Michael Francis Paterson

Michael Francis Paterson, 63, of Ridgecrest California, passed away on Wednesday December 15 ^th , 2021, from complications of an ongoing lung disease.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Desert Christian Center on Saturday, January 22 ^nd , 2022, at 11:00 am. Arrangements are by Holland and Lyons Mortuary.

Mike was born in Granite City, Illinois to James David Paterson and Mary Elizabeth Kruse on February 05, 1958. Mike lived a rich life of servitude and integrity. Mike served his family as a devoted husband to his wife, a loving father to his 5 children and a loving grandfather to his 8 grandchildren. Mike served his community as a California Highway Patrolman for 30 years, earning many awards and recognitions for excellence, retiring in 2012. Mike served his country as a US Navy Corpsman for 28 years and is an Operation Iraqi Freedom War Veteran after spending most of 2003 in Iraq with the 4 ^th LAR Battalion of USMC, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. Mike served his church as the Men's Ministry Leader for many years, faithfully taught adult Sunday school classes and served on church council as President for several terms.

… Husband, Father, Brother, Friend, Provider, Peace Officer, War Veteran, Faithful Christian, Leather Worker, Ancestry Fanatic, Steadfast Servant, Bold, Fearless, Selfless…

Mike is survived by his wife of 28 years Lona Paterson. Children; Brennan Paterson, Galen Paterson, Niall Paterson, Ryan Paterson, Caitlin Paterson. Grandchildren; Marcus Paterson, Matthew Paterson, Mariah Paterson, Liam Paterson, Anders Paterson, Ryder Marcus, Jaxzn Paterson, James Paterson. Siblings; Robert Fenimore, Kathleen Hieb, John Fenimore, Timothy Paterson, William Paterson, Richard Paterson, Daniel Fenimore, Peter Fenimore, Paul Fenimore. And several nieces and nephews.

The family of Michael F. Paterson wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital ICU for their care and dedication during his stay. We would also like to thank everyone who has come forward to show support and love during this trying time.