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Steven Armand Patterson

1988 - 2013

Steven Armand Patterson obituary, 1988-2013

BORN

1988

DIED

2013

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844 E. Lerdo Hwy

Shafter, California

Steven Patterson Obituary

Steven Armand Patterson February 11, 1988 - March 14, 2013 Steven Armand Patterson, 25, passed away on March 14, 2013 in Shafter. Born on February 11, 1988, Steven is the son of Matthew and Therese Patterson. After graduating from Shafter High in 2006, he enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Combat Controller. During his five years of service, he was deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for combat actions in service of his country. Steven was well known by family and friends for his charismatic, one-of-a-kind grin. He was an avid shooter, woodsman and skydiver. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was always seeking an adventure. His favorite pastime was working on and riding his motorcycle, a hobby he often shared with his father. Steven was preceded in death by Norman Patterson and Kelly Patterson. He is survived by his parents, Matthew and Therese; his grandparents Armand and Marie Des Lauriers of Ludlow, MA; his grandmother Elizabeth Patterson of Sedalia, MO; his sister Amanda and husband Luis Reyes of Mildenhall, England; his brother Nathaniel and wife Deanna of New Castle, PA; and his nephews Ezekiel and Lucas. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Building Fund, 12803 Mount Batten Place, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 21 at 10am at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 7100 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield. Graveside committal will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, Hwy 58 & Bear Mtn. Blvd at 2pm. Msgr. Perry of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will officiate the services. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 20, from 4pm to 8pm at Peters Funeral Home, 844 E. Lerdo Hwy, Shafter. Please send condolences and sign Steven's online guest book at www.GoldenValleyMemorialCare.com Peters Funeral Home-Shafter www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Mar. 20, 2013.

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Chris Willis

March 16, 2019

Missing you man. Wish you were here

Your Sis aka Gum-B

April 4, 2013

Steven, my sweet brother, what joy you brought into my life all of these years. I will always cherish you and our three hour phone calls. I miss you and wish your nephews could hang out with you and learn all of the "good" things you were planning to teach them. May you find peace and rest in your new home with our Lord. Love you lil bro.

Danny Dumlao

March 26, 2013

You'll be sorely missed and forever remembered.

Peter & Bonnie Hoffman

March 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family. You are in our hearts and prayers, and we thank you for your sacrifices for this nation.

Steve Doudt

March 26, 2013

May you forever soar with the angels of Heaven. You will be missed! My prayers are with your family and friends. - Brother CCT

michael sullivan

March 23, 2013

My heart goes out to the family. I want to thank them for their son protecting all of us.

Michael Orlando

March 23, 2013

Steve was an incredible operator, hard worker, reliable friend, and a true patriot. I will cherish our time together at the 21 STS, and look forward to when I will see him again someday.

Matt Mueller

March 23, 2013

I will always remember the time we spent at the Firebase together and on Blue Tm. It was a Honor to serve with you and with a heavy heart I say goodbye. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Connie Mahoney

March 23, 2013

Dear Patterson Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and pray for healing for all of you.

Donald & Maureen Duquette

March 22, 2013

To the Patterson family, Our sincere condolences to you all in the loss of your beloved son and brother. He has accomplished many great things in his too short life. He will be sadly missed by many. May God give you the strength to get through this trying time.

Delia Moore

March 22, 2013

May God give your family peace during this most difficult time, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, God bless you.

jose and Tisha Juarez

March 22, 2013

Patterson Family, our prayers and sympathies are with you during this difficult time.

Randy Kennedy

March 22, 2013

Gonna Miss you Brother...

Chris Willis

March 22, 2013

Patterson, rest easy. Praying for you and your family. You were a great teammate, and I am honored to have known you. I am honored to have served with men of your caliber, even though I was never a CCT. It was always great to have you over in NC. See you up there,

Hulsey

March 22, 2013

Patty was a great guy, you are missed by many buddy

Bobby Bonello

March 22, 2013

I'm going to miss you brother. We had some good times on in NC together.

Rick Ming

March 21, 2013

Words cannot express the sympathy I have for your loss. The loss of a child is the most unbearable burden our life has to endure. My prayers go out to you all.

Laurie Howlett

March 21, 2013

Therese, Matt and family, my thoughts are with you during this sad time. Wishing you strength. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Steven, and may you rest in peace young man.

Carlos Sarmiento

March 21, 2013

Steven was a good friend of mine, we deployed together, lived under the same roof, and best of all used to ride together. I imagine him on his Harley cruising the highways of heaven now. Until we meet again brother you will be missed by so many, my heart hurts for your family who lost you too soon.
I will honor you in the best way I know how. Give my love to cheezy!!!

F. Cortez

March 20, 2013

My prayers and condolences to the Patterson family. Steven may you rest in peace and thank you for all you have done. You were truly an amazing and great human being....

Favy Cortez

March 20, 2013

My prayers and condolences to the Patterson family. Steven you will always be remembered. I am thankful to have met you..you were truly a great human being....may you rest in peace....

Performance Food Group

March 20, 2013

Our condolences to the Patterson family. Steven was a great member of our PFG family. He will be remembered by many...

Oscar Llamas

March 20, 2013

My prayers are with the Patterson family. I will always remember Steven and will always have him in my memories. I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Steven and Look down on us once in a while thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a great friend and a great Airmen.

Steven and Oscar

March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

Matt and Teresa,our hearts and prayers go out to you and all the family.May God keep you in his loving arms and comfort you. Love Ken and Kelly

Brent Fowler

March 20, 2013

Matt, my condolensces to you and your family. Will be praying for you all. May God bless you and be your source of strength.

Eva Cabral

March 20, 2013

In all of the people I have met in my life..you were truly one of a kind..and I was lucky enough to have met you..Your family has such a close bond that I feel many should have..You are truly loved by so many and I can not imagine the pain they have and will have to endure of your passing...However, I know that because you are such a special person..you will be a guardian angel for all who love you..Thank you for serving our country and God Bless you!!

March 20, 2013

There may be thousands of miles between us, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken & MaryAnn Henderson

Jennifer Beltran

March 20, 2013

Steven, I will always love you. Therese and Matt, I will always be here for you.

Jonnie and John Dumler

March 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. God bless and we love you.

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