Don Patterson, 92
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Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Don A. Patterson, 92, went home to the Lord on Aug. 18, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Polson. His family had been with him throughout his final days.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary; and his children Paul and wife Denise, Julie and husband Chip, Dana and husband Mike and his sister Donna. He is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and cousins Ken and Doug and families in Alberta, Canada.
He loved his family and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
No service will be held until a later time when all the family can gather to scatter his ashes and celebrate his life.
The family wants to thank the doctors, nurses and staff for their care and compassion for Don in his final days. It was greatly appreciated. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Polson.