Larry Patton, 85

Larry Lee Patton was born to Charlie and Edna Patton in Cambria, Calif., on Jan. 10, 1938.

Larry is survived by his wife, Rose; son Rick Patton of Boise, Idaho; daughter Julie Faust of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and two sisters, Lois Dougal of Michigan and Diane Patton of New Mexico.

After graduating from Wallace High School in 1956, Larry went to California, where he worked in the aircraft industry. He then worked for the water department in the El Cajon area. He returned to Idaho in the 1960s to work for the Coeur d’Alene Water Department until he retired in 1998.

Larry enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. After retiring, he and Rose spent the winter months in Brenda, Arizona, for 20 years.

Graveside services and a celebration of life will be held in June to allow family and friends to gather. Family and friends are invited to sign Larry’s online guestbook at coffeltfuneralservice.com. Final arrangements under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.