Linda Patterson

Linda Anne (Hearn) Patterson, 74, transitioned into her eternal reward on August 17th, 2022. Linda was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and devoted her numerous musical talents to praising the Almighty. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was very involved in church activities until her health began to fail. After years of serving others, Linda’s work on Earth is now complete.

Linda was born in Prescott, Arizona on November 28th, 1947. She married Edward Wesley Patterson, Jr on September 16th, 1967 and spent the rest of her life with her beloved. She lived proudly as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, devoted completely to her family.

Linda will be remembered as a thunderstorm loving percussion player, with a silly sense of humor and a love of hot chocolate so deep, she had to have a cup every morning. She was a huge fan of music, but especially loved Elvis, the Lettermen, and the Beach Boys. She had a love of and talent for playing both piano and organ and served the church as organist for decades. She played the bells so well she earned the moniker "Tinkerbell." She also loved swimming and was on a synchronized swim team in her youth.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wesley Patterson, Jr, daughter Tiffany Marie, her parents John Milton Hearn and Anne Egbert (Nebeker) Hearn, and brothers Milton Eugene “Gene” Hearn (Darlene) and Gerald “Jerry” Dale Hearn (Mary Ann). Linda leaves behind her brother Larry Hearn (Kristy); her sons Shane Patterson (Donna), John Joseph Patterson (Amy), and Bryan Patterson; daughters Stacey Patterson, Charissa Merchen (Dave), Amanda Patterson, Janalyn Patterson, and Bethany Raue (Cody), twenty-four grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be 10-11am with services following at 11am on Saturday September 3rd at the LDS church located at 5250 W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale. Graveside services will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn located at 719 N. 27th Avenue in Phoenix.

Flowers and sentiments for family can be sent in care of Linda A. Patterson to:

Greenwood Memory Lawn (www.greenwoodmemorylawn.com)

719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009

(please have deliveries to the funeral home arrive prior to the morning of the 3rd)