Richard Bruce Patterson

Marcy I know you don't remember me but I worked with Rich. I worked at C&D when you had the triplets and I was one of the lucky ones that got to come to the hospital and hold the triplets. Rich was a great friend and I am truly sorry for your loss. Hold strong in your faith during these times and always remember that God didn't promise us that their wouldn't be bad times he promised us he would be there for us through them. I know it may not be what you want to hear right now but, it is...

Marcy and family,
I had the pleasure of attending Lakeview Junior High School and Righetti High School with Rich. He always was an incredibly friendly, good humored person -- very easy and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

It's been a number of years since I've seen Rich, but I have so many fond memories from our high school days. My sincerest sympathies to the family.

I've known Rich since high school and was his first roommate at Cal Poly. Always fun loving with a brutally quick wit. He was a huge fan of the English Beat and ska in general. All of us here in Santa Maria are shocked. He was a great guy and my sincerest condolences to his family.

I'm still shocked and deeply saddened. Marcy and the boys have lost a loving, happy spirit, one who touched the lives of many of us in such a positive way. I only hope that in years to come, the boys can fully understand how much their Daddy loved them, and remember his great laugh the way I do...
I hope they smile when they think of him.

Marcy, I am so sad and heart broken for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -Krisin Voll-Laound