Kevin was born March 30, 1966 in Brunswick, Maine, to Alexander and Carol (McClellan) Paterson. Kevin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1985 and proudly served his country honorably as a Sergeant. In 1998, Kevin joined the Army National Guard. He was discharged with full honors in 2009.
Sergeant Paterson was a brave and loyal soldier. He received several awards during his time in the armed forces including: Good Conduct Medal 4th AWD, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon 2nd AWD, Navy Unit Commendation Letter of Appreciation 2nd AWD, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal 2nd AWD, Meritorious Mast, Certificate of Appreciation Operation Fire Storm, and The Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while deployed in Kosovo during Operations Enduring Freedom. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Marines never left him, as friends and family will attest.
Kevin will be lovingly remembered by his ex-spouse, Maggie (Salazar) Paterson; daughter Amber Paterson; his stepdaughters Lisa Moore (Craig), Krissy McLean (Jerry), and Barbara Alexander; Mother, Carol Stephan (Robert); brothers Craig Paterson (Candis), Stephen Paterson; sister Donna Murray (Eugene); and his 13 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father Alexander Paterson in 2004.
Funeral Service is scheduled for 12:00pm on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Lawncrest Chapel 1522 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA. From there, we will be escorted by The Patriot Guard to The Northern California Veterans Cemetery at 11800 Gas Point Rd, Igo, CA for the committal service that will take place at 2:00pm. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Donations can be sent to:
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Professional services conducted by Lawncrest Chapel & Memorial Park in Redding, CA
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