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Jerry L. Patterson Ph.D.
1934 - 2018
Jerry L. Patterson Ph.D.
1934 - 2018
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Christmas 2013 the Odyssey
Pamela Gagan
November 20, 2018
Mary Ellen Merwin Frazier and son Wayne
Wayne Frazier
October 4, 2018
We never met, only spoke on the phone a few time and exchange Christmas cards. My Mom, your 1st cousin told me stories of you and her in your youth. The World was a better place with you.
Your cousin,
Wayne Frazier
Gina Coronel Krashna
June 27, 2018
As my teacher, Dr. Patterson showed tremendous kindness, he recognized when I may have needed an extra boost of confidence. He always greeted me with "Good morning, Gina darling!" He also expressed courage on my behalf by immediately and directly addressing a horrific situation which I found myself as a young high school student. Dr. Patterson wrote a very descriptive letter detailing the situation and promised I would be safe. HE WAS MY HERO! I will miss you, Dr. Patterson.
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Delia Coronel
June 26, 2018
My condolences to the family of Dr. Patterson. I was honored to be his pupils at Hollywood Hgh...My prayers to tje family
Azucena Coronel
June 26, 2018
Dr. Patterson was one of the kindest, wisest, loving, leader of a man for those of us that were students at Hollywood High School. He was the consummate gentleman. We all loved him, and secretly had crushes on him. His laughter, joyful eyes, and zest for life, were contagious. A brilliant mind, his ability to engage in conversations with his students, and his kindness will always be remembered.
The Coronel family sends hugs.
Janice Llorens
June 25, 2018
What a beautiful couple....forever
Janice Llorens
June 25, 2018
Vaya con Dios, Mr. Patterson
Janice Llorens
June 25, 2018
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Jerry was, indeed, a consummate gentleman, a scholar and a loving and attentive husband. He will be missed at all of the family gatherings. Descansa en paz, Jerry.
Ani Kindall
June 25, 2018
My favorite teacher at Hollywood High School. My condolences to the family.
June 24, 2018
IN 1970 he was the most handsome teacher at Hollywood High!
Susan Milatovic
June 24, 2018
Uncle Jerry was very polite and very interesting to talk with. He traveled to every country in the world that he could get to. He comforted me when my mother passed away. He said that he believed that it was just her time and she was in a better place now. Although I will miss him dearly, I know he is in a better place now also.
Man Of All Seasons
Ginny Gagan-Patterson
June 24, 2018
Pamela Gagan
June 24, 2018
Jerry was a very kind individual. I never heard him criticize another human being. He was generous and hard working. Finally, he never complained anything even though he was in poor health, you would never know it. Rest In Peace JP
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