Background
Patterson, Vivian Jane was born on May 20, 1937 in Sedalia, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Raymond W. and Emma M. (Ossenschmidt) Chapin.
Patterson, Vivian Jane was born on May 20, 1937 in Sedalia, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Raymond W. and Emma M. (Ossenschmidt) Chapin.
Student, South Texas Junior College, Houston, 1963-1964; graduate, Gemological Institute American, 1982.
Various secretarial positions, Houston area, 1956-1969; manager, co-owner, G.E.M. Jewelry, Webster, Texas, 1982-1991, 93; co-owner, G.E.M. Jewelry and Gifts, Port Richey, Florida, since 1993. Frequent speaker womens' organizations, Houston area.
Sponsor Clear Lake City (Texas) Youth Soccer, 1985-1986, Bay Area Baseball Leagues, Houston, 1983-1986. Judge Distributive Education Clubs American, 1987. Member Cmty. Svc. Council Pasco County.
Member Accredited Gemologist Association, Gemological Institute American (certified), Jewelers of America, Florida Jewelers Association, Calusa Business and Professional Women's Association, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce (ambassador), Professor Superior vena cava syndrome Networking Group (secretary), Masons (Job's Daughters, honorary member).
Married Herbert G. Patterson, August 28, 1965. Children: Cynthia Laura, Brian Chase.