In Loving Memory
Ede Patterson IV
January 22, 1935 — March 26, 2026
A LIFE WELL LIVED
1935
1953
1976
2004
2021
2026
A LIFE OF SERVICE
23 years in the United States Air Force. 30 years in federal government service. A lifetime of mentoring young men in Tacoma schools.
A LIFE OF MUSIC & FAITH
Proud member of The Golden Harps. His voice carried gospel music into countless hearts. His faith was the foundation of everything.
A LIFE OF LOVE
Nearly 50 years with his beloved Blanche. Four children raised with devotion. 18 beautiful years with Marcia, his partner in faith and life.
Years Military Service
Years Federal Service
Beloved Children
Grandchildren
FAMILY TREE
EDE PATTERSON IV
1935–2026
Blanche Patterson
~50 years together
Marcia Carter Patterson
Married February 21, 2021
CHILDREN
Trina
Ede V
Christy
Gayle
GRANDCHILDREN & GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
17
Grandchildren
7
Great-Grandchildren
TRIBUTE VIDEOS
Family tribute videos honoring Ede's life will be shared here
Memorial Slideshow
Coming Soon
Golden Harps Performance
Coming Soon
CONTINUE HIS JOURNEY
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.