Lewis Byford Patten Jr.

Lew and I were married for 13 years. Lew was 19 and I was 18. When we were stationed in California Lew was on a Long Beach cruiser for the Navy. Lew was in the Vietnam War. When we were in California we got to go to Disneyland and the San Diego Zoo too. Lew and I had lots of fun in California. The happiest moment Lew and I had was when our long awaited son was born! Scott L. Patten in 1976. What a joyous day that was! We both cherished our son! Scott is a remarkable person! Lew gave me a red...

Sorry to hear of Lewis' passing. We were all friends on old S. Forest St. in Denver in the '50s and '60s. My condolences, Cliff. Your brother always stood up for you, and commanded respect. I had emailed Lewis in 2005 about coming to the tJ reunion and was ready to try again for our 50th. Along with Walter B. Wilcox, we were a fun bunch. Lots of Cowboys and Indians. Zadean Wilcox and Betsy Patten sorta kept us boys out of trouble, as best they could. I still have a copy of Jim Bowie, a book...