Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Patterson, Keith William September 24, 2017
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. Sept 27, 2017

KEITH WILLIAM PATTERSON 1935-2017
Keith William Patterson, aged 82, passed away Sept. 24, 2017, in his home in 
Ionia, with his family by his side. Keith was born March 4, 1935, in Ionia, 
MI. the son of Bessie and William T. Patterson.

Keith attended Ionia High School, Class of 1953 and then Western Michigan 
University where he graduated in 1957 with a degree in drafting and 
Engineering. He went on to work as a draftsman for TRW in 1957 and also 
married his high school sweetheart, Nola Smith (Patterson) that same year.

Keith was drafted to the armed forces in 1958, he and Nola moved to El Paso, 
Texas where they lived for 2 years.

They then moved back to Ionia, where Keith returned to work at TRW in 
Portland where he eventually retired after 43 years. He was an active member 
of the Travelers Protective Association for 60 years. He served as National 
President of TPA, Post 1 TPA, Secretary Treasurer and recently Secretary-
Treasurer, emeritus.

Keith was an elder of Ionia Presbyterian Church and an active member of many 
committees until recently. His interests included being with family, hunting 
and fishing, collecting sports cards, coins and Big Little books. He was a 
great bridge player. He also loved spending time at the family cabin in 
Northern Michigan.

Keith is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife, Nola Smith 
Patterson. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2017. 
Also surviving are his children, Craig Robert (Michaelean) Patterson, Tim 
Keith (Brenda) Patterson, Vicki Lynn (Rodney) Peiffer; grandchildren, 
Michelle (Jerry) Masson, Michael (Laura) Peiffer, Jessica Patterson, William 
Patterson, Nicholas Patterson; and several great grandchildren along with 
many cousins. He was precede in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept 27, at 11 a.m at the First 
Presbyterian Church with Dr. Chris Dorn officiating and Reverend Mark Gerdes 
assisting. Interment Tuttle Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 
p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Those wishing may make memorial 
contributions to First Presbyterian church, T.P.A. Scholarship Trust for the 
Hearing Impaired or families choice. Online condolences may be made at 
www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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