Sybil Patterson

Sybil Patterson, 90, died peacefully Monday morning September 13, 2010 of natural causes. Sybil was born on May 24, 1920 in Salt Lake City to Acton and Ivy Naylor Rodwell. She married Gale H. Patterson July 20, 1945. Recently they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary and their 90th birthdays at a festive gathering. Sybil graduated from West High in 1937 and attended The University of Utah. As a young woman she worked for the State of Utah, Remington Arms, and the Internal Revenue Service in Salt Lake City. Later the family moved to Denver where she worked for the Colorado DMV, returning to Holladay in 1969. Sybil was a lifelong Presbyterian and a proud member of Mt. Olympus Presbyterian Church since 1971. She was witty, an ardent Democrat and always the life of the party. A friend to many, beloved by all. She will be greatly missed!

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Amy Williams and Dorothy Goodman. She is survived by: her husband Gale "Pat;" children Barbara (Phil) Kuehnert, Carlsbad, CA., James, Cottonwood Heights, Steven (Julie), Aiken, SC., and Nancy (Jeffrey) Klekas, Sandy; grandchildren: David Patterson, Sandy, Dian (Ryan) Ledbetter, Mandeville, LA., Kris Kuehnert, Carlsbad, CA., Ryan and Aaron Patterson, SLC, and Steven and Michael Klekas, SLC; and great-grandchildren: Carter and Catherine Ledbetter, Mandeville, LA.

A memorial service and luncheon will be held on Friday, September 17, at 12:00pm at Mt. Olympus Presbyterian Church, 3280 East 3900 South. A visitation with the family will begin 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Cross. Messages and tributes for Sybil's family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com