William Logan Patterson Obituary (1947 - 2013)

William (Bill) Patterson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on September 3, 2013. Bill was born December 1, 1947 to William Belovious Patterson and Virgina Jane Dallin Bates Patterson in Salt Lake City, Utah. On June 2, 1970 Bill married Kathy Holt, the love of his life, who for the next 43 years enjoyed many adventures together including boating, fishing, and traveling with their children and grandchildren. Bill graduated from the University of Utah in 1972 and was an Electrical Engineer by trade. For over 29 years he worked at Utah Power and Light and was responsible for development of the Utah-Nevada Intertie. He was also the driving force behind the Lineman Rodeo. He is survived by his wife Kathy, children Michael Patterson (Robin), Melissa Farr (Mike), mother-in-law Phyllis Holt, grandchildren Rechelle (Anthony), Wacey (Connie), Gina, Rylee, Logan, Paige, and Allison, great-grandchildren Kori, Shaun, Jacobie, and Demi, brothers Jack Patterson (Chris), and Richard Bates (Anita). He is preceded in death by his parents William and Virgina and father-in-law Frank Holt. The family would like to thank Dr. Gregory Elliott, Dr. Russ Miller, Dr. Vernon Liu, and all the ICU nurses and staff at Alta View and IMC Intensive Care Units. A viewing in Bill's honor will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 5-7 pm and Monday, September 9, 2013 from 10-10:45 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary. Graveside services will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery located at 200 "N" Street Salt Lake City, UT. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.