Gaylord Patten

Gaylord Lee Patten, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Veterens Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Maurice & Lillian (Daily) Patten, he was born on August 2, 1919 in Grand Rapids. A decorated veteran of World War II, Gaylord served with the U.S. Army in the European-African Middle-Eastern theatres and was a receipient of the Purple Heart medal. Following the war, he joined the family business, Patten's Michigan Monument Company. Survivors include his wife, Noreen Patten; and son, Dr. Neil A. Patten, both of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, honored provders of Vererans Funeral Care. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gaylord Patten, please visit our flower store.