William Donald Patterson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Donald Patterson of Lawrence, Kansas, who passed away on March 10, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Donald Patterson to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Patterson and Delpha Sullivan Patterson; his daughter Kay Patterson; and his granddaughter Shakeilee. He is survived by: his wife Kumiyo Hara; his daughters, Mina Kawakami and Aya Patterson; and his grandchildren, Sakura, Kaishin Kawakami and Shaydon Takeshi Folsom-Patterson. He is also survived by his family, friends.
Memorial contributions in honor of Bill may be made to his wife, Kumiyo Patterson, as a gesture of support.
