Delane Patton

DeLane D. Patton Del Patton, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009 at the Laurels of Worthington. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Helen Joan Patton; son, Greg (Barb) Patton of Tigard, OR; daughter Rita (Jaime) Holguin of Frederick, MD; son, Kirk (Amy) Patton of Clarksburg, MD; son Leo (Janine) Patton of Columbus, OH and grandchildren Erik and Daniel Patton, Grace, Michael, Maggie, Jack and Sam Patton; Natalia, Gabriel, and Carlos Holguin; Alex and Travis Patton; as well as his five sisters. Del is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two infant sons. Del is a Graduate of Purdue Univ. and received a Master's in Automotive Engineering from Chrysler Institute in Detroit, MI, where he worked in the engineering division for 11 years. After moving the family to Worthington, OH in 1962, he retired after 26 years of service at Columbus Auto Parts. Del is also an army veteran of WWII. He was an active member of Saint Michael's Church, Ohio Region Plymouth Club, the American Legion and Catholic War Veterans. Del's children remember him as a faithful father and a man of integrity and high moral standards. He valued hard work, discipline and diligence. He loved and enjoyed his wife and children and made them his highest priority. Del enjoyed adventure and planned many fun-filled family trips and vacations. He loved telling stories, reading to and playing with his children and grandchildren. He encouraged his children to pursue and develop their God-given gifts. Del's faithfulness and love to his family will never be forgotten. Friends may call at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home 515 High St. Worthington, OH from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM on Wednesday July 1. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church 5750 North High Street, Worthington, OH on Thursday July 2 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may directed to Alzheimer's Association - Central Ohio Chapter 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221 Phone 614.457.6003. http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=18270&fr_id=1060&pg=fund&et=EUyjPAf_YJV3L-hTt6-0tg..&s_tafId=3930