Hazel Irene Patterson

Hazel Irene (Olson) Patterson was born July 30, 1932 on a farm northwest of Dwight, Kansas. She was one of four children born to Alfred and Emma Olson. Hazel passed away on April 26, 2024, at Chapman Valley Manor at the age of 91.

Hazel attended Antelope country school and graduated from Dwight Rural High School in 1950. After graduation, she lived and worked in Wichita, KS before marrying John E (Ed) Patterson on April 4, 1951. They lived and farmed south of Alta Vista before moving to the Edgerton area and then to Hillsdale where they farmed until 1962 when they moved back to the Dwight area.

In addition to raising six children, Hazel loved to cook, sew, and spent hours enjoying watching or listening to Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, K-State Wildcats and KU Jayhawks football and basketball games. Hazel found great joy in quilting, embroidery and other handwork. She made and donated many lap robes to nursing homes and her quilts were lovingly given to her children, grandchildren and friends over the years.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Ed, her son Larry and son Steve. She is survived by her daughters DeeAnn Mayer (Ken), Cheryl Patterson, Carolyn Scott and son Darrell Patterson (Kerry), eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren along with nieces, nephews and special friends.

Private graveside services will take place at Dwight Cemetery.

Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to the Dwight United Methodist Church.