Ronald Preston Patton's Obituary
Ronald Preston Patton, 58, of Graham passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 1, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. Born July 2, 1960 in Stuttgart, AR and raised in Sweet Home, Oregon.
Ron was retired from the Navy in 1998 after 20 years of service; he has worked the last 19 years as an HVAC Technician in the Engineering department at Safeco Field for the Seattle Mariners.
Ron had a great love for the outdoors, flying his plane, riding his motorcycle, long road trips and camping with family. Also spending time with his wife Tressa and the grandkids was a great love of his.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace P Patton and Betty L Patton. He is survived by his children Randall, Joshua and Jennifer Patton, also his daughter Kalista Quy, his step children Matthew and Katie Badger. His siblings Tracie (Larry) Arnold of Oregon, Denise (Louis) Sellers of Washington, Bruce Patton of Washington, Gordon (Billie) Patton of Oregon and Greg Patton of Oregon. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other family members as well as friends that loved him.
Family will be having a private memorial on Friday, June 2019. Another memorial will be scheduled for friends and other family at a time and place not yet determined. We will keep everyone posted.
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