Alice Marie "Pat" John

Alice Marie “Pat” John, 90, of Huntington, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born on April 2, 1923 in Morristown, NJ, the daughter of the late James William Patterson and Alice Catherine Dowd Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband Winfield Clinton John II, MD. and a brother, James William Patterson, Jr. Pat graduated from the College of Saint Elizabeth majoring in Biology and Language. She entered the U.S. Army, and while serving, attended Emory University and was a member of the first graduating class in physical therapy. Upon graduation, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. during World War II. She helped start the Physical Therapy department at Cabell Huntington Hospital and later went to work at the Highlawn Cerebral Palsy Clinic. Pat was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Circle and Women’s Guild for over 60 years, as well as the Catholic Daughters of America. In addition, she served in several capacities as a member of the Cabell County Medical Society Alliance, the West Virginia State Medical Association Alliance, the American Medical Society Alliance, and the Southern Medical Association Alliance. She was also a member of the Westmoreland Women’s Club and Caduceus Garden Club. Pat is survived by a loving sister, Aileen Louise Patterson Stefani of New Providence, NJ. In addition, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Winfield Clinton John III and Linda Sue Rollins John of Ashland, KY. two daughters and a son-in-law: Bridget Marie John Walton of Richmond, VA, Carolyn Louise John Grimes and Ronald D. Grimes of Huntington, WV, five grandchildren and spouses: Adrienne Elizabeth John-Cooper (Ryan), Winfield Clinton John IV (Nicole), Andrew Hines Walton, Angela Marie Watts (Kevin) and Christopher Matthew Grimes (Sarah). Nine great grandchildren: Zane Winfield Cooper, Ethan Joshua John, Brennan Eric John, Logan William John, Alyssa Marie Watts, Tristan Dain Watts, Jacob Allen Bailey, Jenna Christine Grimes, and Siarah Mattison Grimes. Funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Fr. Charles McGinnis. Friends may call from noon until service time at the church. Graveside services will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to M.U. Foundation; Winfield C. John, M.D. Scholarship Fund: Care of Linda Holmes 1600 Medical Center Drive Huntington, WV 25701-3655 (304) 691-1711 Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.regerfh.com