Ann Patterson
MARQUETTE, MI-Ann Margaret Patterson, age 89, died May 3, 2025, at Mill Creek Assisted Living Facility under the care of the loving staff there, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Ann was born October 15, 1935 in Wandsworth, Greater London, England, the only child of Arthur and Patricia Hosford. She and her family lived through World War II, and survived the Blitz on London. She was a window dresser in the West End of London, and immigrated to the United States in 1958, arriving in New York City on the passenger ship Italia. She settled in Lansing, Michigan where she met and married Franklin R. Patterson on July 11, 1959. They were married for 52 years until his death on November 30, 2011.
Ann earned her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University, and worked for many years
at Marquette General Hospital. She valued her role as an Emergency Room nurse, and as a nurse training doctors at the Family Medicine Residency Program. Many patients would tell her how they appreciated her care years later.
Ann was a Master Gardener and took pride in her beautiful gardens. She volunteered for the Marquette Beautification Committee, was part of the Chocolay Gardeners Club, and also the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Ann is survived by her children, Suzanne (David) Shahbazi, Carolyn Patterson, Jamie (Terri) Patterson; her grandchildren, Jerad (Holly) Patterson, Jessica (Nick) Miller, Alexander (Courtney Kudera) Shahbazi, Jacob Patterson, and Sophie (Andrew Troskey) Shahbazi; and her great grandchildren, Lily Patterson and Dean Miller. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Martha Dickson, and brother-in-law William Graff, along with their children. Ann also leaves behind her beloved dog Vera.
Ann will be greatly missed by her family and friends, especially for her sharp English wit and humor.
The Family will receive relatives and friends at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services on Friday, May 16, beginning at 10:30 am until 11:30 am. There will be a short service officiated by Deacon Dean Jackson, and a luncheon after the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UPAWS 815 S. M-553 Gwinn MI 49841, or Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly 1716 Presque Isle Ave., Suite 2, Marquette, MI 49855. The Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family where condolences may be expressed online at www.fassbenderswansonhansen.com