Obituary of Douglas R Patterson

Douglas R. Patterson died on February 12th, 2017 at the age of 63. Douglas, is survived by his 2 brothers John and David Patterson and his 6 children Dena Hargis, Eileen Hargis, Bridgett Patterson-Maldonado, Michael Patterson, Kathleen Shooshtari, and Brian Patterson. He also leaves behind his 13 grandchildren Elizabeth Hargis , Kimberly Perkins, Chandler Patterson , James Sims, Heinrich Sims, Ethaniel Shooshtari , Gretchen Sims, Dante Shooshtari, Isabella Patterson-Maldonado, Emarsyn Patterson-Maldonado, Mariana Patterson-Maldonado, Harmony Patterson, and Luis Patterson-Maldonado, and his 2 Great Grandchildren Dakota Mitchell, and Conner McIntosh Douglas was born on January 21, 1954 in Elmhurst, Illinois to William and Kathryn Patterson. After moving to Arizona in the summer of 1972, he met and married his wife Colleen Mitchell in 1979. After 12 years of marriage he lost his wife to cancer in 1991. He raised his children to be strong, hardworking, loving, and selflessly showed them that no matter what family comes first. Douglas had his Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, and various certificates for Mechanical and Maintenance services. He was employed by Villa Maria Care Center for over 17 years as a maintenance man. Douglas passed away doing what he loved, riding his 2006 Harley Davidson FXRS. He had a strong passion for riding, and enjoyed every moment on his bike. Douglas started riding at the young age of 14 with a homemade mini bike with a Briggs & Stratton motor. Over the 49 years Douglas has been riding he has gone on many adventures and met many people. Douglas was preceded in death by his sister, Jana Kay Patterson, father, William Patterson, his mother, Kathryn Patterson, his wife, Colleen Patterson (Mitchell), and his fallen friends. Douglas was a wonderful man and was loved by all. He will be missed by everyone who he has crossed paths with. His legacy and memories will live on in all of us. A Celebration of life is scheduled for February 25th, 2017 at 11:00am. The service will be held at Adair Funeral Home on Dodge, 1050 N. Dodge Tucson Arizona 85716. After the service he will be laid to rest at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705. After the services a potluck reception will be held at The Bashful Bandit, 3686 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716. Flowers and condolences can be sent to the Adair Funeral Home on Dodge. If you would like to bring anything to the potluck reception, please contact The Bashful Bandit At 520-795-8996.