Gordon Van Patten Obituary

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Start: 2024-02-23T20:00:00
End: 2024-02-24T00:00:00
Location: Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, MacDonald Chapel

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gordon Van Patten of Howell, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on February 6, 2024, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gordon Van Patten to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Forrest Patten and Elizabeth Van Patten (Wilson); his siblings, Gloria Van Patten, Connie Wells, Janet Mollitor (Larry), Moyne, Jeff, Gary, Harold (Bud) and James Van Patten; and his brother-in-law Michael Skaggs.

He is survived by: his wife Lynn (Soos); his pet Lucy Lou; his sister Joann Skaggs; and his siblings-in-law, Paula Kobylski, Heidi Soos Bryant, Eileen Soos, Pat Van Patten, Cheryl Van Patten, Fran Murphy, Dee Haskell, William Soos, Roderick Soos, James Kobylski, Don Bryant and Garland Wells. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes

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March 14, 2024

Rolf and Kim Christopherson wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gordon Van Patten, “Scott” brought joy to our children for many years. We will truly miss this real Santa Clause. With deepest sympathies.”

February 22, 2024

Frank Sternett wrote a sympathy message

“Scott, I've always reflected back on our friendship as we both enjoyed Oak Grove and the good times there of a small town. Remember too,..... your Mother's smile along w/ yours when in the early 1980's roto-tilling your family garden many seasons w/ my tractor, and later both our services in the Howell Police back then w/ Chief Oiler, Barry Rutter and his son Mike, Officers Leach, Harwood and Jim Reed. Scott, we both experienced a great era in life and meeting Lynn for you was "Wonderful".”

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