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David Patterson Obituary
David was a U.S. Marine veteran of WWII and Navajo Code Talker from 1943 to 1945, he was Honorably Discharged on April 7, 1945.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Patterson; and daughter, Karen Joe. He is survived by his children, David Patterson Jr., Marcus Patterson, Sandy Johnson, Michael Patterson, Pat Patterson and Calvert Lee (adopted).
A funeral service for David will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Shiprock.
In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe has been set up at www.gofundme.com/davidepattersonsr_memorial to help the family offset funeral costs. There is also an account set up in David's honor at any Wells Fargo Bank under the David E. Patterson Sr. Memorial Fund.
David is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home, North U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock, 505-368-4607.
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Judy Hoskie
December 3, 2017
Sending condolences to fthe family. David was such a kind and caring man with the greatest sense of humor. Him and my mom ( the late Ida Hoskie) were always kidding each other. I remember his dedication to his church and him being the bingo caller who could make us all laugh. David had such a great personality and would extend a helping hand to those in need. Rest In Peace, David and thank your for serving our country.
Alberta Reid
October 13, 2017
Thank you for your service Nail Man..Rest in Peace
Clyde
October 13, 2017
Thank you for your service, Mr Patterson! Rest in peace.
Mike Family
October 12, 2017
Thank you for your services Grandpa Patterson.
You worked with my mother in the Division of Social Services.
Your were a kind man with a big heart. Always greeted me and called me grand daughter with a smile and a hand shake.
Our condolences go to the family. He will be greatly missed among his loved ones.
The picture is wonderful. Makes me proud to be Native American.
Linda Short
October 11, 2017
Our Prayers for you all at this time of need. He is in Heaven with all the other loved ones & friends. You have our deepest Sympathies. Sincerely, Linda Short & Family
October 11, 2017
rest in peace grandpa your job is done on this beautiful world thank you for every thing i will also remeber you with alot of love say hi to my dad Harry Tome thanks again with love Kathy Tome lujan
Linda Short
October 11, 2017
Never got to meet him in person. He was an awesome person he served his time on earth. He is in The Blessed Heaven with all the others that have gone on before. I am 1/16 Indian. I am also an Ordained Minister. You all have our Sympathies & you have our Prayers as well. God Bless you all in this time of need.
Nelda (Chib) Benallyson
October 10, 2017
Rest In Paradise DOM! You will be missed! ❤
Pat King
October 10, 2017
I read your father's obituary in our local paper and I would like to say "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE" even though he is no longer here. The movie the Wind Talkers really described what they endured and I can understand why he couldn't talk about his work because my husband is a Korean War Veteran and served as an Army Ranger and he couldn't talk about his service.
My heartfelt condolences to your family and I'm sure you were very proud of him.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pat King
October 10, 2017
Thank you for your service, Mr. Patterson.
I have fond memories of you and your family growing up in the neighborhood, church, Bingo and Bowling.
Condolences to the Patterson family.
Jacquie (Yazzie) Wendleton
jim studdard
October 10, 2017
thank you for your service RIP
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