Mary Jane (Stiver) Patten

Mary Jane Patten, age 73, of Bristol passed away on August 27, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born on June 5, 1947 in Elkhart to Maurice and Doris Stiver.

Mary Jane retired from J J Babitt after 50 years of dedication.  She loved spending time with her animals and helping other animals, but her true love, is the love she has for her family. She enjoyed watching scary movies and to go gambling. She always liked a good steak dinner.

Mary Jane is survived by her son Troy Patten, her grandchildren Tristan Patten and Tylar Detwiler, and her brother, Tom and Carol Stiver.

Friends may visit with family from 3-7 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 where funeral services will at 7pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 CR 19 Bristol, IN 46507. Online condolences may be made to the Patten family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com