Ralph W. Patterson

Ralph W. Patterson age 84, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 in a Roseburg hospital. He was born February 25, 1928 in Red Bluff, California to Kathryn and R.W. Patterson. Ralph taught forestry at UCC for several years. He served as a volunteer policeman with the Roseburg Police Dept. for 10 years and loved every minute of it. Survivors include his wife Gladys Patterson; children Susan Josifik, Dennis Patterson and Ralph Patterson; six step-children; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday, July 16, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Fair Oaks Community Church. Private cremation rites have been held.