Mrs. Ellen Young and Mrs. Crystal Chambers of Bellingham and Mrs. Myrtle Sage of Bremerton; six sons, Rev. R. J. Patters of Overland Park, Kans., Ernest P. of Wichita, Kans., Victor of Sumas, Garland of Moscow, Ida., Jewell M. of Bellingham, and Marlin L. of Seattle; 21 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Grace Robb of Joplin, Mo. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ronald W. Glesner, Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
PATTERSON, Thorpe H., 79, a former Bellingham and Whatcom County resident, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 1981) at Oak Harbor. He was born April 24, 1902, at Monroe and graduated from Meridian High School. For many years he owned and operated an auto body repair shop on Guide Meridian. He moved to Oak Harbor in 1953. He was a member and past noble grand of the I.O.O.F., Oak Harbor. He is survived by his wife, Vera, two brothers and a sister. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery, Skagit County. Arrangements are by Bartleson Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
PATTERSON, Walter L., age 67 of 5957 Longdin Road, Ferndale, passed away Monday, April 26, 1982. Mr. Patterson had been a resident of Whatcom County for 24 years; was a member of the Portal Way Church of Christ, Ferndale; and was retired from the U.S. Immigration Service. He is survived by his wife, Arlene of Ferndale; 1 son, Walter L. Patterson, Jr. of Custer; 1 daughter, Myra Schouten of Tucson, Arizona; 1 brother, Billy R. Patterson of Lemon Grove, California; 1 sister, Margaet Klock of Mojave, California; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Jack Keller, Evangelist, Friday, April 30 at 10 a.m. in the portal Way Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 12, 1914 Kelly, NM]
PATTERSON, William Lyle, age 69 of 2801 1/2 Cottonwood, died at his residence Tues., May 27, 1980. He was a boiler engineer at Mobil for 40 years and moved t this area in 1954. He was a member of the Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers Union. He is survived by his wife Ruth who he was married to in 1931, 4 sons, Larry of Seattle, Richard of Kent, William of Springfield, Ohio, Michael of Seattle, a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Roberta) Bass of Bellingham, 2 sisters, Mrs. Margrite Subject of Clearwater, Florida, Mrs. Marjorie Botts of Monroeville, Wash., 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. At the family's request, no services will be held. The remains were handled by the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Feb. 9, 1911 Olean, NY]
PATTTISON - Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pattison, 3809 Champion Street, will be held in Greenacres Memorial Par, Saturday, January 15, (1949) at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Woodward, officiating. Beside the parents, one small sister, Annette Rae, survives, also three grandparents, Mrs. Clem Braune, Bellingham, Mr. Clem Braune and Mrs. John Linde, of Bellingham; also other relatives. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
PATTISON, Catherine - Visitation for Catherine Pattison of 2711 Grant St. will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Pattison, 63, died Wednesday (Aug. 17, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born July 21, 1925, in California and was a local resident since 1976. Survivors include her husband, Charles at the family home; two sisters, Ruth Barnes of Topeka, Kan., Vivian Kostyal of Ventura, Calif.; a brother, Rodney Harry of Mentone, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces. Cremation will be at Greenacres Crematorium, and the ashes placed at Saxon Cemetery near Acme.
