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Steven “Steve” R. Patterson
CPO USN (RETIRED)
Steven “Steve” Patterson, 62 of Kansas City North, Missouri, passed away April17, 2010 at the VA Hospital. Military graveside will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 12:30 P. M. at the National Cemetery 150 Muncie Rd., Leavenworth Kansas. Steve was born December 4, 1947, in Santa Rita, N.M. His family moved in the first year of his life to Fort Worth, TX., where he resided until enlisting in the U. S. Navy in 1965. He served on river boats in Vietnam thru 1968. He was a welder in the Brooklyn Ship Yards and on an oil rig off the shore of LA,. Steve reentered the Navy in 1971 and joined the Submarine Force where he served for the next nineteen and a half years. He was especially proud of serving on the USS Barbel (SSN 580), the last active US diesel submarine, and on the nuclear submarine USS Los Angeles (SSN 688), until his retirement in 1991. He attained the rank of RMC (SS). After retirement he worked as a photo copier technician for Discovery Office Systems in California and Danka in the Kansas City Metro Area. Steve also was employed by PODS of Grandview, MO. While in the Navy Steve earned the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service (2), Meritorious Unit Commendation(3), Battle E Ribbon (3) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross W/ Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Enlisted Submarine Breast Insignia, and the SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin W/ 5 Stars. Steve was a member of the Fleet Reserve Assoc., a Lifetime member of the VFW (post 5606) and the DAV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie; his father, Fred; his brother, Doug; his stepfather, Gordon; and “Those who gave all”. Steve is survived by his soul mate, Marilyn; his children: Cindy, Marc, Jen, Jennifer Lynn, Chris, Shawn, and Stephanie. His grandchildren; Micaela, Nick, Kayla, and Hanna. His friends Dave, Mike, and many with whom he served and worked. His beloved dog: Duke. His cats: Cleo, Kabuki, TC, Elwood, and Baby Jag. In lieu of flowers, Steve asked donations be sent to “Support Our Troops” (SupportOurTroops.org) at Support Our Troops, P. O. Box 70, Daytona Beach, FL. 32115, with Goods for Care Boxes as memo on the check.
Steve, rest high in heaven as you do in our hearts and minds. Always and all ways.
I’ll always remember your laughter and quick wit. Thank you for everything you did for all of us and for loving us all, mostly my Sis, Chris and of course your first dog Duke. Love you Steve
Fair winds and following seas rest in peace Steve
Steve was a great Submarine Sailor that could always be counted on. A true Shipmate.
Steve was a great Submarine Sailor that could always be counted on. A true Shipmate.
Friends of RMC, Tough to call him Steve because I always knew him as Chief. We served together on LOS ANGELES where he led a dynamite radio division, winning recognition as the best radio division on the waterfront at least twice. He was a fine sailor, leader and man. My thoughts and prayers join those of others who now must face life without him. God Bless Chief Patterson and God Bless America. John Eldridge
I was fortunate to be mentored by Chief Patterson as the Commo on Los Angeles. I have such fond memories of him, I can’t believe that was 20 years ago! Rest your oar shipmate and God Bless. Brian Howes
I was fortunate to be mentored by Chief Patterson as the Commo on Los Angeles. I have such fond memories of him, I can’t believe that was 20 years ago! Rest your oar shipmate and God Bless. Brian Howes
Steve was a true friend and mentor of mine during my time serving with him on the Los Angeles and for years after. I am truly going to miss Steve and all that he represents. He lives on through all that he touched. God Bless you Steve. Your friend and shipmate Jay.
Steve was a true friend and mentor of mine during my time serving with him on the Los Angeles and for years after. I am truly going to miss Steve and all that he represents. He lives on through all that he touched. God Bless you Steve. Your friend and shipmate Jay.
Steve was a true friend and mentor of mine during my time serving with him on the Los Angeles and for years after. I am truly going to miss Steve and all that he represents. He lives on through all that he touched. God Bless you Steve. Your friend and shipmate Jay.
