William PATTERSON

I have so many memories of Mr. Pat. I used to be his caretaker and would enjoy taking him for rides around Englewood dam and then stopping at UDF to get ice cream together. We would listen to music and have great conversations. Mr. Pat was such an inspiration. He loved to draw pictures of myself and my 3 children. I miss him so very much.

Thinking of Pat and how he worked to make a better world. He exemplified that "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion . . . " - Nelson Mandela Pat represented one of the best of humanity.

Thinking of my friends, Pat and his wife, Jane, the love of his life. Last year, he ended his story of 95 years and began a new chapter in my life. Pat dreamed, thought about, planned and lived life to its fullest - as a man on a mission - to give life his all - for family friends, community, country and the world. He liked reading famous quotes. His passing reminds me of a quote from another man on a mission: "Death is something inevitable. When a man has done...

A year later Bill still crosses my mind. I came across photos from the early 80s and still missing him.

I remember William F. Patterson. Pat was my friend, brother at heart, and devoted to his family - quietly proud and fiercely protective. He was dedicated to improving the Dayton community and assumed leadership in the city´s civic and artistic life with cheerfulness, dry humor and sharp wit. I met Pat and his beloved Jane in 1962, through the Dayton Urban League. Over the years, we shared a close friendship and kept a lively dialogue - through visits, letters, telephone calls and...

Missing by first boss and life long friend. Nice to be honored by AAF Dayton.

Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were residents of mine at Parklayne. I loved both of them very much. Mr. Patterson would show me different pictures he had taken of humming birds on his patio and would share his drawings with me. I always loved it when he drew pictures of residents at our parties. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

I remember your lovely family from days at Salem Lutheran church (now New Hope Lutheran where I still belong.) My parents were Christian and Janet Pabst. I remember commitment to the church, the community and neighborhood and artistic talent including photography. I was always active with my kids in DPS and remember all the commitment there too. Sending condolences and also rejoicing that you were lucky to have your dad for so many years. Blessings to your family.
Romans 8:35-38. ...

BILL WAS A GOOD FRIEND, CUSTOMER, AND MUCH BELOVED FATHER TO YOU BOYS AND THE ARTS. I ADMIRED HIM FROM AFAR. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MANY WARM REGARDS, BROOKS