Memorial
Lelia Ellen Patton, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Northbrook Manor Care Center after a battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, with a memorial service to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
Ellen was born July 10, 1937 in Walker, Iowa to Howard James and Isabelle Lelia (Payne) Crow. She was united in marriage to Charles Edward Patton on September 23, 1961 in Cedar Rapids. To this union, four children were born.
Ellen worked as an administrative assistant for several accounting firms throughout her career, including McGladrey. She never actively retired, and still worked part-time during tax season until last year.
Ellen was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Ruth Circle. She loved playing bridge, and had been involved with a local bridge group for over fifty years.
Ellen is survived by her children: Chris (Nancy) Patton of Plymouth, Minnesota; Curtis Patton (Lisa Deng) of Madison, Wisconsin; Beth (Steven) Patton-Kauten of Portland, Oregon; and James (Lora) Patton of Indianola; and three grandchildren: Elizabeth Patton of Chicago, Illinois; Michael Patton of Plymouth, Minnesota; and Isabella Patton of Indianola.
She is also survived by five siblings: James (Janice) Crow of Marion; Larry (Diane) Crow of Sumner; Connie Snyder of Quasqueton; David (Joyce) Crow of Waterville, Minnesota; and Bill (Marilyn) Crow of Quasqueton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles, in 2015.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ellen’s name may be made to Mercy Hospice or St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank all of Ellen’s caregivers, doctors, nurses, and drivers for their compassionate care and concern.