Rita Kay Patterson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 22, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Rita Kay Patterson (Newton, Kansas). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Kay Patterson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Waldo V. Harms and Hilda M. Harms (Nachtigal); and her brothers, Clayton Harms (Virginia) and Galen Harms. She is survived by: her husband Dean H. Patterson; her children, Douglas Patterson (Janene), Darrell Patterson (Loretta) and Laurie Dove (Chad); her grandchildren, Nicole Menefee (Shawn), Katie Mosher (Justin), Justin Patterson (Becky), Joshua Patterson (Bethany), Deanna, Krysti Phillips (Dustin), Dustin Patterson (Maisie), Coby Patterson, Ashley Oleson (Sam), Carson Dove, Quinn Avendano (Isaiah), Rowan Dove and Mariah Dove; her great grandchildren, Ella and Madison Mosher; her grandchildren, Emma, Thomas, Samuel, Annabelle Patterson, Ryan, Matthew, Zannie, Atley Lanier, Bristol, Brody, Charlotte, Travis Phillips, River, Beckham Avendano, Ezri and Elliotte Dove; her sisters, Verla Vogts (Rodney) and Connie Fukudome (Ted); her sisters-in-law, Roberta Harms and Brenda Harms; and her brother Orlin Harms (Terrie).
Memorials may be given to MCC, 121 E. 30th, North Newton, KS 67117 or Water for Life (Haiti) Box 456, Kalona, IA 52247.
