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2024

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Alice Patterson Obituary

Alice M. Patterson

March 6, 1930 - December 21, 2024

Alice M. Patterson, 94, passed away on Dec. 21, 2024, at Linden Court.

She was born in Maywood to Dewey and Thelma (Gilfry) Foster on March 6, 1930.

To accommodate her father's career, the family moved to Grand Island when Alice was a child. It was here that she graduated high school and met Wayne Patterson, whom she would marry in 1948 at the First Congregational Church. The couple had five children together, Gary, Bruce, Donna, Lee and Lori. In 1972, the family moved to North Platte to follow Wayne's career on the railroad. While Wayne worked, Alice stayed at home with her kids, making sure there was always a meal on the table and clothing on their bodies. For a brief time, Alice helped manage Sunset Mobile Park.

Alice was an outstanding artist, specializing in paintings and pencil drawings. She was an avid lover of music, especially the country western genre, and loved to sing karaoke and dance. Alice sewed dozens of smocks, tablecloths and bed sheets, among many other items, and loved to cook just about anything. She was a member of the UP Old Timers and the Eagles.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Wayne; parents; and siblings, Tim and Sussie.

Those that survive Alice are her son, Gary Patterson of North Platte; grandchildren, Eric, Curtis, John, Betsy, Kristy, Shawna, Hannah, Nicole and Jason; and several great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the Eagles Club for dancing. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.

Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Inurnment follows at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. A luncheon follows the burial at the Masonic Temple on the corner of McDonald and B in North Platte. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by North Platte Telegraph on Dec. 28, 2024.

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Stacy Patterson

January 22, 2025

Sending my condolences to the family.

Donna Beardsley

December 30, 2024

Alice was a beautiful lady whom I had just gotten to know the last couple years. I was at her 94th birthday party and fell in love with her paintings. Which I am fortunate to have one hanging in my dining room. It is one of my prized possessions. She came to many of our
21 Dance Club dances and enjoyed listening to the music. Family has my sympathy and prayers. She was a dear lady.

Donna (Myers)Shaner

December 28, 2024

Sorry for your loss.

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