Alice Lucille Patton

Alice Lucille Patton, 74, of Sun City West, AZ, died on November 5, 2017 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1943, in Wadena and grew up in Heinola, Minnesota, the daughter of Ilmi and Melvin Rousu. Alice graduated from New York Mills High School in Minnesota with the class of 1961.On August 18, 1967, she united in marriage to Donald L. Patton in Phoenix, AZ. She enjoyed raising her two children, and spending time with family and friends. She rarely missed watching her favorite team the Minnesota Vikings. She is survived by her husband Don Patton; two sons, Jeff (Jill) Patton and Kyle (Karina) Patton and four grandchildren (Emily, Trevor, Izabella, Braidyn); two sisters Bea Rogness and Barbara Behrend. She was preceded in death by her parents Ilmi and Melvin Rousu. Visitation will be 2:00 to 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 12th at the Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel at 13738 W. Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, AZ, 85375. There will be a reception following. Graveside service will be held Monday, November 13th at 12:30 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the he AZ Humane Society or a charity of your choosing.