BORN

1947

DIED

2017

Roy Patterson Obituary

Roy Patterson
September 8th, 1947 - October 19th 2017
San Jose
Roy Patterson passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 19th 2017 at 8:28pm. He fought a valiant fight with dignity and purpose like a true soldier. In the midst of his battle with cancer, he uplifted other cancer warriors in their day to day struggle by sending flowers and cards. Roy Wayne Patterson (born Wayne Roy Patterson) was born in Springfield, Missouri on September 8th 1947 to parents Roy and Irene Patterson. Went to Roseburg high school, then moved to Carmichael, CA and graduated in 1965. He then joined the United States Army where he served for 3 years in the 14th Cavalry Regiment. Afterwards, he began his career in electronics, went to Foothill college, worked for Watkins Johnson and then later for Space Systems Loral for the last 21 years of his life. He married the love of his life, Gail Susan Cullison, in 1979 and celebrated 38 years of marriage this past June. He greatly enjoyed biking, reading, writing, hiking in his beloved redwoods and spending time with dear friends and family.
Roy is survived by his loving wife Gail Cullison Patterson and his children Kristin Jordan of Oregon City, Oregon, Richard Patterson of Duvall, Washington, and his youngest daughter LauraAmy Patterson of San Jose; grandchildren Bob Hurst of Oregon, Aaron Hurst and Nick Hurst. Roy is also survived by his sister Cynthia Cook, her daughter Suzanne of Oregon and mother Irene Patterson of Idaho.
We will miss Roy's charisma, his ability to fill a room with his great joy and smiles, and his generous nature.
Friends and family are invited to Roy's memorial service on Saturday November 18th at 1pm at Peninsula Bible Church in Cupertino 10601 North Blaney Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 1, 2017.
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Love and miss you dad. I live in a place where there are goats all around me, ha ha. I wish you could come visit but I think you already know. Thank you for always being the watchful daddy. Love you ♥

Kristin Jordan

Daughter

October 26, 2020

Love you Dad. Miss your wisdom and storytelling ♥

Kristin Jordan

October 26, 2019

Miss you daddy, but I know you are frolicking with the goats and Chaney and are in blessed peace. I will see you again one day. ❤

Kristin Jordan

October 14, 2018

Worked with Roy for many years at SSL .Always Happy always Friendly. Dearly missed. Prayers for the Patterson family. May you find peace during this hard time.

Jay

January 10, 2018

I love you poppa, and miss you so very much..

LauraAmy Patterson

Daughter

December 5, 2017

What fond memories we have of our Bible Study way back in the 1970's. And of our close knit group spawning several couples who married and started families together. Roy's kindness, compassion and deep commitment to Christ was evident then and surely only matured over the years. Gail, we wish you strength and peace as only Jesus can give and are surrounding you with love and prayer.

Betsy and Paul Kozlow

November 13, 2017

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