Gerald Patterson

I came to Eugene in September 1966 as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department. One of my first memories of Eugene is being taken by Gerry in his McKenzie River boat fishing for trout on the McKenzie. He'd point out a riffle, I'd cast, and by gum I'd catch a trout. We roasted and ate the trout we caught on the banks of the McKenzie. Gerry knew on helluva lot about fishing, as well as psychology of course. The trip was a great introduction to Oregon.

What an amazing gifted teacher and champion of children and families he was. I was very fortunate to be one of Jerry's students. This was early in my teaching career and using his wisdom I taught autistic children and many others. May his legacy continue. RIP.

I skied with Jerry for years, and once went fly-fishing with him. I wish I had worked with him. He was a marvelously feeling human being. I'll miss him.

I'm so sorry that Wes and I missed the memorial for Jerry. He was such a significant influence on me in my journey to become a psychologist. I have used his concepts of social learning and coercion regularly and have handed out many copies of "Families." Thank you, Jerry and Marion.

Marvelously creative researcher, extraordinarily charming person, important contributor to the field. My homage to him in his passing, and a hug to you, Marion.

In 2006 I was introduced to the PMTO community when The Netherlands started implementing PMTO at several agencies. I then quickly saw that PMTO was based on many years of research and dedication by a team that was inspired by Jerry Patterson.

When I met him at his house, he was very eager to get to know the people, the first Dutch group of therapists that would drive PMTO forward in the Netherlands. You could see his eyes twinkle when he told the group about what was driving...

Jerry was one of the heroes of my life who my friends often heard me refer to as my Papa Scientist.' I'm so grateful to have known him and have had an opportunity to participate in the work that he and his wife, Marion, have been continually developing and improving for over forty years. In my role as data and technology coordinator, I often archived awards that had been presented to Jerry. The one I loved the most was a presidential citation from the American Psychology Association, because...

I just learned of Jerry's passing today and I'm saddened by this news. Marion and family, I send my prayers over you all during this time of grieving. I was blessed to have spent 11 years at OSLC and to have had the opportunity to work with you and Jerry. Love and blessings...Linda Wallenius

It was my privilege to work with Jerry as he finally was able to read his war poems outloud. We shed many tears over the poems and he perhaps found some peace in that.
An amazing mind and heart! Play on with your harmonica,Jerry! RIP