Lucius "Pat" Patterson

• Born: 11/16/24 in Ashville, NC

• Grew-up in New Orleans until he enlisted in the Navy and became a Navy pilot

• Attended Julliard School of Music in New York City and became a professional horn player in both New York City and Detroit, MI

• Changed his career and was employed by Ford Motor Company in Michigan and in 1960 accepted a transfer to Newport Beach, CA where he worked for the Aeronutronics Division of Ford until his retirement

• Was the consummate, respectful, gentleman

• Loved his family with every inch of his being

• Missed his wife of 50 years, and was proud of his children and grandchildren and delighted with his great grandchildren

• Treasured his friendships

• Was an avid reader, a computer expert, and he loved learning about as much new technology as he could

• Was an intellectual that continued to attend university classes

• Was financially astute

• Enjoyed cooking and was a knowledgeable wine connoisseur

• Frequented museums

• Volunteered in his community for over 30 years

• Survived by his children Sandra (Sunnye) Salway (Clancy), Geoffrey Patterson and Cheryl Lou Patterson; Sister Mabel Leito in Fort Worth, TX; Grandchildren Thea Johnston (David), Buffy Thom (Michael), Megan McLean, Scott and Matt Patterson and great grandchildren Ava Jean, Scout, Harlow and Willoughby

Arrangements under the direction of Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary FD1176, Corona Del Mar, CA.