James D. Patterson

On this year since Dad's passing, I believe he has this message for us. Rephrasing Ludwig Jacobowski, "Don't cry because I am gone; smile because I lived." Dad lived a good, long life full of adventures. He went out the way he wanted to go; suddenly. One day he was doing physics, enjoying his family and home. The next, he was gone. His body stayed alive for a time while the rest of us attempted to cope with his condition. He entered into peace a year ago. I now...

Saddened by this news. I was one of the "test students" in Dr. Patterson's Graduate Class on "Amorphous Magnetism". That class happened after the very eventful summer in Recife, I had the privilege to meet Marluce during that school term. There was happiness all around. I, too, have an autographed original copy of "Intro to Solid State Physics". It will be cherished! I miss Dr. Patterson already.

I had the privilege of working on my MS is Physics with Dr Patterson in 1982-1983 at the SD School of Mines and Technology. At the time I never realized how lucky I was to have his guidance. I do now and think of him often. He was a very special man. He will be missed.

What a lovely obituary! Jamy and Roja, you and your entire family are in my prayers. Your father was clearly a wonderful man.

This is such a good pic of Jim- one week early .

Surly, essa foto foi tirada na cabin uma semana antes .