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1924
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2016
Jane PATTERSON Obituary
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Ruth W . Burgin
October 10, 2021
I remember Jane.
I met her, in 1962, when she became a member of the Dayton Urban League Guild. Jane was an outstanding, quiet and effective leader. Along with her husband, Pat, she was determined to make a difference in the Dayton community.
She and her husband hosted the Guild´s first notable "interracial" event, an evening with John Howard Griffin, author of "Black Like Me". Later, she volunteered and worked to end Dayton´s housing discrimination laws. I shared a wonderful friendship with her, until her passing in 2016. Over the years, we kept in touch. Jane shared news of friends, neighbors and happiness about her growing family of grandsons and more happiness when her granddaughters were born. I admired Jane. She was wise, courageous, compassionate and generous.
Urban Trygg
October 25, 2016
October 34, 2016
Today it is the celebration of Jane Patterson. As we know her she was a very warm person and I still remember that phone call I made to the hotel in Vadstena Sweden, when I first talked to her. This was in 1982. During the years she send gifts to our boys and wrote letters now and then to keep in touch with the Trygg family in Sweden. Your visit in Sweden with Bill, Dan and Birgitta was inspiring to keep the relation alive.
We love you over there.
Urban and Catharina Trygg
Ruth Burgin
October 2, 2016
Jane's extraordinary life leaves memories far too impressive to forget. I knew her as a wonderful person, quiet community leader, maverick for social justice, a gracious and best friend. Most of all, she was the best among kindred spirits.
To her husband Bill and their three sons, Dan, Bill and Tom: In company with all of us who love you, may your treasured memories give you strength and comfort.
You are in my prayers.
Ruth W. Burgin
Cindy Toland
September 19, 2016
My love and prayers go out to the whole family. Jane was a grandmother tomy sisters Jan and Sr. Angela and myself.
I will always remember our evening chats andpierogi dinners when we visited. Her smile and bright eyes were always welcoming.
Love to you all
Cindy Zukowski Toland
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