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Craig Patterson Obituary

Craig A Patterson 12/31/57-4/1/11 A gentle soul who will be missed by many, he was preceded in death by his father Richard (Dick) Patterson. Survived by his mother June Patterson, brother Tom (Gina) Patterson, twin sister Debbie (Brian) House, nephew and nieces Jeff, Jennifer, Beth, Kathryn, and Rachel, and great-nephew Shawn. There will be an open house/potluck on 4/17/11 from 1-3 pm to reminisce and share stories. Call 253-468-4943 or email [email protected] for details.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 14, 2011.

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Brenda Nelson

May 12, 2011

Craig was a GREAT person! He will be truely missed. I knew Craig from working with him the past several years and he was always right on top of everything. I am glad I got the pleasure to know him. I will miss you Craig!

Sonny Gunderson

May 10, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, Craig was a great person to work with, I am sorry for just finding out of his passing for I left McConkey in jan for deployment with the National Gaurd. He will be missed.

Candie (Backus) Graham

April 25, 2011

So sorry to hear of Craig's passing. He always made me smile.

Roberta & Duane Symonds

April 22, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Virginia Brown

April 21, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss. I will be passing this on to my children Melody, Darrell, Lisa and Lori. Virginia Brown

Jerry Clyde

April 18, 2011

I am very sorry I couldn't attend the memorial for Craig. I have had a few health issues and have a failed knee replacement and a broken knee cap. My heart goes out to June, Deb, and Tom. I have a lot of great memories of Craig as my manager,and fishing with him up in the hills. He will be missed . Jerry Clyde

Karen Bickel

April 16, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I remember the time, Deb, in high school when Craig and I bet on the Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King tennis match. (I think we were in Ms. Gregerson's class at the time) Of course, I was the winner to Craig's disappointment. As only Craig could with his sense of humor, he walked into class the following day with an old brown lunch bag and paid his $5.00 debt to me...all in pennies! I enjoyed that porbably more than the win! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Al Scheibner

April 15, 2011

I have some great memories of working with Craig in the woods. He was a hard worker and a great guy. He will be missed.

Sharon Pankratz

April 15, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Craig will be greatly missed.

Robin Gehring

April 15, 2011

I remember the year Craig went to Australia, I was so jealous! He had such a good time and was so open to sharing the experience with us. He will be missed by all of us, and yet a part of him will always be with us.

It was always amazing to me that he wore shorts even in the winter! But his coveralls always covered his legs anyway. A quiet personality, but a thinker.

I pray the Lord will give you comfort in this time of loss.

Tammie Haley

April 15, 2011

I am sorry for your loss but it is our loss too. Craig said good morning and have a good day and he fixed the vacuum cleaner for me several times. He was an awesome man.

Rick Goff

April 14, 2011

The last memory I have of Craig is when we were out there a few years ago for the reunion. Craig took us to the beach house to spend the nights, and on a fantastic tour of the whole area. We need to make more memories!!!

Linda Davidson

April 14, 2011

Thanks for posting this Tom. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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