James M. Patterson, 77, Oskaloosa, Kansas died Sunday, December 20th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 3rd, 1938 in Cloud County, Kansas to Thomas R. and Anna (Eiznhamer) Patterson and was the fourth of six children. James was a 1956 Lawrence High School graduate. After high school, he spent a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the Army, he went to work for Co-op/Farmland Industries in Lawrence until retirement.
James was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert and sister, Mary. He is survived by daughters, Salena and Lesa and their families; brothers, George (Sylvia) of McCook, Nebraska, Joe (Shirley) of Lawrence and sister, Amanda Barnes of Baldwin City.
James was an active member of the Lawrence Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was an original member of the “OUTKAST” car club in Lawrence. It was about this time that he was given the nickname of “Pitter-Pat”.
The family would like to thank all of the staff at Hickory Pointe Care Center in Oskaloosa for the love, care and attention given to James during his time there. James had chosen cremation. Visitation for family and friends will be at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Sunday, January 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorials can be made to Hickory Pointe Care Center in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Selena and Lesa, you were both pretty young when you lived close to me, so you may not remember me, but I remember your dad and you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. When my parents were both hospitalized from a car accident in 1967, your parents helped take care of me before and after school, so I remember them very well. I just saw this in the paper or I would have made my condolences sooner. Again, my deepest sympathy.
May God guide the family thru this difficult time