Nydia “Kathy” Katherine Patterson passed away on July 1, 2024. She was a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She worked as a secretary for the United States Air Force and Space Command for 32 years.
Nydia “Kathy” Katherine Patterson was born on February 8, 1942 to Keith and Rosa (Herrera) James in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On July 8, 1961 she married Ronald Wallace Patterson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Kathy was fond of traveling around the United States and making scrapbooks about her travels. She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for 43 years and was a Sunday School and Children’s Church teacher there for over 35 years. She graduated from Palmer High School in 1960.
She is survived by her loving children, Christine and Donnette (Lynn Crawford) Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Patterson; her parents, Keith and Rosa James; her siblings: Ruby Tamayo, Mary James, and Keith James Jr.; and her foster daughter, Santiba Johnson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2024 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Memorials in Kathy’s name may be made to Grace Baptist Church Parking Fund, 3500 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 or the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Ln., Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
John and Frosty Linderman
7 Jul 2024John and I loved Mrs Patterson, she was so sweet, so for your loss, she will be missed
Christine Patterson
11 Jul 2024Thank you so much!
Doris Howard
7 Jul 2024O MY, what a great day of rejoicing in heaven when another of God’s saints was brought home. Mrs. Patterson was my mentor, friend and my “Sunday school teacher”. Even though she taught the little ones, I learned so much listening to her and watching the children grow in her care. It was always a special blessing to see the the tiny faces light up whenever she would come into the room. They loved listening to her bible stories and songs. I haven’t seen her in several years, but my heart aches to know she’s gone. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends. I know we all weep, but joy comes in the morning, when we all meet again. May the Good Lord comfort you all.
Christine Patterson
11 Jul 2024Thank you so much for your kind words and for attending her service. It was so good to see you!