Shirley 'Pat' Patterson Harris, at 83 years old, passed away on January 31, 2008 in Redding, California. Daughter of Earle and Sadie Patterson, she was born in San Marino on April 11, 1924. She married Ross Harris and they celebrated a loving marriage for 60 years until his death in 2004.

Long time San Diego and Southern California residents, Pat and Ross shared many happy times with family and friends sailing, golfing and she continued playing bridge all of her life. Pat leaves her sons Greg (Linda) and Kendall (Penny) of Seattle, Washington and daughter, Wendy (Kent) Coulson of Anderson, California; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Redding Record Searchlight, February 6, 2008