PATTISON, Donald D., age 71, of 3809 Fraser St., passed away Friday, July 19, 1985. Mr. Pattison was born Dec. 25, 1913 and raised in Whatcom County and worked as a body and fender man for Grand Central and Hillards many years ago. He worked the last 9 years at Whatcom Security. Mr. Pattison served in the 3 C's in 1935 and in the Coast Artillery in 1931. He was a member of the Wash. State Guards, Company "I" and 5th Wash. Volunteer Infantry in 1943. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Rosetta of B'ham; 2 daughters Annetta Seggerman, B'ham and Lorrie Austin and husband Terry of W. Columbia, S. Carolina; 3 grandchildren, Sheri and Robin Seggerman and Heather Austin; 2 sisters, Pearl Barrett, B'ham, and Daisy Wikberg, Seattle; 3 brothers, William Pattison, Sedro Woolley, John Linde, Granger, WA and David Pattison of Chester, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATTISON, Edward A., 67, of 1815 Marine Drive, Ferndale, died Monday, May 25, 1992, in St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1924, in Alexandria Bay, N.Y., to Leroy and Agnes Pattison. He was a resident of Whatcom County since 1929 and was employed as a cook and fisherman. Mr. Pattison served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his brother, Charles Pattison of Bellingham, and daughter Karen Dwyer of Ferndale. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
PATTISON, Leon K., age 72, 1611 G Street, passed away Monday, August 19, (1963). Mr. Pattison had resided in Bellingham the past fifty years and was owner and operator of the L. K. Auto Upholstery. He was a member of the Congregational Church; the Kiwanis Club; Camera Club; United World Federalists; 20th Century Club and the Whatcom County Tuberculosis Board. Survivors are his widow, Olga E., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charles H. Stockley, Jr., Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mrs. Erwin E. Knapp, Anacortes, five grandchildren and one brother, Harold K. Pattison of Seattle. Services will be conducted by Rev. Don Lamka Thursday, August 22 at 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial at Bay View Cemetery.
PATTISON, Olga E., age 89, formerly of 1611 G St., passed away Tues. Dec. 6, 1988. A lifetime Whatcom County resident she was a member of First Congregational Church; Aftermath Club; Womens's Music Club; Bellingham Theater Guild; League of Women Voters; United Nations; active in Republican party; retired public school teach and is survived by 3 daughters, Andrine & husband Erwin Knapp of Blue Canyon, Christine & husband Dale Edwards of Silver City, New Mexico; 5 grandchildren, Heidi Stockley & Scott Stockley, both of New Mexico, Christa & husband Chuck Vandervort of Green River, Wyoming, Ernest & wife Laurie Knapp of San Diego, CA, Carl & wife Muff Knapp of Hastings, New Zealand; 4 great-grandchildren, Julie & Mark Vandervort of Green River, Wyoming, Jessica & Chloe Knapp of Hastings, New Zealand. Graveside service Thurs. Dec. 8 11 a.m. Bayview Cemetery. Memorial service Thurs. Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church with Donel G. McClellan, Pastor & Cindy Bauleke, Pastor of First Congregational Church, officiating. Jones Funeral Home.
PATTON, Emma W., age 73, 4003 Holden St., Seattle, passed away at her home Monday, January 6, (1964). She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1943 and had resided in Seattle for the past year. She was a member of the Beacon Hill Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, John A. Patton; 1 son, David Patton, Kodiak; 2 sisters, Mrs. Julia Morgan and Mrs. Prudence Cavender; 2 brothers, Pete and Robert Van Wingerden, all of Bellingham; also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Friday, January 10 at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in Haynie Cemetery.
PATTON, James, age 71 years, 4015 Silver Beach Avenue, passed away suddenly from a heart attack, Tuesday, April 22, (1947). Mr. Patton had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past fifteen years and leaves to survive, his widow, Mrs. Anna Patton; one brother, Thomas Patton, Luken, Ontario; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Ryan, Detroit, Mich.; also nieces and nephews. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
PATTON, Nathalie Panek - Bellingham resident Nathalie Panek Patton, 86, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1992. At her request, no service will be held. She was born Nov. 28, 1905, in Spokane to John and Anna Smithburg. For many years Mrs. Patton was a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society in Orange County, Calif. She enjoyed reading and being involved in politics and current events. Survivors include sons David Panek of Bellingham and Donald Paneck of Turner, Ore.; brother Earl Smithburg of Mexico; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
PATZ, Donald Robert, age 76, of Ferndale, Washington passed away on August 21, 2004. Born June 24, 1928 to Richard and Ella (Schmidt) Patz in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. For those who wish to remember Donald Patz, there will be a Visitation Service at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday evening, August 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church located at 2290 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.PATZKOWSKY, Richard Alan, 9-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Patzowsky, of 2208 34th st., passed away at home Thursday, March 29, (1956). Surviving relatives besides the parents include three sisters, Patricia, Barbara and Wilma, all at home; grandmother, Mrs. Edna A. Vories of Bellingham, and Mrs. Anna Patzkowsky of Ft. Morgan, Colo., numerous aunts and uncles, including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sorstokke of this city. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Norman B. Harrison, Friday, March 30, at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.
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