David Patten

Patten David Stuart Patten, age 67, was born on January 4, 1936, in Mobridge, South Dakota and died November 17, 2003, in Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Katie; and his parents, Helen and L.D. "Pat" Patten. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beth; his children, Jane and David; his sister, Margaret "Peggy" Gerarduzzi (David); his nieces, Janet Swegles (Brad) and Diane Russell (Tony); and his cousins, Helen Magnusson (Gordon) and Catherine Flagg. David attended Carleton College (1954-1957) and graduated from the University of Minnesota (1958). He had an affection for and allegiance to both schools throughout his life. David began a 32-year career at Merrill Lynch in 1962 as an Account Executive and was made a Partner prior to the firm's initial public offering. From 1978-1994, he was Managing Director and Regional Vice President of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets, overseeing the firm's institutional sales and trading operations in the upper Midwest. Through his career at Merrill Lynch, David played a role in developing the financial services industry in the Twin Cities. His lifelong business and civic involvement in the community included Treasurer and Chair of the investment committee of the University of Minnesota Medical Foundation; Director and Foundation Trustee of the Courage Center; and a member of Minneapolis Rotary, Twin Cities Dunkers, the Minneapolis Club, and Interlachen Country Club. David loved hunting, fishing, watching sports, his cabin in Balsam Lake, WI, and above all else, his wife and children. David was a true friend to many and will be dearly missed for his loyalty, humor, generosity, and mentoring. A special debt of gratitude is owed to Dr. Arkadiusz Dudek and his associates, who headed David's oncology team at the University of Minnesota. David and his family are also grateful to the doctors and nurses for the compassionate care during his two weeks at Fairview- University Hospital. Memorials may be made to the following: Children's Cancer Research Fund, 4930 West 77th Street, Suite 364, Edina, MN 55435; Minnesota Medical Foundation, 200 Oak St. SE, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55455- 2030; Courage Center, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422. Services were held Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with interment at Lakewood Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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David Patten

November 23, 2003

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David Patten

November 23, 2003

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