SMSgt Maurice “Pat” Patterson passed away peacefully in his home in Talent, Oregon on June 12, 2020 holding his wife and granddaughter’s hand. He lived a life of family, military, and honor. Born in Alabama in 1929, he grew up in Plantersville and joined the air force at 18. He would go on to serve as an air traffic controller in the Vietnam war and was stationed at many bases including Japan, Denver, and Sacramento (Mather and McClellan). His greatest accomplishment was a loving, intelligent, and connected family. Raising two daughters, he was married to his wife for 71 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Patterson, his daughters Teresa Ostermann and Patty Michiels, his four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He will be missed.  

There will be a private service held at Eagle Point National VA Cemetery.