Daniel L. Patterson, 59, of Paradise, went home to walk with his Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. Gillespie Patterson, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, Daniel was the son of Harold and Janet Hamilton Patterson of Millersville. He was a 1968 graduate of Pequea Valley High School. He was retired from Service Star where he had been employed as a Truck Driver for 14 years. He had been a member of the Christ Lutheran Church, Georgetown Methodist and most recently the Calvary Church of Lancaster.
He enjoyed camping, sports, spending time with his family and singing in the choir at church.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children: Timothy A. Patterson, husband of Lori, of Reamstown and Victoria Lee Capoferri, wife of Brian, of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Cole, Taylor and Joey Capoferri and two siblings, Ronald Patterson of Columbia and Lisa Buckius of Millersville.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, Pa., followed by interment in the Upper Octorara Cemetery of Parkesburg. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Church from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Daniel's memory may be made to "Joni and Friends", 5307 Main Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520-1609
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Barb - I am so sorry to hear
Barb - I am so sorry to hear about Dan. But also relieved that he is done with all of the pain and suffering that he has endured for all those years. My prayers are with you and your family.
Barb, my deepest condolences
Barb, my deepest condolences on Dan's passing. Know that he's at Peace and will rest easy. My thoughts are with you and your family. -Greg-
DANIEL L. PATTERSON
BARB-
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR HUSBAND, DAN. BE COMFORTED TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. MY MOST FAVORITE SCRIPTURES ARE PSALM 23 AND 83:18, ECCL. 9:5 AND REV. 21:1-5. WHEN MY HEALTH AND THINGS GET ME DOWN THESE SCRIPTURES COME TO MIND AND KEEP ME GOING. I HOPE THEY COMFORT YOU AS WELL.
Barb,,,I was so sorry ot hear
Barb,,,I was so sorry ot hear about Dan passsing away,,,you and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry about your loss
Dear Barb,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Dan. May your memories give you strength, and the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Take comfort in, and lean toward your circle of family and friends. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sending my sincere condolences,
Rhonda (Harvey) Hardesty
Passing of a great guy
Dear Barb & family,
I am so sorry to learn about Dan's passing. He will be missed everyday by everyone who new him. I will miss him every morning as I looked forward to his emails which I enjoyed.
barb, prayers be with you and
barb,
prayers be with you and your family's. we are very sorry to hear of your husband passing on.
we will keep all of you in our thoughts.
Barb, We are sorry to hear of
Barb,
We are sorry to hear of Dan's death. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers as well as Tori and Tim. We will continue to think of you these days..............Doris and Carl
Dan's Passing
Barb,
We are sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I lost a good email buddy.
One thing we do know that Dan is now in the hands of the Lord.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Milan & Sandy Kratzer
A TRUE Family man
I remember Dan every Saturday Morning over at Garden Spot watching the kids bowl and talking with whoever would come his way, I am sure that this is a small token of what he did with his family, but it is certainly the part that I saw, I also saw parents just drop their kids off- - - that is something I never saw Dan and Barb do. It's been many years since I saw you last, I know that you will be upstairs and you will continue to watch your family. God Speed, Dan.
Nick Summers-Kinzers
My Sympathy to you, Barb
I was saddened to hear of Dan's passing, but I knew his heart and I know that he is in Heaven. We will keep you and your family in our prayers for a long time to come.
Hi Barb, We were sorry to
Hi Barb,
We were sorry to hear of Dan's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed seeing both of you at the various picnics. If we can help you with anything in the future please call.
Mike & Naja Hart
Thinking of you
I was so sad to hear about Dan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Dan is now with my Dad and I'm sure catching up and sharing jokes!
Praying for you
I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing but rejoicing in the fact that he is walking with his Lord and Savior! My God's peace surround and comfort you during this time here and rest in the fact that someday you will be together again.
dan
Barb,
I am so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family.
Terry
Thoughts and Prayers
We are so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. I still remember all those fun times at Midget football and cheerleading where he would be there to support us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Barb, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and will continue in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
John and Carole
Dan's passing
Dear Barb,Tim and Tori-
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing.I will miss his inspirational,funny,touching emails.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May knowing that he is with his Lord in a much better place, give you comfort.
Love,
Faith Woo
Victoria, B.C.
So very sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss. Worked with Dan when he was at ServiStar.
We will miss Dan
Dear Barb and family, I will miss hearing him sing "I can only imagine". He no longer needs to imagine! PTL We are praying for your family.
Tim and Linda Ansel
Remember the Happy times
Barb,I was sadden to hear of Danny's passing,my heart goes out to you &
and your family.I can remember all the fun that was had at Hamilton reunions, and how Danny loved the volleyball & softball games. Remember the good times. Brenda
Dan Patterson
Dear Barb and Family,
I was so shocked and saddened to read about Dan's passing. I know he is finally at peace and released from worldly pain. I will always remember his wicked sense of humor and all the patience he had with his crazy therapists at Magee! Thank you so much for keeping in touch at Christmas all these years.
You are in my prayers.
Fondly,
Gail
Dear Barb and family: We in
Dear Barb and family:
We in the choir will miss Dan. I enjoyed reading his e-mails that he sent.
