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He moved to New Haven, CT, as a teenager, where he joined the Episcopal Church Army at 19. He was stationed at various places and came to Parkville, MO, where he went to school. There he met his wife, Roberta and received a BA degree from Park College in 1959. He went to seminary in Berkeley, CA. He was ordained in 1962, where he started two missions, in Glenbrook, NV and Incline Village, NV. He moved to Colorado, where he worked at three parishes in Denver, CO and was Rector in Durango, CO. He moved to Fresno, CA in 1975, then later went to Hanford, CA. From Hanford, he moved to Dallas, TX.
He came to the Monterey Peninsula in 1990, where he was on staff at St. John's Chapel, until he retired in 1997.
He was married for 55 years, survived by his wife, Roberta; and three children, Ruth (Mike) Midcap, Beth (Rick) Robinette, and Carl Patience; and two grandchildren,Thomas James Robinette and Rachael Midcap.
The family would like to thank, Dr. Richard King, Dr. Poggmeyier, Dr. Bates, and Heartland Hospice for his care.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to St. James Chapel or your favorite charity.
The service will be held July 22, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church, 381 High Street, Monterey at 2:00pm.
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David McMillan
July 24, 2013
I too was one who came under his influence. My wife, Vanessa and I will always thank him and Roberta for their kind touch in our time when I was stationed there as an Army Chaplain. Our last visit was when I came out about a year ago to see family and we had breakfast together at Denny's. As usual, he had the right words for my thoughts and questions. He was a man of prayer, of conviction and will sorely be missed with many fond memories when we attended ST John's back in the late 1980's and early 1990's. David & Vanessa McMillan
Luis Rodriguez
July 24, 2013
Fr. Patience is remembered fondly at the Episcopal Church of the Savour where he served as Rector. Prayers for the repose of his soul will be offered at the Sunday Eucharist. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Rachael Midcap
July 23, 2013
My grandfather was a kind, wise man whose stories would always fascinate me and whose humor was wonderful, even in old age. I loved him very much and I will miss him deeply, like most of those who knew him will. He made church seem sacred to me again, despite my lack of religion. He was an influential man who had a deep impact on everyone who came in contact with him. He will never be forgotten.
Thomas DeLay
July 23, 2013
I was sorry to hear of Fr. Al's passing. I new had been in ill health for some time. I first got to know him well over 30 years ago when I came to Hanford to care for the great Murray Harris organ in the Church of the Savior. I always treasured my trips to Hanford because it would be a chance to visit with Fr. Al. I was so disappointed when he left for Dallas. Years later, we reconnected when he was at St. John's Chapel in Monterey. I waited for him after church one morning and met him in the rose garden where I got a huge bear hug from him. Godspeed Father Al.
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