Harold W. Patterson, age 98, of Rosebud passed away August 7, 2014 at the Rosebud Health Center in Forsyth. He was 9 hours short of his 99th birthday.
He was born on August 8, 1915 in Oakdale, Missouri to Harold Alexander and Ethel May (Wilhoit) Patterson.
Harold was raised and attended school in Oakdale. When Harold was 10 years old his mother, Ethel May, passed away during childbirth leaving four young children, Harold being the oldest. They managed to hold the family together until a young school teacher came into their lives. Susie May Totten became his mother.
Harold married the love of his life, Muriel N. Jury, on February 4, 1939 in Great Falls, Montana, and for their wedding dinner had a bowl of chili. They had their first wedding cake on their 75th wedding anniversary. From this union three children were born.
Harold lived in Belt, MT where he worked for a body shop for a year before moving to Conrad, MT. He lived in Conrad until 1968, and during that time he sold Chrysler cars and Massey Fergus implements. He owned his own garage before he moved to Lakeside, MT where he was a Supervisor at Bell Manufacturing (Camp trailers). He also was a parts man at Day Equipment.
In 2009, Harold and his wife moved to Rosebud, MT where they lived with their daughter, Nancy. Harold spent his days with his trusted companion, “Tillie”. She was constantly at his bedside in his later years.
Harold is survived by his son, Jerry W. Patterson of Kalispell, MT; Granddaughter, Cindy Patterson; Great Granddaughter JadaLynn Patterson; Grandson Jon Patterson, all of Casper, WY; daughter, Nancy Pasha; Grandson Larry (Carolyn) Pasha; Great Grandson, Richard Pasha (Stephany); Great Granddaughter, Kellee Pasha, all of Anaconda, MT; Granddaughter Amy (Brad) Adler; Great Grandsons, Boe (Sara) , Wyatt (Amanda), Barrett & Shay; Granddaughter Tara (Delbert) Moore; Great Granddaughter Paige and Great Grandson Cotton all of Rosebud, and brother Joseph (Judy Dodge) Patterson of Arvada, Co.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Darrel and Charles; sisters Viola and Wilma Lois; his loving wife of 75 years, Muriel, and an infant son.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the PeeWee Pasha Memorial Scholarship Fund at Rosebud High School; PO Box 38; Rosebud, MT 59347-0038.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday August 11, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday August 12, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday August 11, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday August 12, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, MT 59327
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J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Harold Patterson – May you find comfort in your loving memories, great pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mr. Patterson. It was not the Creator’s purpose that mankind suffer (Romans 5:12). God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). In the Bible we are promised a resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Julie Ellen Katana says
Harold and Muriel were great friends of my parents, and daughter Nancy was my big sister in Rainbow Girls. Jerry was a friend of my brother, Jim. My brother and I were able to visit Harold and Muriel in Rosebud in June 2013 and were so tickled to see the humor and love still twinkling in their eyes. Muriel teased Harold that she was due a new diamond for their upcoming 75th anniversary. We were delighted to be able to visit with these dear old friends of our parents. May God bless them and keep them forever near. Sincere condolences to all the family. Maybe your memories comfort you in your grief.
Wiley & Mary Snell says
Nancy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the arms of the Lord.
Ray and Karen Pellant says
Nancy and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time.
Diane Welbes says
Nancy–so sorry about dad, he was so special. Wish I could have been there, but know I loved both of them.