Alice L. Patterson, 91, of Berne, IN, passed away at 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Swiss Village in Berne, IN. She was born on Friday, April 22, 1932, in Berne, IN. Alice married Charles William “Bill” Patterson on Saturday, December 15, 1951 at the Bethel Brethren Church east of Berne. She was a 1950 graduate of Jefferson High School, Berne, IN. She was a member of the West Missionary Church, Berne, IN. Alice had been a seamstress all her life. She worked for Dunbar Furniture in Berne for 25 years and had also worked for K&S Candy Supplies in Berne. Alice loved gardening and making quilts. She had made several baby quilts for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Gardening Club and of the Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild both in Berne, IN. Alice had made many alterations on several items through the years, including wedding dresses. She and Bill enjoyed wintering in Florida and camping in their motor home.
Alice will be sadly missed by her Son – Rick (Natalie) Patterson, Berne, IN, Daughters – Carolyn Springer, Fort Wayne, IN, Rhonda Hayes, Berne, IN, Daughter-in-law – Kathie Patterson, Berne, IN, 9 Grandchildren, and 15 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Husband – Charles William “Bill” Patterson, Father – Floyd Myers, Mother – Wilma (Tinkham) Myers, Son – Ronald W. Patterson, Brothers – Herbert Myers, James Myers, Harrold Myers, Sisters – Ruth Elett, Izorah Myers, and an infant Brother & Sister.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at West Missionary Church located at 4295 W. St. Rd. 218 Berne, IN. 46711 on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
A service to celebrate her life will follow at 12:00 PM with Pastor Keith Rupp officiating. Interment will follow in the Backesto Cemetery.
Preferred memorials: West Missionary Church 4295 W. SR 218 Berne, IN. 46711