Visitation
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Dykstra Funeral Homes
Northwood Chapel
295 Douglas Avenue
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 392-2348
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Service
Thursday, May 3, 2012
11:00 AM EDT
Dykstra Funeral Homes
Northwood Chapel
295 Douglas Avenue
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 392-2348
Driving Directions
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
Hospice of Holland
270 Hoover Blvd
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-2972
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Life Story / Obituary
Marilyn Patterson, age 81, of Holland, passed away, surrounded by her family, Sunday, April 29, 2012 at The Inn at Freedom Village.
Marilyn was born in Pierceton, IN on July 11, 1930 to Charles and Mary Shidler.She attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH where she was homecoming queen. Marilyn moved to Holland in 1954 with her husband William.
Marilyn was preceded in death by a son, Brian in 1956.
Surviving are her husband, William of 62 years; children, Brad and Donna Patterson and Brent and Amanda Patterson (grandchildren - Tyler, Kyle, and Spencer) all of Holland; brother, Edward and Marlene Shidler of Saugatuck; step-mother, Mildred Shidler of Holland; nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at the Dykstra Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Ave., with the Dr. William Brownson officiating.
Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be 7-9 pm Wednesday at the chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.