Vernon Patten

Vernon L. Patten, 78, of Colby, formerly of Brewster, died Friday, September 1, 2017 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born October 9, 1938, in Goodland, KS, to V.L. (Lewis) and Letha (Duncan) Patten. Vernon attended grade school at the Barrett Township Country School and graduated from Brewster High School in 1956. He worked on his parent’s farm, north of Brewster, and during the winter he worked with Francis Lewallen, in an Auto Repair Shop, where he learned many of his mechanical skills. Vernon married Sally Boyle on September 27, 1958, in Goodland. From this union four children were born. Vernon and family moved to the current farm site, northwest of Brewster in May of 1969. He raised corn, wheat, cattle and at one time had many hogs. In 1967 Vernon won the national Corn Growers Association Award, with 206 bushel corn. Vernon opened the RPM Auto Parts and Repair Shop, in Brewster, in the 1990’s, for several years. He was very proud of his kids and grandkids and their many accomplishments. Vernon enjoyed traveling, camping, talking about fishing and was a major car enthusiast and a parts “hoarder.” He was exceptionally proud of his 1957 Nomad and the 1991 Cadillac. Vernon will take his last ride home in his ’91 Caddy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julie Owens; grandson, Austin Golemboski and cousin, Doug Patten.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Sally, of Colby; children, Greg (Rashell) Patten, Ellinwood, KS, Jacque (Mark) Golemboski, Colby, KS and Jolene (David) Burgess, Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Nichell (Dusty) Lowery, Beloit, KS, Russell (Candi) Owens, Edson, KS, Danielle, Devann and Danae Patten, all of Ellinwood, KS, Zachary (Katie) Golemboski, Colby, KS and Quentin and Dailynn Burgess, both of Las Vegas, NV; great grandchildren, Lila, Trapp and Trayl Lowery, Jordin, Addison and Blade Owens and Lexy, Lenzy and Lakyn Golemboski.

Cremation was chosen. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. The Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. CST Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the Brewster Community Church. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to CMCI Specialty Clinic or the Brewster Senior Center, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For Condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com