Background
Patterson, John Reuben was born on April 20, 1928 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of John Wilson and Margeret Francis (McCall) Patterson.
Patterson, John Reuben was born on April 20, 1928 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of John Wilson and Margeret Francis (McCall) Patterson.
Student, Los Angeles City College, 1947-1950; student, Los Angeles State College, 1953-1954.
Foreman, Oregon State Forestry, Tillamook, 1954-1955; line man, Pacific Power and Light, various locations, Oregon, 1956-1969; foreman, Pacific Power and Light, Cottage Grove, Oregon, 1969-1990.
Elected Cottage Grove City Councilor, since 1985. Leader Boy Scouts American, Oregon, since 1957. Member Cottage Grove Planning Committee, 1973-1981.
With United States Navy, 1946-1953. Member Order of Arrow (section advisor 1985), Junior Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Moose, Masons.
Married Colleen E. Mohr, August 25, 1956. Children: John M., Robin Lynn, Patrick Jay, Molley Annual.