Obituary of Melvin Paterson

Melvin James "Pat" Paterson age 88, of Banning, CA, passed away on February 20, 2008. He was born in Enterprize, OR on June 26, 1919. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a Past Commander and Life Member of VFW Post 2085, Ontario, CA. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife Velma J. Paterson in 2002 and by his eldest son, Wm. L. Paterson in 1992. He is survived by daughter Jeanne L. Stone of Clinto, UT; sons: James G. Paterson of Ontario, CA & John E. Paterson of Gilbert, AZ; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grand children and 7 great-great grand children. Funeral service at 11am on February 29, 2008 at Wiefels & Son Memorial Chapel. Interment at 11:30am on March 3, 2008 at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging area # 3. Arrangements are under the direction of Wiefels & Son Mortuary in Banning, CA.