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Woodrow Patterson Obituary

WOODROW H. PATTERSON JUNE 19, 1919 - JAN 26, 2010 90 of Salida died Tuesday at Bethany Home, Ripon. Mr. Patterson was a native of Providence, North Carolina and lived in Salida since 2003. He previously lived in Fremont for 36 years. He was a Aeronautical Engineer for 30 years at the Alameda Naval Air Station. He formally served during World War II and Korean War in the United States Navy. He was a member of the American Legion, since 1947. He was a Past Master of the San Lorenzo Masonic Lodge and member of the Acacia Masonic Lodge. He attended Calvary Chapel of Modesto. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia, Linda and Nancy of California, four grandchildren, and three great-grand children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth and daughter, Dianna. Visitation from 4 to 8 pm Monday, February 1, 2010 at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. A funeral will be at 1 pm Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial at Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto. Remembrances may be made to Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1329 Spanos Court, Suite C-2 Modesto 95355 or Calvary Chapel 4300 American Ave, Modesto 95356. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2010.

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