Sally Lynne Patterson

Sally Lynne Patterson obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

Sally Lynne Patterson

Sally Patterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service on Jul. 13, 2023.

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Sally Lynne Patterson (Vader), aged 80, passed away on July 2, 2023. Sally was born to the late A. James and Josephine B. Vader (Cotton) on March 25, 1943, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sally graduated from East Grand Rapids High School.
She was survived by her sons and their wives, Brad (Anne) Pinter, Greg (Kassy) Pinter, and Jason (Katy) Pinter as well as her grandchildren, Grace, Caroline, Maggie, Ryan, Adam, Charlie, Ben, and Molly. Sally was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis A. Darling (Vader).
Sally spoke fondly of her childhood memories on Reed's Lake and ice skating in front of Rose's Restaurant. Throughout her life, she lived in several locations in both Michigan and Florida. Her final years were spent in Houghton Lake, MI where she enjoyed the company of her friends, eating at local restaurants and frequenting the Houghton Lake Community Center.
The family will hold a private interment at Graceland Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Grand Rapids, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Commission on Aging in Houghton Lake at 2625 S. Townline Rd., Houghton Lake, MI 48629, 989-366-0205. You can also view their website to make a donation through the "Donate" link at https://www.rccoa.net/.
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Judith Hetherington

July 19, 2023

Sally and and I were friends since 7th grade. We caught up again at a class reunion. From then on we have stayed in touch....I´m just so sad about dear Sally. Love and prayers to her family.
Judith Moulton Hetherington
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