Nancy Lorraine Patterson's Obituary
Tacoma, Washington - Nancy Patterson peacefully passed away on July 12, 2022. She was born Nancy Lorraine Tidd in Tacoma in 1930 and lived in Tacoma all her life. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948 and kept many of her classmates close friends throughout her life. Nancy loved flowers and food â€" particularly desserts. She loved warm sunny days. She loved playing card games. Most of all, she loved lively get-togethers with family and friends. We all miss her. She is survived by her beloved husband, Don (Darrell) Patterson, with whom she shared her life for over 73 years. She is also survived by their two sons, Mark (wife Darce) Patterson and Dave Patterson, by their grandchildren Larissa, Josh, Brandon and Bill Patterson, and by their great-grandchildren. A graveside ceremony will be held August 15, 2022 at 1:30 at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the UW Medicine Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund in Nancy Patterson's honor. You may write a check to UW Foundation - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund and mail to UW Medicine Advancement, Attn: Gift Processing, Box 358045, Seattle, WA 98195-8045. Or please visit https://give.uwmedicine.org/give/?source=ADRCRE to make a gift online.
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