John Franklin (Jack) Pattie

John Franklin "Jack" Pattie died peacefully at his home in Lawrence, Kansas on December 29, 2014. His brother Robert was by his side. Jack was born August 4, 1922 to Grace and Luke Pattie in Williamsburg, Kansas. He studied mechanical engineering at Kansas University and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a radio operator on a B25. When he returned home, he married Mary E. Terrill from Ottawa, Kansas and began the best years of his life. After serving as a realty specialist for FHA he spent the rest of his long career with the National Park Service as a Land Resources Officer. He worked at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, and the St. Croix National Scenic River Way in Wisconsin. He retired from the NPS when he was 81 and received the Department of Interior's Meritorious Service Award. Jack was a lifetime member of the Department of Interior Alumni Association, a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Ottawa, and a Mason for over 60 years at Anchor Lodge #224 Williamsburg, Kansas. His many interests included reading, sports, golf, music, travel, and nature. Mary and Jack loved to socialize and made lifelong friends wherever their travels and the NPS took them, starting and ending in Kansas. Jack spent his life loving and caring for his wife, his family, and his dogs. He is survived by his son John; daughter-in-law Peggy; grandchildren Lucas, Emily, Ryan, and Tara; great-grandchildren Skyler and Lily; sister Joann; brother Robert; and many nieces and nephews Jack's brother and his brother's life partner Dory provided personal and loving care for Jack through the last five years of his life, helping to make him as comfortable and occupied as possible. He is preceded in death by his sisters Hanna and Betty; and daughter-in-law Sherry. The love of his life, Mary, passed away in April of 2009. Jack's ashes will be placed next to hers at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. "With someone like you, a pal good and true . . . . . we'll build a sweet little nest out in the west, and let the rest of the world go by". A Memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm January 10, at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 325 S. Hickory St. Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Franklin (Jack) Pattie please visit our Sympathy Store.

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