Susan Patterson

Susan E. Patterson, age 52, of Versailles, New York, died Saturday (November 21, 2009) at the home of her sister, Trish Scanlan, Front Avenue, Salamanca, New York.

Born on March 3, 1957 in Gowanda, New York she was the daughter of Guy Patterson of Jimersontown and the late Lois Parker Patterson.

She was employed for the Seneca Nation of Indians in various programs.

Ms. Patterson was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, Beaver Clan, and loved to travel.

Surviving besides her father are 6 sisters, Jenny John, Cattaraugus Territory, Diane Williams, Cattaraugus Territory, Trisha Scanlan, Salamanca, New York, Rosemary Patterson, Allegany Territory. Jeanne Patterson, Allegany Territory, Judy Patterson, Cattaraugus, New York, several nieces and nephews.

A sister, Penny Patterson, predeceased Susan.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York. On Monday the wake will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Route 438, Cattaraugus Territory, from 10:00 to 10:55 AM when funeral services will be held with elder Justin Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery

E condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com