Elizabeth Marie Patterson

Elizabeth Marie Buku Patterson, 93, of Pueblo, Colo., passed away Aug. 10, 2007. Survived by her children, Roy 'Bud' (Diana) Patterson, Sharon Roush and Lana (Chuck) Lipich, all of Pueblo; sisters, Mary Oakleaf of Pueblo, Irene (Albert) Mismash of Pueblo and Sophie Mulkey of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Mark Patterson, Brenda (Shawn) Winters, Kelly Hudgens (Roy Sanders), Kurt Hudgens, Laura Lipich and Sara Lipich; great-grandchildren, Chelsea Frantz, Michael Winters and Matthew Winters; and step-grandchildren, Tom (Valinda) Roush, Dave (Marianne) Roush, Richard (Debra) Roush and Kaye DeCristina (Jack Ahlin) and their families. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Earl Patterson; parents, Mike and Mary Buku; and brother, Lt. Mike Buku, USAF. Elizabeth was born Nov. 3 1913, in Duquesne, Pa. and grew up near Colorado's Spanish Peaks. Elizabeth graduated from Huerfano County High School. As the matriarch of the family, she enjoyed holidays and sewing and was a great cook. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved the mountains and was a very compassionate, caring person to all. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. The family respectfully requests the omission of food. Contact family at 561-0356, 561-1345 or 205-5435. Memorials may be made to the Pueblo Animal Shelter through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, Colo. 81003. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com