Carl Lee Patterson

Carl Lee Patterson, 79 went to be with the Lord on Monday November 8th 2021 peacefully in his sleep. Born September 22, 1942 in Snohomish County, Washington State. Carl was a very private and simple man who was concerned mainly with the present and spoke nothing of the past. Carl was a Vietnam era Veteran who served from 1960-1965 U. S. Air Force stateside in California as a maintenance and firefighter on base. Upon completion of his active duty Carl enlisted with the National Guard for many years and lived in various States/Cities before settling in Leavenworth, Washington. Carl held many jobs while in Leavenworth. He was a barber in the Clock Tower building, meat cutter for Safeway, bartender at the Ski Tavern, and a clerk for the 76 Stations. He even mentioned being a volunteer firefighter. Carl was known as "Cowboy Carl" or simply "Cowboy". He had a great love for the mountains and always spoke of adventures. He and his horse would take long trips up into the mountains to camp and fish or just visit his favorite waterfall. Nature is where Carl found great comfort. One would never catch Carl outside of his western attire. When heart problems and a series of strokes disabled Carl years ago, he still maintained his independence and with the aid of a scooter made his way around town continuing to visit his favorite places and seeing people with kind words and a big smile. There was no doubt that Carl had an eye for the ladies and always gave them candy. Carl's favorite pastime became TV and movies. He enjoyed sports, rodeos, classic westerns, war, and action/adventure. His choice of music was always classic country and one of his best times was meeting Joe Diffy at the Chelan County Fair in 2019 and having his picture taken with him. Within the last four years Carl's health began declining which required long term care and Cashmere Care Center became his new home. He enjoyed the nurses and staff and continued his candy escapades. Carl was never forgotten by a friend who visited weekly bringing favorite foods (burgers, FF, and pizza), ice cream, and his candy treats for the nurses. He was taken for walks through the neighborhood, given updates on Leavenworth news, told who asked about him etc. Carl also had a big heart for dogs. Staff at Cashmere would often bring in their dogs to see Carl. Carl would often share his meal with the 'resident' dog and this dog always seem to know when Carl had good food because she always popped in at the right time. Please feel free to add your memories of Cowboy Carl . A private service will be held due to Covid. A celebration of life to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Hope Source Wenatchee Valley 2021

Carl Lee Patterson

September 22, 1942 - November 8, 2021