Obituary photo of Vera Patterson, Dove-KS
In Loving Memory of

Vera Ellen Patterson

1949 - 2022
Obituary photo of Vera Patterson, Dove-KS
In Loving Memory of

Vera Ellen Patterson

1949 - 2022

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS  66610
785-272-9797
Service:
Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS  66610
785-272-9797
Vera Ellen Patterson, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022.

She was born August 28, 1949, in Cameron, New York, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Quick) Patterson. She graduated from Haverling Central High School in Bath, New York.

Vera was employed by WalMart for 14 years.

Survivors include her children, Gregory T. LaForge and Kassandra Nichols, both of Topeka, Michelle LaForge of Wayland, New York and Elicia Nichols of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren Samantha, Melissa, Chloe, and Abigail; great-grandchildren Liam, Sophia and Richard (to be continued…); her cats Toby and Harley; and family friend Tim. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad; several siblings; and family friend Jeff.

Vera enjoyed her grandkids and great-grandkids.

Vera was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15th at the Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.

Vera's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.

To share a memory or to leave a special message of condolence for Vera's family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Vera Ellen Patterson, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022.

She was born August 28, 1949, in Cameron, New York, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Quick) Patterson. She graduated from Haverling Central High School in Bath, New York.

Vera was employed by WalMart for 14 years.

Survivors include her children, Gregory T. LaForge and Kassandra Nichols, both of Topeka, Michelle LaForge of Wayland, New York and Elicia Nichols of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren Samantha, Melissa, Chloe, and Abigail; great-grandchildren Liam, Sophia and Richard (to be continued…); her cats Toby and Harley; and family friend Tim. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad; several siblings; and family friend Jeff.

Vera enjoyed her grandkids and great-grandkids.

Vera was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15th at the Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.

Vera's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.

To share a memory or to leave a special message of condolence for Vera's family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS  66610
785-272-9797
Service:
Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS  66610
785-272-9797

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