Mary Patterson

Mary Alice Crabill Patterson (February 8, 1927 – November 11, 2016) was an American singer and politician.

Mary Patterson
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 13th district
In office
January 1999 – January 2001
Serving with Phyllis Heineman
Succeeded byDon Hennies
Personal details
Born(1927-02-08)February 8, 1927
Council Bluffs, Iowa
DiedNovember 11, 2016(2016-11-11) (aged 89)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Sioux Falls
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
University of Colorado–Boulder

Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 8, 1927, to Jacob and Mary Emmaline Crabill, Mary Alice Crabill earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Sioux Falls. She obtained a master of arts degree from University of Nebraska–Lincoln and received a doctorate from University of Colorado–Boulder.[1] Crabill met Perry Patterson in 1949, and married him in 1954.[2] The couple returned to South Dakota, and both taught at the University of Sioux Falls.[3] Mary Patterson later joined the faculty of the University of South Dakota, and Augustana University.[1] She served on the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1999 to 2000.[4] Patterson contested the 2000 and 2004 state house elections, losing both times.[5][6]

References
  1. "Dr. Mary Alice Crabill Patterson". November 13, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  2. James, Jean (August 2, 2015). "Dr. Perry Patterson". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  3. "Remembering faculty emeriti Perry and Sammie". USF Magazine: 26. 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  4. "Mary Alice Patterson". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  5. "Some South Dakota Lawmakers Fail In Attempt To Switch Chambers". Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan. November 9, 2000. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  6. "2004 Legislature Official Returns". South Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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