Steve was a true friend and mentor of mine during my time serving with him on the Los Angeles and for years after. I am truly going to miss Steve and all that he represents. He lives on through all that he touched. God Bless you Steve. Your friend and shipmate Jay.
Steve was a true friend and mentor of mine during my time serving with him on the Los Angeles and for years after. I am truly going to miss Steve and all that he represents. He lives on through all that he touched. God Bless you Steve. Your friend and shipmate Jay.
Quick wit and sense of humor indeed! As a junior officer, I learned something from Chief Patterson everyday. We destroyed the KW-7 together, and enjoyed it-he had me laughing the whole time. Great shipmate and mentor-God Bless you RMC and God bless your family. May the Lord grant you his peace.
Quick wit and sense of humor indeed! As a junior officer, I learned something from Chief Patterson everyday. We destroyed the KW-7 together, and enjoyed it-he had me laughing the whole time. Great shipmate and mentor-God Bless you RMC and God bless your family. May the Lord grant you his peace.
Steve you were always a bright ray of sunlight on a gloomy day no matter what was happening. I will cherish your friendship and the many meals we shared and the projects that we would undertake. You could always be counted on to be there if I needed help. I know that God will welcome you with open arms and that you will be a great credit and addition to his team. I will miss you. Rest in peace Chief.
You were a member of our family for so many years, you will be missed. You were a great person for the love you gave our family, my Aunt and Christopher and for serving our country. We know you are always looking down on your loved ones and getting the rest your spirit needed.
Dad, You taught me the name of every tool in your tool box when I was 6yrs old.You showed me how to change oil in a car,would wrestle with me in South Carolina when I was 7yrs.You taught me how to ride my first motorcycle in San Diego Ca. and we flipped that “Scout” on the sand dunes of Exmouth Australia when I was 9yrs old,you told me and Cindy to not tell mom.When I was in choir you came to see me perform and took pictures and you made sure I had my “Sax” when I entered band in Japan.I use to complain about your beard when you would hug me ’cause it always made me itchy.
You were my dad from the day I was born and even after your last breath.We would have always been a family on if………. My Dad was a very intelligent man but not intelligent enough to seek proper help in fighting the battle of alcoholism.
His First daughter always… Stephanie Renee Patterson
We first met in submarine school in ’74 and we served together on the Barbel. He was my big buddy and he referred to me as his lil’ buddy. You’ll be sorely missed, shipmate. God Bless
We didn’t know Steve very well but the few times that we spoke he was always very nice and treated us like an old friend. He will be remembered fondly and missed greatly.
Uncle Steve,
Always Loved, Forever Missed and Never Forgotten!!!
I did not know Steve well, but when we did speak he always had a smile on his face.I am glad that you were able to share happy years together.
Alisa
Northland Pet Services
I did not know Steve well, but when we did speak he always had a smile on his face.I am glad that you were able to share happy years together.
Alisa
Northland Pet Services
It’s been 2 years since you left us, I wish you were still here. I miss you so much.
I just found this. I am heartbroken that I missed you. You taught me to be a sailor. I have a picture of you in office. We have big smiles, in Japan after two days of selling soda. You were the best. And so are your kids. Rest in peace man.
Chief Patterson was my first Chief in my first boat (USS LA). He was the primary reason I stayed in until retirement. He was hilarious and taught me so much. He could do twenty things at the same time and never miss the ashtray with his cigarette while doing it. I can still hear him starting most sentences with “Hey buddy”. I still do several things the same way he taught me to over 30 years ago. One of his funniest stories was talking about when he finished Radio school and they had a long wait before the next one. Said they asked who knew Morse code and took that group somewhere else. They told them they could either pick up trash for a few months or go do a special project. He said he volunteered and the next thing he knew, he was on a river boat in Vietnam. He said he never volunteered again unless he knew exactly what is was.