Michael Ryan Patterson, age 45 of Arvada. Cherished son of the late Brian and late Christine Patterson. Michael is survived by his Aunts, Margery (Pete) Newell and Becky (Bob) Lelingis, his Uncle Kevin (Cindy) Patterson, Cousins David Newell (Vanessa Gasior) and Adam (Kimber) Newell, as well as many dear friends. 

Michael was born in Northlake, IL and grew up there until moving to Arvada, CO with his parents in 2000. Michael was a graduate of Proviso West High School and Triton College in Illinois and then graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder. Michael worked at Walmart as an asset protection manager for many years. He played the guitar, loved to read, work puzzles and trivia game nights. He loved going on camping trips every year with friends and spending holidays with Jess, Eric, Linda, Joe, Pam and Greg. 

He will be missed by all.