John Wesley Patterson left this world on January 16th at 11:45am on the Island of Kauai after a 3 year bout with Cancer. As a Colorado Native John worked as a Teacher, Coach and retired a Paint Professional of 35 years in 2017. John was born in Pueblo on November 21, 1952 to George Lewis Patterson and Lena Mae Morton. He was preceded in death by wife Blaise Ann Bailey. John is survived by his son Ryan (Gabrielle) and grandchildren Lyon, Lenna Patterson along with his younger brother Michel and their little brother Rich. John was a passionate ice fisherman who loved spending his days on Eleven Mile and enjoyed his retirement at his Hartsel property. He was an extremely loving and kind soul who will be missed by everyone.