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Thomas Hayden Patterson Jr.

1927 - 2010

BORN

1927

DIED

2010

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Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary

7944 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, California

Thomas Patterson Obituary

THOMAS HAYDEN PATTERSON, JR. Age 82, resident of Riverside, CA for 23 years, passed away 10/03/2010 in Riverside, CA. Thomas was born 11/27/1927 in Voca, Texas. He retired in 1980 as a Foreman from Bethleham Steel, and was a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. Thomas graduated from high school and served in the Navy. He was an avid churchgoer and loved Bible Study. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Paula, Sharon and Darlene; sons, Ken, Dale, Guy, Bob, Greg, John, Dean, Bill and Keith; sister, Eunice Watergrove of Hico, Texas; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10/12/10, 9am with Funeral at 10:30am, both at Acheson & Graham Mortuary. Burial at Riverside National Cemetery following Funeral. Arrangements under the direction of Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary (951) 688-1221 To offer further condolences please visit www.achesonandgraham.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2010.

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Nancy Siples

October 10, 2010

Guy and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God's love will comfort you now and over the years to come until you are someday reunited in heaven. Sincerely,
Nancy Herrera-Siples

Bob & Lydia Temmen

October 10, 2010

We have known your dad and step-mom for years. Met them at St. John's Catholic Church and later saw your dad several times at St. Thomas Catholic Church. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you. Your Dad was an awesome guy.

Bob & Lydia Temmen

October 10, 2010

Your Dad was a wonderful man. We knew him and your step-mom when they went to St. John's Catholic Church. Saw him several times after that at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

Bob & Lydia Temmen

October 10, 2010

We knew your Dad and step-mom from St. John's Catholic Church. Saw your dad several times at St Thomas Catholic Church when we were visiting. Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your Dad.

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