What came to mind when I heard of Dan's passing was the song he sang "I Can Only Imagine''. Now he is with the Lord and his 'Imagine' has become reality.
He was a blessing to many.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Barb, Tori, Tim and family,
So sorry to hear the news of Dan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barb and family, I am so
Barb and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. It seems like just yesterday that he was at Magee. He had such great strength and humor
and I have enjoyed hearing from him through his e-mails. I know he really is walking now with God. It's the first thing I thought of when Gail told me. Peace be with you.
Dawn
Barb, I was so shocked at
Barb, I was so shocked at Dan's passing having just received emails from him on Friday. My thoughts are with you, Tim and Tori. I will see you on Thursday.
Debbie
Barb, My heartfelt
Barb,
My heartfelt condolences to you and the family. I was one of the recipients of his emails, and he made me laugh through those emails many times just when I needed a good laugh! Having known Dan since Kindergarten, he will be greatly missed! You have been a shining light in your loving care and faithfulness to Dan all these years. May God grant you peace and comfort through this time of grief and loss!
Evie Zook
Barb and Family - I was
Barb and Family - I was stunned to hear about Danny, a favorite cousin. Thought about all our childhood memories which made me smile. Quiet, easier and more simple times. He set very high standards (for others) for living a difficult and painful life. Heaven has just acquired a very special "Angel", one with a wicked sense of humor and one who will continue to watch over his beloved family. May he enjoy his new-found freedom. Work (Christmas at Walmart) and the the weather (shoveling out from snow) will prevent us from being there physically, but we will be with everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh Barbara, Barbara, I am
Oh Barbara, Barbara, I am soo glad you got to come to the Wives Club lunch, just the day before!! I am soo glad someone asked you how Dan was...so you could "give us a little forwarning"...or what a shock the call would have been, just a day latter! (well, it was still a shock!)
I am also thankful to have seen and talked with him a little, at the banquet!
I was tellin' Elvin and Kez your FUNNY story about Dan crashin' around the dentist's office. Oh, the stories you could tell!
And praise God, he doesn't "have to imagine, anymore"!
Prayin' for You & Yours, Glenda
Dan L. Patterson
Barb and family,
It is so very sad to hear of Dan's passing. He was certainly an inspiration to many. From his wonderful humor to his will to go on, he was a great mentor. I know he is walking now with God. He told me once that in his dreams he could walk and I never forgot that. And Barb, you are still the person I most admire.
My heartfelt condolences to Barb and Dan's family.
I had once heard a man say that he once was angry that he had no shoes until he met a man who had no feet. Dan had no use of his legs and very very limited use of his upper body, but I never once heard him complain. As a matter of fact, I can never remember a time that he didn't have a smile on his face.....a praise on his lips......and a positive word of encouragement flowing from his heart.
Barb.....Dan has been a constant source of encouragement to me over the past 10 years. I will miss him and his emails immensely, but am still being encouraged in his faith....and rejoicing that Dan is truly now walking and dancing with his Lord and mine!
God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Terry
So sorry for your loss.
We will always remember Dan coming up to the horseshoe pits. He did enjoy watching the games. He will be sorely missed. The only consulation is, he is in a far better place than we; no more suffering. He is home at last with his creator.
I'm so sorry to hear the
I'm so sorry to hear the news. I alsways remember my mom (Diane Frymyer) talking so fondly of Danny. It's been many, many, many years since I last saw Danny but I remember how he'd make me smile when I was a little girl at somebody's pool. Yes - it's been that long and I was in elementary school. Please take care!
My sincere sympathies are
My sincere sympathies are extended to you and your family.
The passing of our dear friend
The passing of my dear friend Dan makes me sad, but gives me joy to know he is singing and dancing for the Lord's birthday...in his presence. Will miss his lovely voice and twisted sense of humor! Sharon Ferrante(nurse from Joni Camp)
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God bless you!
Cindy Hartshorne Walton
Barb and family, Our deepest
Barb and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will always remember Dan as we first met him ---- carrying your pocketbook into the Midget football game.
Memories will sustain you through this difficult time.
To Barb & family, My
To Barb & family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to say good bye to him. You will be in my prayers.
Love Melanie
Our deepest sympathy to you
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Rest in Peace Dan
I am so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember Dan's great stories and enjoying a good cigar at the Tree House. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
My Condolences from California
This is to express my deepest condolences to Dans family and close friends. I will always remember his smile and his athletic ability. I worked with Dan at Dutch Haven during High School and will always remember his special attribute of being genuine to his friends and family. His loss is truly a loss to his family and the world. I am sure he is at peace in a better place. Thank you for being a friend during our time together. May peace be with you.
From a friend. Dave Borland, Class of 1968
Your Loss
Barb and Family
It has been a few years I can only hope you remember us. We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. We remember very well your faithfulness to him and he in return a blessing to you. May God Bless you all and comfort you until you meet him again.Know that we care and are praying for you. Danny Pauline and Dana
Sending prayers
Dear Barb,
I am so sorry to hear of Dans passing. My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.