Julee Ann Patterson

Julee Ann Patterson

Julee Ann Patterson was born July 7, 1972 in Bountiful, Utah to William R. and Mary Renee Page Patterson and passed away on August 25, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona after battling cancer for several months.

Julee graduated from the University of Utah with degree in music, and was drum major for two years for the U of U Marching Band and thoroughly enjoyed playing drums. She taught music and band for 12 years both in Utah and Arizona. In 2004 she became a police officer for the city of Scottsdale. She devoted seven plus years to this profession and totally loved it. She had a great and caring love for animals, especially her three favorites, Reio, Hogan and Abby.

Preceded in death by her mother Renee, and sister Cathy Lee Gruendell. She is survived by her father William and step-mother Sandy T. Patterson; three sisters, Cheri Walker, Tina (Mark) Dickinson, Mickey (Brett) Durffee; three brothers Craig (Waree) Patterson, Steven (Vicki) Patterson, Cary (Lesa) Patterson; step-sister Paula (Scott) Wright and step-brother Scott (Janelle) Pritchett and several wonderful nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

A special thanks and love from Julee to a good and devoted friend, Ray Powell. Also a heartfelt recognition to all of Julee''s close friends and the Scottsdale Police Department, which she considered her extended family. Julee says good-bye for now and thanks to all her friends and family with encouraging advice to carry on.

Friends may visit with family Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 10:30 a€" 11:30 am at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N 400 E. with graveside services noon at Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 S. 200 W. Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Shelter, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741.