Babylon Jr/Sr High School
Class Of 1978
Don Patterson
Residing In: | Palm Bay, FL USA |
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Spouse/Partner: | Mary |
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Homepage: |
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Occupation: | Retired (Systems Engineer) |
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Children: | Kimberly (1985) Teacher (Director of Exceptional Ed), one daughter Emily (1994) Retail Sales Keith More… (1995) Civil/Structural Engineer, married Sarah in Dec 2017, 2 daughters (2021, 2023) |
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I've lived in Palm Bay, FL since finishing my Masters (Mech Eng) in 1984 at the University of Iowa. I wrapped up a 40 year career at Harris Corporation (mostly in the 'Engineering/IT' field) in June 2024.
Married in 1982, Mary (an Iowa girl!) and I now have 3 grown children. We both enjoy sports/fitness, reading, and are involved in our local church and Christian school. I coached tennis for 10+ years and completed a marathon (just under 3:50) at age 55.
I was diagnosed with ALS in September 2023. You can read more about my ALS journey by viewing my 'homepage', linked above.
Don's Latest Interactions
Hey Bob! I just today decided to come up to the reunion, then was disappointed to see that you were not coming. Any chance you can? At least to the free Friday evening gathering? It's been too long (and sorry to have missed your wedding). Hope we can connect. -Don
Mike and I grew close in Jr High school, mostly through baseball, boy scouts, music and drama. He was a great friend and we had lots of laughs and memorable times. Mike was a gifted athlete : a perenial little-league all star (the last couple of years with Mark Harris, JT Feeney and me), and QBed our Freshman football team. He then took up Tennis, and even gave my parents lessons through the city. My entire family loved Mike.
Of course Mike also loved music and drama (remember 7th grade 'Pirates of Penzance'?). I remember cutting up with Mike in 8th grade music class & choir with Mr. Treahy. Fond memories, all, Mike. You are missed.
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