Mary Ann (Moore) Patterson died peacefully, surrounded by the love of family and friends, on February 25th, 2023. She was one month shy of her 91st birthday. Heaven will now be a bit happier and the world a bit sadder.

Mary was the youngest of four children born to John Moore and Mae (Camp) Moore. John was raised in Hood River and Mae in Mosier. As a youngster she was considered a bit of a tomboy, interested in many sports and outdoor activities. She attended Barrett School. At 18, she climbed Mt. Hood which turned out somewhat symbolic of the adventures to come in her life. She graduated from Hood River High School (now HR Middle School) in 1950, where she met and later married classmate James Patterson.

Always cheerful and upbeat, they raised a family of 6 at a home they built on the corner of Tucker and Orchard Roads. Family life was happy and busy. Camping trips, hunting/fishing, baseball games, hiking, skiing, huckleberry picking and extended family gatherings were all regular occurrences. Picnic trips to Lost Lake including a hike up to the lookout was a family favorite.

After the kids were grown, Mary and Jim enjoyed road trips and traveling with special friends Paul and Frances (sister) Henne and Mike and Pat Fowler. After Jim died in 2009, Mary enjoyed a special friendship with Richard (Dick) Clarke.

Since the children live away from Hood River, we would like to acknowledge and thank all of those who loved and helped her in her later years. Special thanks to the Henne Family, Dick Clarke, the staff at Parkhurst Place and Hospice caregivers.

Mary’s legacy includes four children: Mark (Beth), Robert (Olivia), Kathy Buendgen (Mike), and Craig (Colleen). It also includes nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. We all feel extremely fortunate to have had Mary as our Mother all of these years. We miss her already.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite organization in memory of Mary Ann Patterson.

Mary spent her entire life in Hood River, devoting her time to family and church. She, as were her parents, was a lifelong member of the Hood River Valley Christian Church where she was quite active in Women’s Fellowship, youth programs and the quilting circle.”

A service will be held at the Hood River Valley Christian Church (975 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, OR 97031) on Wednesday, March 1, at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.