Dr. Don Roy Patton, Vmd

YORK – Dr. Don Roy Patton, VMD, 90, passed away on September 25, 2022 at Senior Commons at Powder Mill. He was the loving husband of Deanna M. Patton to whom he was married for 64 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion with Connie Milchling officiating. Prior to the service, there will be a visitation from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Interment will follow at Red Lion Cemetery with the York County Veterans Honor Guard. The Celebration of Life Service will be live streamed under Dr. Patton’s obituary at HeffnerCare.com.

Born January 5, 1932 in Hanover, Dr. Patton was the son of the late James Roy, and Clara G. (Stevens) Patton. Dr. Patton was a graduate of Red Lion High School, he attended Franklin & Marshall College for his undergraduate degree, and obtained his Veterinary Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Patton was the owner of Patton Veterinary Hospital, and had served his community for many years. He was a board member for the York County Parks and Recreation, and was very instrumental in the development of the Rail Trail. Many of the birdhouses that could be seen along the rail trail were also crafted by Dr. Patton. He loved making beautiful ornate birdhouses in his free time. Dr. Patton was an active member of York Wildcare, and was the first veterinarian in the region licensed to operate on Raptors and developed a surgical technique that allowed them to fly again. Dr. Patton was also an active member of York-Adams Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Patton was a member of Living Word Community Church for 24 plus years, and served in the church's First Contact Ministry, which oversaw any guest services. Prior to his membership at Living Word Community Church, he attended Grace Lutheran Church in Red Lion. He was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.

He also served our country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in France, where he served as the lead Veterinarian for the Air Force K9 Units.

In his free time Dr. Patton enjoyed collecting Susquehanna Valley duck decoys, golfing, bird watching, and being with his family.

In addition to his wife, Dr. Patton leaves behind a daughter, Christina E. Koch; four grandchildren, Jessica Stone, Miles Koch, Quinn Koch, and Graham Koch; two great grandchildren, Logan Stone and Lovaeha Haley; and one great great grandson, Elliot Walton. Dr. Patton is preceded in death by a son, Douglas S. Patton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ravenridge Wildlife Center, P.O. Box 38, Washington Boro, PA 17538.

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