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Obituary: Patton, Robert Lee

Age 86

PATTON, Robert Lee (Age 86) Robert passed away on September 25, 2014.

He was born on May 20, 1928 in Reardan, Washington to Alexander (AC) and Alice Patton.

Bob was a graduate of Reardan High School and attended Kinman Business University in Spokane.

Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He worked as a bookkeeper/manager in Colfax from 1957-1969 for the Grain Growers Association and later for Gus J. Bouten Construction in Spokane until his retirement.

Bob is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joyce; his daughter, Laura Rohr; grandsons, Brandon and Shawn; four stepsons, Jim, Ken, Del, Dan and their families; six nieces, Shirley, Connie, Debbie, Diana, Darla, Donnelle and two nephews, Dennis and Doug and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and also his sisters, Beverly Lazz and Joan LaVerne.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11:00 am at Spokane Cremation, 2832 North Ruby, Spokane.

Private interment will be at the Washington State Veteran’s Cemetery at Medical Lake.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Spokane Cancer Society.