"A Tribute to my Grandfather John C. Patterson"

The following tribute was written by Lillian B Morgan about John C Patterson who was born in Brock, Ontario, Canada on March 16th, 1841 and died in Ogden, Utah, USA on the 28th of March, 1931

A tribute to my Grandfather John C Patterson
By Lillian B Morgan

A loving, kind, gentle old man who lived ninety years, straight as a ramrod and true blue- a real pioneer and had known hard times -- rugged living and plenty of hard work.  He mellowed in his later years and was a gentle fellow, talked softly and wouldn't harm a fly -- he lived alone after losing his wife early in the 1900's and didn't really get over it.  He also was very charitable and never forgot his grandchildren, he saw to it that we had his old Phonograph -- a cylinder type record and a big rose pink horn which brought the sound in clear and we loved it -- five gallon cans of Honey, plenty for everyone to enjoy -- and the purchase of a warm winter coat for me when needed and my Father could not afford at the time.

Grandpa was a carpenter by trade his last few years and did build his own little two room home he always kept busy making other things.  I often stopped by to visit a little on my way home from school and we enjoyed it.

After I moved to California we did not correspond though I did write him several times -- shortly after his health began to fail and he was bed ridden for a time but for 90 years of living he was worn out and passed away.  He was buried next to his beloved wife and I have visited his final resting place many times - he rests in peace, a loving memory always.