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Gary Patten Obituary
Gary Lee Patten, age 67, of Tempe, passed away Monday February 28, 2011. Gary was born in Mesa on August 28, 1943. He graduated from ASU in 1967 and was part of the first graduating law class of 1970. Gary started his own law firm, Patten Montague & Arnett, and practiced law as a well respected attorney for 26 years. He served as a Bishop for the LDS church Tempe 11th ward from 1974 to 1979. He is survived by his seven children, Melissa (Rick) Perry, Kristen (Greg) Suman, Aaron (Latona) Patten, Jeremy (Larne) Patten, Caralee (Michael) Thomas, Morgan (Ryan) Finn, Britney (Ben) Hibbing and 16 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oriel and Lydia Patten, and two sisters, Dorothy Shlyk and Joanne Allen and granddaughter, Kayla Rogers. A gathering of friends and family will be held for Gary on March 26th from 2:00-5:00PM at the Tempe Historical Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the Tempe Public Library at 3500 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 in Gary's name. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.
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Patten
March 28, 2011
We will miss you so much Grandpa... going camping, hikes, kite fishing, lawnmower rides with a wagon, candies, scooter rides, roast marshmallows, and many more memories we had with you. Love you, Adelyn & Corey Patten
March 26, 2011
Gary was a classmate of mine at Tempe High and ASU. I will always remembered him for his friendly smile, courteous manner, and genuine sincerity. It will be sad that he will not be with us when the class of 1961 celebrated it's 50th anniversary. Even though gone, Gary's memory will remain and we are all better for knowing him.
John Black
Steve and Carol Burk
March 26, 2011
Gary. You will be so missed. You were one of the lights of my young life, and you removed the darkness wherever your presence was felt. I think back on the wonderful times we had together, the fishing outings and just sitting around telling jokes and enjoying each other's company. My work with you in the bishopric was inspirational, and your leadership has always been a valuable guide. You left many young people with a better understanding of the importance of their life. Your compassionate understanding of the needs of other people has always been an inspiration to me, and I feel your love today. My association with you, has always made me a better person. We pray the Lord to be with you and your family at this time of transition, and may they all be at peace in the knowledge that you left the world better place for having been here. Our love to you all. Steve and Carol Burk
Ed and Kathy Cole
March 24, 2011
We send our love and deepest sympathy to you. May you find peace and comfort in happy memories and in the love and support of friends and family.
Gary Kirkham
March 23, 2011
Gary Patten was my Young Men's Leader and later my Bishop. He was very influential to all of us as we navigated through our teenage years. I remember he taught us by example and by having fun with us. I remember so many outdoor activities and lessons learned by his soft approach. I hope that he knows this appreciation of especially the youth that he touched and that his family is aware as well. Although as so often happens, time has drifted us apart, I have thought of him often over the years. May those he left behind be comforted and blessed.
March 20, 2011
We have loved and respected your family for so many years. We have wonderful memories of our children growing up with yours. We were so sad to hear of this news. We love Gary. he was a wonderful, caring and giving man. We will miss him driving around looking at the piles of junk in the street for monthly pick-up. We have many fond memories of talking to him and sharing times of yester-year. He was loved and respected by so many people. We hope he realized this. He was a tremendous friend and we will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you cope with things at this time. May the Lord bless you , all of you, and comfort you and may your find peace in the wonderful memories of a father and all he did for you, through his love. He did love family. Sincerely, Lynn and Brenda Adams
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