Stuart Patton Ph.D.

Stuart Patton was the Major Professor of E.A. Day who was my Major Professor at Oregon State University. My interactions with Stu were brief, but valuable. His philosophy about the "plums" ripe for picking from the research tree stayed with me throughout my life and was a paradigm for advice that I often gave others. I taught Dairy Chemistry for several years, and I used the excellent text composed by Jenness and Patton. To me Stuart was a giant among researchers, yet a humble person. ...

A belated farewell to wonderful mentor, colleague and fishing buddy. May the Gods be with you dear friend.

Just learned of my (cousin?) Stuart's passing. Stuart and I connected years ago around some genealogy work I had done on the Patton family, and he was very interested in sharing information, and then sharing his friendship. I regret we never had a chance to meet in person, but we maintained periodic contact. He generously helped me financially a number of years ago during a rough patch, even though he had never met me, and always maintained a wonderfully supportive interaction. He was always...

So very sorry to learn of my Uncle Stuart's passing. He was a younger half brother to my mother, Elizabeth Patton Mott. Although distance and circumstances intervened over the years, we did keep in touch sporadically. I hope his final Journey was peaceful. May God rest his soul. Sending condolences and prayers for his family. (Mary Ellen) Mimi Mott Johnson

As Stu would often say its a privilege and I acknowledge such to know and work with Stu Patton. He was an excellent scientist and mentor of many young people.