Philip Pattan

Philip Edwin Pattan went home to be with the Lord May 1, 2010. Phil was born in Doyle, CA, May 20, 1918 to Adelbert and Nellie Pattan. Phil spent his early years living in Doyle working on a cattle ranch. In 1938, he moved to Susanville, CA and went to work in the automobile business as a Service Manager for Smith Auto. He met the love of his life, Daphne Timmons in Susanville and they were married in Reno, NV November 3, 1940. They were married 66 years. He was drafted into WWII in 1943 and spent 2 years stationed in Korea where he was in charge of a Supply Depot. Upon discharge, he returned to Susanville and worked at Barron Chevrolet and then Burr Automotive. In 1955, he and Daphne and their 2 children moved to Chico. Phil retired in 1983 after 23 years as Service Manager for Chuck Patterson. Phil was active in Grace Baptist Church as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. After moving to Durham in 1966, he helped build and was active in Mid Valley Baptist Church until poor health kept him at home. Papa, as he was referred to by his family, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He leaves behind his daughter, Leanna McKanna (Bob) of Durham; daughter-in-law, Diane Kent (Chris) of Galt, CA; three grandchildren, Gregory Ferguson of Durham, Michelle Pattan of Nelson, and Melanie Roesberry (Dewayne) of Santa Rosa, CA; grandson-in-law, Bill Silliman of Chico, and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Sarah Silliman, also of Chico. Phil was pre-deceased by his parents; two brothers; his wife, Daphne and his son, David. Memorial Services for both Daphne and Phil will be held May 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Mid Valley Baptist Church in Durham, CA.