Dorthy Evangeline Patterson

Dorthy Evangeline Patterson, 91 of Carmel, IN passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life.

Dorthy was born April 2, 1934 in Beaverton, OR to the late Ross and Evangeline Whiteis. After graduating high school, she left her small Oregon town and joined the Navy. While stationed in Philadelphia, PA she met her late husband Donald Ray Patterson, who was also in the Navy. They had four children: Robert “Bob”, Jeffrey “Jeff”, Donna and Debbie.

In the mid-1990’s Dorthy retired from her career in the medical field so that she and Don could relocate to the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She spent her time volunteering at the local hospital, square dancing, crafting in all sorts of mediums, reading and playing the piano and organ for her church. She recently relocated to Carmel, IN to be closer to her family and there continued to be active by calling Bingo on the weekends, playing cards, active in the coordination of activities in her apartment building and just continuing to enjoy living her best life.

Private family services will be held at Miramar National Cemetery.

She was the widow of Donald Ray Patterson. She is survived by her children, Robert C. (wife, Teresa) Patterson, Donna R. (husband, George) Moss and Debbie L. (husband, Jack) Hall; grandchildren, Jason, Jacob, Jared, Carina, Jennica, Rachel, Hannah, Eric, Dustin and Jennifer; 10 great grandchildren; I great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Patterson.