Wasco-Washington County OR Archives Obituaries.....Patterson, John "Johnny" Herbert August 6, 2004
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The Dalles Chronicle, August 9, 2004
     John “Johnny” Herbert Patterson, 90, a resident of The Dalles, died at 
the local hospital on Friday, Aug. 6, 2004.
     He was born July 15, 1914 in The Dalles, the third of five children to 
Hazel Della (Meek) and William Patterson. John attended school in The Dalles 
and graduated from Washougal High School, one of six students.
     John was twice married. First to Pauline A. Nickerson in 1944 until her 
death in 1949. In 1975, he married Geraldine “Geri” Mary Martin. The couple 
lived in Beaverton until her death in 1980. John spent most of his 90 years in 
The Dalles.
     He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and politics. 
     At the time of his death, he was the eldest member of The Dalles Elks 
Lodge #303. 
     A gracious host, John’s home was a favorite gathering place for his many 
friends. The door was always open, and he always had a kind word for those who 
entered.
     John is survived by a daughter, Viola R. Goodwin, San Diego; a brother, 
George Patterson Bellevue, Wash.; a niece, Sally Patterson, Bellevue; a 
cousin, Alma Lightner, The Dalles and many good friends.
     Graveside memorial services will be held at The Dalles Odd Fellows 
Cemetery on Cherry Heights Road on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at 4 p.m.with Asa 
Jenson officiating.
     Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with 
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Columbia Medical Center Health 
Foundation, 1700 East 19th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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