George "Bill" William Patterson - After a courageous battle with cancer on June 13, 2004 with his two loving nieces Lynne, Quinnell and Jill Chwan. at his side, George William “Bill” Patterson passed away. Bill was born and spent his entire life in St. James. He attended Britannia, Assiniboine and Linwood schools in St. James. Bill served his apprenticeship as a boiler maker/welder at the C.P.R Shops - Weston until he left to proudly serve in the RCNVR. It was an experience that influenced his entire life. Following the war, he returned to the C.P.R until the coming of the diesel engine. Bill left the C.P.R and continued his welding profession at Imperial Oil. With the closing of the Refinery he joined Manitoba Hydro until his retirement in 1988. Bill was a member of the Masonic Order of Ionic Lodge #25. He was also a life time member of the Ingolf Campers Association. Kae and Bill would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2004. All of Bill's free time was spent at Ingolf until ill health prevented it. Both Kae and Bill's parents had a place at Ingolf and after their marriage they had a place of their own. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Patterson, and twin brothers, Vern and Warren (Tim). He is survived by his loving wife Kae and his only sister Doreen (Bob) Reinhardt; his sisters-in-law Cathy and Ina Patterson and Pat Ogilvie; three god-children, Debra Reinhardt, Warren Patterson and Michael Griffin . Bill and Kae had no children but were blessed with a host of nieces and nephews who were a large part of their life. From the Patterson family the nieces and nephews are as follows: Warren (Linda), Jill (Guy), Pam (Alan), Debra (Brent), Chris, Ross (Betti), Quinn (Mark) and from the Ogilvie family: Murray (Joyce), Bob (Marcia), Lynne, Jill (Brian), Stewart (Marg), Judy (Dennis), Bronwyn (Tony) and Bob (Melanie). He is also survived by 22 great nieces and nephews and six great-great- nieces and nephews. It is with gratitude and pride that Kae wishes to thank her niece, Lynne Quinnell who was with her Uncle Bill from the beginning of his illness to the end and her niece Jill Chwan, from California who phone him religiously every Saturday morning since his retirement to keep him in the know about the family. Bill was a veracious reader and corresponded monthly with his dear friend Ruby Graff of Medford, Oregon. His two very close friends Diane MacKenzie and Ross Dallas were always there. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 5 South at Victoria General and Dr. Maxwell, Dr. Jeyakmeri and to Anne at the Chemo Therapy Department who gave him extra care during his treatments. Also thanks to family physician Dr. Paul Lu. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Bill's memory to Victoria General Hospital, 2340 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2E8. SLEEP SAFELY SAILOR. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715.