Audrey Patterson

Audrey Morraine (Cummings) Patterson was born December 1, 1926 in Superior, WI to Cyril and Mary Cummings. She peacefully passed away September 21, 2015 in Yakima, WA. Audrey grew up in Superior with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating high school, Audrey moved to Minneapolis, MI to live with her brother Gary and find work. She later moved to Chicago and found work manufacturing supplies for the U.S. Military during WW II. She returned to Superior at the end of the war and met Jim Johnson. They eventually married and moved to Tacoma, WA with their 2 children, Patricia and Gary. Audrey was a stay at home mom but was always active in her children’s school and sports activities. After divorcing Jim, Audrey later met and married Walter Patterson. They built a home in Spanaway where many special gatherings and holidays took place. All the children loved the pond and stream at grandma and grandpa’s. Audrey and Walt had many businesses including Wicks Trophy and Jorma Chair. After selling the businesses, they later turned to real estate ownership. Upon retiring, Audrey and Walt spent their time traveling in their motor home. Many Summers were spent driving to Superior, various casinos and Washington and Oregon beaches with their beloved dogs that were such a big part of her life. Health issues later forced Audrey and Walt into assisted living. After Walt passed away, Audrey moved to Yakima to be closer to her daughter. Audrey resided in Yakima at Chesterly Court 8 years before passing away. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Knapp; son Garold Johnson; stepson Walter Patterson; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson Gregg Johnson. A service will be held Saturday October 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Yakima Covenant Church. A burial service will be held at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery in Renton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice in Audrey’s name. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Audrey Patterson, please visit our flower store.