Obituary of Paul Donald Patterson

Paul Donald Patterson, 71, of Yelm Passed Away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at home. He was born to the late Paul Boyd Patterson and late Donny Lone Sloan on April 21, 1942 in San Luis Obispo, California. Paul is survived by his wife Margie Patterson, two Sisters: Joanne Olson of Boston and Patricia Krupa of Michigan. One Brother: Doug Sugimoto of California. Two Children: Kimberley Patterson – (Bill Gleich) and Paul Patterson – (Traci Patterson) of Washington. Six Step children: Shad Hayes, Scott Parker-(Tannis Parker), Steve Parker and Shane Parker of Washington, Lissa Hunt of Texas and Michael Johnson of Washington. Grand children: Kristen Barlow of Washington, Michael Patterson of Arizona, Mathew Selby of Oklahoma and Justin Patterson of Washington. Ten Step Grand children: Amanda and Allison Korslund, Cheyanna Witty, Nathan Parker, Calub Parker, Sara Parker, Richard Parker, Brianna Parker, of Washington, Ileaha Hays, Tristien Hays of Idho, Two great grandchildren: Aiden Davis and Kasey Barlow of Washington. Four Nephews: Guy and Steven Olson of Boston, Todd Krupa -(Sandy Krupa) of Washington, Brian Krupa – (Karri Krupa) of Michigan, Jordan and Eric Sugimoto of California. Paul was preceded in death by both parents and niece Wendy Krupa. Paul married Marjorie Parker in 1992 and they lived together in Yelm Washington. He served active duty in the United States Marines Corps as a Sharp Shooter from 1959 to 1963 then as a U.S Marine Corps Reservist from 1963 to 1965. He then retired from Atlas Foundry as a welder in 2004. Dad enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends. Dad will be missed for many reasons mainly for his loving “big bear” nature. He said what he meant and meant what he said , he was not one to mince words, It is for this reason that we always knew he could be trusted. Beyond that dad was found mostly with a sinister smile and a word of wit to share at any given moment. You always knew what direction he was coming from just by looking at his handsome smiling blue eyes. He was one to tell a story that sucked you in and captivated you, only to send you for a loop when it somehow ended in an unexpected joke or mystery that kept you thinking. Some of which we still don’t know that true outcome too, “Thanks Dad”! Dad was a dedicated and loyal man. You knew that if you had him by your side you would always have his undying support and help. Dad was an awesome guy and will be missed deeply.