Bill Patterson

Glen William (Bill) Patterson, 80, died Monday, February 19, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Bill was born in Vanport, Oregon, to Glen (Pat) and Vivian Patterson. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1961 and Idaho State College in 1963 with a degree in auto body repair. Bill married Marilyn Hansen on September 20, 1963 in Boise, Idaho.  They had 2 children:  Lorrie and Mike.  They were married for 60 years at the time of his death. Bill was an auto body craftsman all of his life.  He and Marilyn went to many car shows where his personal cars, and cars he restored, often won awards.  His favorite car was 1940 Ford Coupe Deluxe that he purchased from his grandma when he was a teenager and restored. Bill is survived by his wife Marilyn, children Lorrie Meek, Mike (Shawna) Patterson, sister Marie Webb, grandchildren Sara, Annie, Lacey, Michael, Lizzy and great grandchildren Tyler, Alexander, Noah, Justice, Ava, Ariella, step-grand daughter Libby and step great-granddaughters Jess and Kimber, brother-in-law John Hansen and sister-in-law Norma Bodily (Arlyn Bodily). The service will be held on March 2, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls. A inurnment will take place following the service at 11:30 am at the Hazelton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.  The family would like to thank Juana who took excellent care of him in his final days.