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In memory of
Mrs. Donna Jean Wright Patterson
October 27, 1945 - November 6, 2022
Oct 27, 1945 - Nov 6, 2022
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Obituary
Donna Jean Wright Patterson, passed peacefully on November 06, 2022, at her home in Pleasant Hill of over 55 years, after a long cardiac illness and heart failure.
Donna lived a beautiful, full and dignified life. She was fiercely passionate – holding fast to her beliefs, defending those she loved, and always seeking to better herself and her family.
Her husband of 55 years, Bill Patterson, simply adored her from the moment they met. Together …
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Community Involvement
Volunteered for
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Girl Scouts
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Strandwood Elementary
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Huntington's Disease Society of America
Volunteer of
College Park High School
Volunteer of
Pleasant Hill Rebels Cheerleaders
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What were Donna Jean's favorite vacation spots?
Donna and Bill were adventurous and loved to get in the car or RV and drive anywhere…
Donna and Bill were adventurous and loved to get in the car or RV and drive anywhere. She love…
Donna and Bill were adventurous and loved to get in the car or RV and drive anywhere. She loved Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, D…
What were Donna Jean's favorite performances to watch?
Live performances were so loved by Donna. Whether it was professional theatre or her…
Live performances were so loved by Donna. Whether it was professional theatre or her grandchil…
Live performances were so loved by Donna. Whether it was professional theatre or her grandchildren's games, she was the…
What causes did Donna Jean care about most?
Her family was everything to her. She and her husband Bill were at every single birt…
Her family was everything to her. She and her husband Bill were at every single birth of their…
Her family was everything to her. She and her husband Bill were at every single birth of their 7 grandchildren, even fl…
What was Donna Jean's favorite color?
Red
Red
Red
Timeline
Born
October 27th, 1945
San Francisco, CA
Graduated from high school
1964
Harry Ells High School
Got married to William Patterson
July 27th, 1967
Antioch, CA
Survived by
Meredith Patterson Brayley
Daughter
Melaine Patterson Huth
Daughter
Robert Patterson
Son
Michelle Patterson O'Hearn
Daughter
William Patterson
Husband
Robert Patterson
Son
Michelle O'Hearn
Daughter
William Patterson
Spouse
Sandy and Steve Dorsey
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Cause of death
Congestive Heart Failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
Hospice care provided by
Hospice East Bay
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