Obituary for Teresa Patterson
Teresa Margurite Elizabeth Patterson, 65, of Leavenworth, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. She was born March 22, 1955, the daughter of David and Vivian (McKenzie) Allison.
On Feb. 18, 1983, Teresa married John Patterson. He survives at the home. She is also survived by two children, Jennifer Patterson of Leavenworth and Brian (Robyn) Patterson of Lansing, Kan.; three step-children, Sharon Hochard of Tracy, Mo., Connie (John) Marshall and Ron Patterson both of Leavenworth; three siblings, Rose (Danny) Case of Leavenworth, Raymond Allison and Chris Allison both of Lawrence, Kan.; her special daughter, granddaughter and son by love, Pam Whiddon, Sabrina Hiatt and Neal Norman; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and her much loved fur baby, Sadie.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Betty Leskoff, Larry Allison, Anthony “Tony” Allison and David “Davie” Allison, Jr.
Teresa retired from the Leavenworth VA after 38 years. She started work in the canteen and finished her career in the mailroom. She met so many wonderful people through the years at the VA. She loved working for the Veterans; they held a very special place in her heart. After retirement she enjoyed time spent with her husband on the farm taking care of the cattle, baling hay, gardening and working in the yard.
She loved flowers and her birds, especially the hummingbirds. She loved traveling to her house at the lake. The 1st weekend of October was always spent with family at the Versailles Applefest. She was always so excited for the time to come! There were countless mini golfing and ice cream ventures. She was always up for a shopping trip with her girls or lunch out with the family. She loved her family and friends so much. You couldn’t take her anywhere without her knowing someone and having to stop for a chat. No better time was spent than on a Saturday night of family karaoke or playing games. She loved good food, lots of laughs and making wonderful memories. Her infectious smile was contagious to all around her. She touched the hearts of many and will forever be remembered for just being “her”.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. If you prefer not to send flowers, the family suggests memorials in her name be made to Warhorses for Veterans, 5600 W. 183rd Street, Stilwell, KS 66085 or visit the website at www.whfv.org
On Feb. 18, 1983, Teresa married John Patterson. He survives at the home. She is also survived by two children, Jennifer Patterson of Leavenworth and Brian (Robyn) Patterson of Lansing, Kan.; three step-children, Sharon Hochard of Tracy, Mo., Connie (John) Marshall and Ron Patterson both of Leavenworth; three siblings, Rose (Danny) Case of Leavenworth, Raymond Allison and Chris Allison both of Lawrence, Kan.; her special daughter, granddaughter and son by love, Pam Whiddon, Sabrina Hiatt and Neal Norman; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and her much loved fur baby, Sadie.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Betty Leskoff, Larry Allison, Anthony “Tony” Allison and David “Davie” Allison, Jr.
Teresa retired from the Leavenworth VA after 38 years. She started work in the canteen and finished her career in the mailroom. She met so many wonderful people through the years at the VA. She loved working for the Veterans; they held a very special place in her heart. After retirement she enjoyed time spent with her husband on the farm taking care of the cattle, baling hay, gardening and working in the yard.
She loved flowers and her birds, especially the hummingbirds. She loved traveling to her house at the lake. The 1st weekend of October was always spent with family at the Versailles Applefest. She was always so excited for the time to come! There were countless mini golfing and ice cream ventures. She was always up for a shopping trip with her girls or lunch out with the family. She loved her family and friends so much. You couldn’t take her anywhere without her knowing someone and having to stop for a chat. No better time was spent than on a Saturday night of family karaoke or playing games. She loved good food, lots of laughs and making wonderful memories. Her infectious smile was contagious to all around her. She touched the hearts of many and will forever be remembered for just being “her”.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. If you prefer not to send flowers, the family suggests memorials in her name be made to Warhorses for Veterans, 5600 W. 183rd Street, Stilwell, KS 66085 or visit the website at www.whfv.org