Claude Eugene Patterson

Claude Eugene Patterson, 84, of Liberal, passed away on June 21, 2017 at Wheatridge Park Care Center. He was born on April 22, 1933 to Clyde Thomas Patterson and Josie (Truett) at Horace, Kansas. Claude worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Liberal area Vo-tech for around 30 years. He also served his country in the United States Air force for 15 years. On January 26, 1955 he married. Fujie (Tomita) in Tokyo Japan. She preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons Tom Patterson and wife Nikki of Liberal. Steve Tazumi and wife Rose of Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Three Sisters Elaine Scroggins of Wyoming, Sheridyn Wade of Oklahoma, Sarah William of Oregon. Four Grandchildren - Mariko Betts and husband Jim of Liberal, Luke Patterson of Denver, Colorado, Anthony Owens of Liberal, Kaelan Owens and Roger Martinez of Liberal.. Three Great Grandchildren - Blayden and Bentlee Betts and Cambrie Martinez. Claude was preceded in death by Parents, wife, two sisters Barbara St John, Sandy Rutherford. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church of Liberal. Memorial Service will be at 10:00am, July 5, 2017 at Believers Ministry Church, with Pastor Frank Holman, officiating. Inurnment will be held following services at Restlawn Cemetery, Liberal, Kansas, with Pastor Dalkey Davis, officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Tabernacle Church or Believers Ministry Church both of Liberal. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Claude Eugene Patterson please visit our Sympathy Store.