ROBERT GENE PATTERSON
August 16, 1923 ~ January 1, 2014
Gene Patterson, 90, of Vancouver, Washington passed away January 1, 2014. He was born in Kelso, Washington, August 16, 1923.
Gene served in the Marine Corp during WWII in the South Pacific. He worked as a Dairy Farmer, and owned a paving company and nursery. He attended Whipple Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church. He loved working and enjoyed spending time in his garden.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife Jean; and daughter Sharon Brown. He is survived by his sons, Bob (Linda), Dan (Carla), Roger (Debby); Son-in-law, Jim Brown; ten grandchildren and six great-grand-children.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 2:00 PM at the Whipple Creek S.D.A. Church, 302 NW 179th St., Vancouver, WA.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits
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Bob & Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Camilo de Guzman
January 15, 2014
Our condolences, Roger, Debbie and family, for your loss.
Wayne and Terri Bergeron
January 8, 2014
Dear Roger,
We are all very sorry to hear about your father.
Take care
Jenny Sawyer
January 6, 2014
The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!
George Hilbish
January 5, 2014
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