James Kenneth Patterson

James Kenneth "Ken" Patterson, 95, of Twin Falls, passed away November 24, 2009 at Providence Medical Center in Milwaukie, Oregon. He was born the third child of James H. and Alice Gardner Patterson on January 13, 1914 in Farnam, Nebraska. On March 25, 1914 he, his two older sisters and parents moved to Filer, Idaho, where he attended schools. During his teenage years, he worked for local farmers. James later moved from Filer to the Buhl area. He managed a service station and worked on road construction in Idaho until getting married to his school sweetheart, Maxine Morgan on October 4, 1940. James then purchased a service station in Buhl and operated it until enlisting in the construction battalion #98 "CB'S" branch of the US Navy on November of 1942. This forced him to sell the service station and answer his call of duty. While in the service, Ken served in WWII in the South Pacific on the Gilbert and Hawaiian Islands. Ken returned from the Navy in November of 1946 and started farming. He farmed with his wife, Maxine, for the next 17 years; in addition he owned and operated The West End Reality Company until 1985. After retiring Ken and Maxine enjoyed traveling in their motor home. Ken also enjoyed fishing. Although retired as a farmer, he never gave up farming, as he always until his passing raised a garden, supplying his neighbors and friends with large tomatoes and cucumbers. He was a member of the Buhl Moose Lodge for 45 years. Ken was an active member of the Buhl Chamber of commerce, where he served in all the chamber offices. He was also a member of the Good Sam Club. Ken is survived by his brother, Glen Patterson of Twin Falls, daughters - Elaine Brennan of Buhl, Wilma "Willie" (Larry) DeBoard of Portland, Oregon, four grand children and two great grand children, and his little dog "Chipper". He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine and his parents, three brothers and four sisters. A Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, Idaho. Private inurnment will follow at later date at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. Cremation and arrangements were under the careful direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.