Richard Pattie
Residing In: | Hereford, AZ USA |
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Spouse/Partner: | Sarah Lopez |
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Occupation: | Retired |
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Richard's Latest Interactions
Posted on: Oct 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Bonnie, I was able to upload the .pdf file via the class blog.
Posted on: Nov 09, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Hey Jim, I have your book ready to go. Leave your mailing address here, if you're comfortable with it.
Posted on: Jan 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Happy birthday, Rick. Consider the Sky Island Flavors book your birthday gift.
Posted on: Jan 09, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Happy birthday, Jim. Hope it was a great one. I beat you to 78 by 23 days. So far, so good!
Happy Birthday, Claressa! Hope your day is great.
Posted on: Dec 16, 2022 at 1:33 AM
Posted on: Aug 13, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Judy, I was in "Spaceman" Stevens 6th grade class. I never knew where the name came from until I just read your post about Steve Hamilton. Thanks for the memory!
Posted on: Mar 21, 2022 at 12:54 PM
A few days ago I received a call from Rick Loya, Art's younger brother. Art had passed away from kidney failure the day before. Art was my best friend in high school, which was an unlikely pairing as we were so different. He was a brilliant, high achiever while I was struggling just to get by in school. I don't actually remember how we became friends, just that we were, and shared many fun, ridiculous, interesting and usually dangerous (and one downright criminal) adventures together. We (actually he, I was his sidekick) tackled everything from science experiments in his garage to launching rockets out in the desert. A couple of years after graduation I got a call from Art (he was living in Berkeley) telling me there was a job for me at the little tech company where he was working if I wanted it. I did, and moved there and worked with him for about a year before I started my music studies. Then, I was in his wedding when he got married in the 70's. After that I lost touch with him for many years. I knew he was living in Arizona, so when I was looking to move there I contacted Art and in 2017 made the drive to his home in Prescott Valley, AZ. We had a wonderful reunion. The attached photo is from that visit (to get him to smile I had to say, "OK Art, pretend you're happy"). Art was very interested in my astrophotography so we stayed in touch via email for a few years. Then, he just dropped off my radar until I was contacted by his brother about Art's increasing dementia. I am so sorry that Art is gone. His was a unique mind and spirit, kind and helpful, with absolutely zero patience for people who wouldn't think for themselves (usually me). I will miss him.
Posted on: Dec 16, 2021 at 1:33 AM
Posted on: Dec 16, 2020 at 1:33 AM
Posted on: May 22, 2020 at 6:19 AM
I have information about Art Loya. The last time I saw him was 3 years ago at his house in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Even though at that time he was showing the effects of early dementia, we had a wonderful visit and time together with much reminiscing and bringing each other up to date. The last time I had any contact with him was two years ago. Since then he hasn't answered any of my emails, and his voice mail box has always been full.
Last night my phone rang and the caller ID said it was him. When I answered, much to my disappointment it wasn't Art, but his younger brother Rick. Rick told me that Art was alive, but now has severe dementia and was hospitalized. Art had lived alone for many years, and had not taken care of himself. Rick and his sister Laurie are working on getting Art into a memory care facility which will be tricky as Art doesn't have any money at this time.
This is very sad news. Art was my good friend in high school which continued through our living together in Berkeley for a year. His brother promised to keep me apprised of any progress or changes to Art's situation and condition, and I will post any new information as I receive it.
Art had one of the finest minds I've ever known, which makes this turn of events even more devastating.
Posted on: May 22, 2020 at 6:15 AM
I have information about Art Loya. The last time I saw him was 3 years ago at his house in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Even though at that time he was showing the effects of early dementia, we had a wonderful visit and time together with much reminiscing and bringing each other up to date. The last time I had any contact with him was two years ago. Since then he hasn't answered any of my emails, and his voice mail box has always been full.
Last night my phone rang and the caller ID said it was him. When I answered, much to my disappointment it wasn't Art, but his younger brother Rick. Rick told me that Art was alive, but now has severe dementia and was hospitalized. Art had lived alone for many years, and had not taken care of himself. Rick and his sister Laurie are working on getting Art into a memory care facility which will be tricky as Art doesn't have any money at this time.
This is very sad news. Art was my good friend in high school which continued through our living together in Berkeley for a year. His brother promised to keep me apprised of any progress or changes to Art's situation and condition, and I will post any new information as I receive it.
Art had one of the finest minds I've ever known, which makes this turn of events even more devastating.
Posted on: Dec 16, 2019 at 6:42 AM
Happy birthday to me. 75 today. Turning 70 was a big deal, 75 not so much because I’m in such better health and spirits. 50 pounds lighter, physically fit for my age, no disease or infirmities, have/had relationships with two amazing women in the last two years. In good financial shape (outlived my bankruptcy!). Live in a beautiful place. I can honestly say, life is very good.
Posted on: Dec 16, 2019 at 1:35 AM