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Mrs. Donna Jean Wright Patterson

Pleasant Hill, CA

October 27, 1945 - November 6, 2022

Oct 27, 1945 - Nov 6, 2022

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What were Donna Jean's favorite foods?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Donna had a lot of allergies to foods later in life, however she absolutely loved classic eggs benedict, ... Read more Donna had a lot of allergies to foods later in life, however she absolutely loved classic eggs benedict, smoked salmon, sashimi... Read more Donna had a lot of allergies to foods later in life,... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite drinks?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Growing up, she had to start her morning with a cup or two of coffee. She loved green tea as well. She loved... Read more Growing up, she had to start her morning with a cup or two of coffee. She loved green tea as well. She loved to have a Manhattan... Read more Growing up, she had to start her morning with a cup... Read more

William Patterson

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What were Donna Jean's favorite songs or musical artists?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

You couldn't talk about music without her mentioning her absolute love for The Beatles and Elvis. The hits... Read more You couldn't talk about music without her mentioning her absolute love for The Beatles and Elvis. The hits of the 50's and 60's... Read more You couldn't talk about music without her mentioning... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite movies?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Again, very eclectic. If she loved something she would let you know. If she didn't like it, she would have... Read more Again, very eclectic. If she loved something she would let you know. If she didn't like it, she would have 10 reasons why. She... Read more Again, very eclectic. If she loved something she would... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite sports teams?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

She was a huge fan of The Green Bay Packers, and wore running back Travis Williams jersey on game day. She... Read more She was a huge fan of The Green Bay Packers, and wore running back Travis Williams jersey on game day. She went to high school... Read more She was a huge fan of The Green Bay Packers, and wore... Read more

William Patterson

Green Bay Packers football, SFGiants Baseball, Warriors basketball. Green Bay Packers football, SFGiants Baseball, Warriors basketball. Green Bay Packers football, SFGiants Baseball, Warriors... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite ways to spend free time?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

She loved to garden, and sadly didn't get to do it enough. She loved to garden, and sadly didn't get to do it enough. She loved to garden, and sadly didn't get to do it ... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite ways to exercise?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

She was one of the first people she knew to do the Original Jane Fonda Workout back in the 80's. She was one of the first people she knew to do the Original Jane Fonda Workout back in the 80's. She was one of the first people she knew to do the ... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite local spots?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is a staple in the family. She and her mother Irene loved it equally. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is a staple in the family. She and her mother Irene loved it equally. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant is a staple in the family.... Read more

What was Donna Jean's favorite color?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Red Red Red

What causes did Donna Jean care about most?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Her family was everything to her. She and her husband Bill were at every single birth of their 7 grandchildren,... Read more Her family was everything to her. She and her husband Bill were at every single birth of their 7 grandchildren, even flew across... Read more Her family was everything to her. She and her husband... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite performances to watch?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Live performances were so loved by Donna. Whether it was professional theatre or her grandchildren's games,... Read more Live performances were so loved by Donna. Whether it was professional theatre or her grandchildren's games, she was there. Live performances were so loved by Donna. Whether it... Read more

What were Donna Jean's favorite vacation spots?

Meredith Patterson Brayley

Donna and Bill were adventurous and loved to get in the car or RV and drive anywhere. She loved Yosemite,... Read more Donna and Bill were adventurous and loved to get in the car or RV and drive anywhere. She loved Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley,... Read more Donna and Bill were adventurous and loved to get in... Read more