Erma Patterson's Obituary
Mrs. Erma Patterson, age 94, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. She was born September 5, 1927, in Grand Haven to Herm and Marie (VanDoorne) Diephouse. On November 17, 1979, she married Raymond Patterson and he preceded her in death on August 14, 1999.
Erma was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, Gideon’s International Auxiliary, and the Tri-Cities Museum. She enjoyed Knitting, traveling, and reading.
She is survived by three stepchildren: Hazel Parker, Mary (John) Fitzgerald, and Raymond Patterson, Jr.; ten grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews: David (Evelyn) Diephouse, Sally (James) Jacobs, Gretchen (Jerry) Weesies, and John (Kathy Zurvalec) Diephouse. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Diephouse, and stepdaughter, Karen (Dave) Hollerbach.
A private family service will take place at Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory Erma may be given to Grand Haven Christian School. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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