WILLIAM CARL “PAT” PATTERSON
William Carl “Pat” Patterson, age 88, longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at his home, surrounded by family.
Mr. Patterson was born in Union, OR, on March 2, 1924, to Samuel and Sarah (Droke) Patterson. “Pat” was raised in Baker City, OR. He entered the US Navy on February 14, 1942, and served his country for twenty-three years. In 1950 Pat married Lola Brannock, who preceded him in death in April 2003. They moved to various duty stations, and came to NAS Whidbey Island in 1958. Pat owned and operated Pat’s Mobil Service Station at the corner of Pioneer and Midway until 1970, after which he sold New York Life Insurance, and then was employed at the Texaco Refinery for nineteen years.
Pat married Katherine “Kay” Herring on May 21, 2005. He was a member of the oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene, which he assisted in building at its current location. He had been a member of the good Sam Club, enjoyed tinkering with mechanical things and loved to get in the great outdoors and go fishing from time to time.
Pat is survived by his wife, Katherine “Kay” at home in Oak Harbor; four children: Bob Patterson (Rosemarie) of Torrance, CA, Terry Patterson (Colleen) of Seneca, S.C., Sandy Moody (Alex) of Anacortes and Odette Patterson of Virginia; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters: Gerri Carpenter (Jim Stevenson) and Janie Carpenter (Carl), both of Baker City, OR; and Iris Stuber of Roseburg, OR; two step-sons: Duane Banks (Margaret) of Hillsboro, OR and Arnold Morin of Payette, ID; also, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife Lola, son William Jr, brother Samuel, and sisters Pearl and Anna.
A Memorial Service will take place at Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene, 1100 W. Whidbey Ave., Dr. Benjamin Norris officiating, followed by Military Honors under the auspices of the NAS Whidbey Honor Guard. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 12351 W. 96th St., Suite #100, Lenexa, KS 66220. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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