Irma Patterson Obituary

I was sad to hear of the passing of your mother, the world keeps getting smaller. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Karen. I just learned today she was the daughter of Irma Patterson. WOW!

I was an intern at Youth Guidance (1980) and I remember Mrs. Patterson being a very nice person.

May she rest in peace. God bless and keep you during the days ahead.

Irma, my friend, you have always been so very supportive of me from the first day we volunteered at Home Club when Karen and Shun were only 2 yrs old to just last yr with the China Earthquake. Miss you

I have many fond childhood memories spending time with Auntie Irma, Uncle Bill, Karen and William. Although our families have not seen each other for a while, you will always live on in our memories and hearts.

"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit" Psalms 34:18. Irma was truly a devoted CABSW member. She will be solely missed. We could always depend on Irma to have her camera ready to snap that candid shot. Having known her has been a blessing in my life. I will truly miss her. God's Blessings to the family.

My life was truly blessed and enriched by Irma ~~~ She was a wonderful woman, a great friend, an exceptional social worker, and a phenomenal mentor! I will miss her very much . . .

To the Patterson Family: The day I met Irma she became my friend. I don't think she was ever a stranger to anyone. Irma was a friend, professional colleague, and an inspiration to many. Her energy, enthusiasm, and level of dedication made a positive impact on everything she touched. Irma will be truly missed. Her NASW, Diversity Committee Members will miss her dearly. Sincerely,
Past President, NASW, IL Chapter.

DR. PATTERSON MY FRIEND, AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO KNEW HER. SHE RADIATED THE PURE LOVE OF GOD(CHARITY). SHE WAS THE ESSENCE OF EXCELLENCY,INTELLECT AND POISE.

Irma will be missed dearly by all of us in the Diversity and Cultural Competence Committee, NASW-Il. She truly was a remarkable woman.

On behalf of the African American Private Practitioners in Behavioral Health (AAPPBH), we extend our sympathy to the family. Irma was an extraordinary woman and Board Member. She will be missed.

To Irma's family and all those who loved her -- I am deeply saddened by this news. I've worked with Irma in recent years on the NASW Diversity Committee and have found her to be a rare woman of substance. She has put her heart into everything she's done and has the ability to make everyone she meets feel special. I love her energy and her commitment and her drive and, most of all, her Spirit. To me she is the epitome of what a social worker could and should be. Her combination of professionalism and friendliness I aspire to. My life has truly been enriched by knowing Irma.

Bill, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

You are in our hearts and prayers as we remember all the wise counsel, the wonderful smile and sweet laughter of Irma Patterson. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Be Blessed and encouraged.

Sincerely,