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Jon Patterson Obituary

Jon S. Patterson, 69, of San Luis Obispo passed away of heart failure Monday, Nov. 29, 2010. He was born and raised in Santa Maria, and was a 36-year employee of CalTrans as a Right of Way Agent. Prior to that, he was stationed in Ulm, Germany, with the U.S. Army. Jon is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Sehmsdorf; girlfriend, Sally Hopkins, and her daughters Diana (Clint) Jones and Kathryn Hopkins. He also counted Debbie and Richard Shannon and their children, Paul and Cynthia, as family. The recitation of the rosary will be at 10:15 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at Wheeler-Smith Mortuary, 2890 S. Higuera St. in San Luis Obispo. Wheeler-Smith Mortuary 543-6871 San Luis Obispo

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Dec. 3, 2010.

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William Todd

December 10, 2010

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to his family.

Bill Todd

Lynette Daniels

December 8, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jennifer. I had just talked to your dad a couple of weeks ago. It's extra hard when a loss is such a surprise.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Sally, and all your family. Take care.

Carolyn Phares

December 8, 2010

Jon was a dear family friend and a great pal to my sister, Jane, for a number of years. He was a sweetie! My sincerest condolences to Jennifer, Debbie, Sally, Diana, and Kathryn.

Naomi McCormack

December 8, 2010

Jon was "one of a kind" that is for certain! I enjoyed working with him in Right of Way, he could always make me laugh with his humorous comments ~ so many years ago... My condolences to Sally and Family, he always loved you all so much... Jon's light will shine on with so many that were waiting for his arrival...

Margo Anderson

December 6, 2010

I enjoyed working with Jon as a Right of Way Agent on the early '90s. He was a quiet man with a twinkle in his eye and sly sense of humor..he will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to Sally and Family.

Mickie Spencer

December 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. We worked together occasionally as volunteers at French Hospital. We had many enjoyable and interesting conversations because we were both high school Class of '59 graduates (from different schools).
We who knew him will miss his wry sense of humor and indefatigable presence.
Please accept my sympathy.

Jon and family and Diana's wedding

Donn Miyahara

December 5, 2010

Jon was an amazing family man to all of his girls. You all were the light of his life. We wholeheartedly agree with Uncle Bob. Love, Donn and Cynthia

Virginia Shubert

December 4, 2010

Jon was our landlord, and we can't imagine a better one. He did all of his repairs with great stories about learning at his father's knee, maintaining a hotel, keeping things going. And when I had surgery at French Hospital last year...there he was ... a dedicated hospital volunteer. Jon was one of the people who made America great, and he will be deeply missed. Tom and Virginia Shubert Farris

December 4, 2010

Our sincerest condolences to Sally, our niece, and family, in the loss of a beloved friend and companion.
Jon was indeed a wonderful, and caring man.
He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace.
God Bless -
Uncle Bob, Aunt Mariann and family.

December 4, 2010

Sally,

So sorry for your loss. I will miss Jon. He was always a wonderful friend.

Don Cross

Mark Tompkins

December 4, 2010

I met Jon through Sally. We became friends, played golf, shared hobbies in toy trains, always had great conversations about cars and shared some special vacation moments in Carmel. Jon, you will be forever missed.

Thinking of you.

Mark

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