Betty M. Patterson

Patterson, Betty M.
Betty (Moss) Patterson passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 19, 2011. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 21, 1925 in her home at 517 East Van Buren. She was a 4th generation Phoenician. Her parents were Clara Wilky Moss and Leo Moss. Her brother William Moss proceeded her is death as well as her beloved husband Hollis E. (Pat) Patterson married 66 years. Her family and friends includes her daughter Vicki Margaritis, son Mark Patterson, grandchildren, Richard Margaritis, Shawna Margaritis, Guy Margaritis, nephew William Moss and his family and their dear friends Art, Linda Pelberg and their daughters Michelle and Rebecca. Betty was very proud of her family and her Arizona heritage, her grandfather; Henry Wilky moved to Phoenix in 1882 and was the sheriff of Maricopa County in 1916-1917. Her Aunt Vera and uncle L. B. (Deke) Graves were like parents to her, she was so proud that Deke was the first Fire Marshal of the city of Phoenix. Betty was also a member of the Arizona First Families and one of the original members of the Alcoholics Anonymous Auxiliary which is now Al-Anon. Betty graduated from Roosevelt Grade School and Phoenix Union High School and received a BS in Chemical Dependency from the University of Minnesota in 1983. Betty?s career included the Freight business, Real Estate in Payson, Quality Controller for Rosarita Mexican Foods. Betty served as the CEO for the National Council on Alcoholism now called NCADD for 21 years. After retirement she taught classes at Rio Salado Colleges. Betty was a beautiful, delightful person, full of life; if you met her you would not easily forget her. She was tireless in her pursuit to help others in any way she could. Betty had a great sense of humor, a drawer in the kitchen full of candy and a small bell on her purse. Please join us for a Memorial celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at The Crossroads East Inc. located at 1845 E. Ocotillo, Phoenix, 85016 from 1-3 p.m. Join us to celebrate life and tell stories. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Crossroads Inc. or Hospice of the Valley. www.greenwoodmemorylawn.com