Phillip Thane Patten Obituary (1969 - 2014)

Phillip "Phil" Thane Patten, 44 of South Jordan, returned to his Heavenly Father Thursday, September 25th, 2014. Phil was born in Orem, Utah, November 21, 1969, son of the late Ezra Billings "Bud" and Anna Lou Patten. Phil graduated from Mountain View High School and achieved rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Phil served an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New Hampshire, Manchester Mission. Phil married and was sealed to his sweetheart of 22 years, Amanda June Patten, in the Manti Temple. Phil attended the University of Utah and has spent the course of his career in banking and finance. He began his career as a network administrator with Veterans of America Credit Union (VAMCU), which eventually progressed into American United Family of Credit Unions, where he ascended to President and CEO. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors of Capital Community Bank (CCBank), as well as contributed to other businesses throughout the valley. Phil was an extraordinary person, who gave freely of his time and means to many near and far. He served in various leadership positions within the Boy Scouts and church callings within the LDS Church. He truly cared about individuals and their needs. He and his wife were deeply involved in the Autism Council of Utah and worked to raise autism awareness, organize and promote the Walk Now for Autism Speaks within the state of Utah. Phil had a great love and appreciation for music and the arts. He played the piano and loved to sing, especially in the church choir. He played the tuba, cornet, and french horn in high school. He was selected to perform with the all-state band. He also loved performing and making everyone laugh. He performed in various plays and musicals. He especially loved playing Bob Cratchit, in the Dickens Festival in Salt Lake City. His love for the performing arts has had a great influence on his children, family and friends. Phil enjoyed golfing, skiing, boating, and 4 wheeling with his boys. He loved playing basketball and football. He was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz and Pittsburgh Steelers. Phil loved going to the movies and traveling to new and exciting places with his family. He had an adventurous, spontaneous, and loving nature. He genuinely cared about people and was always serving those around him. Phil was raised on a fruit farm where his Father and Grandfather taught him the value of hard work which he incorporated into every aspect of his life. This instilled a great work ethic in Phil. We love you bean! Phil is survived by his wife Amanda June Patten (McMurray) and their four amazing sons Connor (15), Mason (13), Brendan (10), and Ethan (5), his Mother Anna Lou Patten, and siblings Judd (Ikuko), Shawn (Sue), Chad, Clint, Darren (DeAnn), Kestin (Keith), and Jennifer (Mike). Phil is preceded in death by his Father Ezra "Bud" Patten. A viewing will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 West South Jordan Pkwy (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Jordan Country Crossing Stake Center, 10860 South 3200 West, South Jordan, UT. A viewing will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. before the funeral. Interment at Orem City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Autism Council of Utah. Mail donations to 780 Guardsman Way, SLC, UT. 84108. Donations can also be made online at autismcouncilofutah.org. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT 84095