Theodora M. Patterson was born on July 5, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away peacefully at the family home on June 6, 2011. Our Dora graduated from Minneapolis North High School class of 1961. Dora was a devoted family person caring for many family members throughout her life. After high school Dora began working at Powers Department Store. Later employed as a seamstress in the family business. She retired in 2005, after 34 years of service as an employee at Community Hospital Linen Services.
She was a person who enjoyed cooking for family and close friends, traveling, singing and listening to Dionne Warwick. Dora especially loved family reunion time and BBQ picnics.
Survived by sisters: Gloria J. Johnson, Annette E. Mahan, Stella Y. Coleman (Darrell) and special friend/caretaker Bruce Loken, along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents: William H. and Gladys M. (Allen) Patterson; brothers: William R., Arnold A., Theodore R., and Clarence P. Patterson; Sister: Juanita M. Myers.
She will be deeply missed.
Funeral Service 1pm, Monday, June 13, 2011 at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Interment Morningside Memorial Garden.
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