Mark Andrew

Paterson

Mark Andrew Paterson passed from this earth and into the Kingdom of Heaven on August 21, 2023 after a 6-year battle with brain cancer. He was 58 years old. Mark is preceded in death by his father Robert (Bob) Paterson. Mark is survived by his children, Amy and Zachary Paterson of Hollister. He is also survived by his mother Diana  Plavala (Larry) as well as his 5 siblings Robert Paterson (Charlotte), Carrie Bendick (Jim), Laurie Anderson, Nancy Torres (John), and Dan Paterson (Joeline).

Mark was born October 1, 1964 in San Jose. He attended Gilroy High School and Leland High School where he played water polo and donkey basketball. From August 1994 through March 2023 Mark was married to Lisa Paterson and had two children, Amy and Zachary, whom he loved deeply. Mark was an uncle to 17 nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces and nephews all of whom he enjoyed and built special bonds with.

Mark loved being on the water on his boat and jet ski to float, fish or ski.  He was often seen tearing it up in the wake of a boat on his jet ski acting like Evil-Knieval on water. If there was water around, then to Mark, there was fun to be had.

Mark had a successful career in Auto & RV sales and later in real estate until his diagnosis of cancer in 2017.

Mark was a son, a brother, a father, and a friend. We will continue to remember Mark's wit and humor, his ability to negotiate, and his heart and love for family and friends. We will treasure and rejoice in our memories of him when the day is long and the heart is heavy because Mark would want to be remembered as one who celebrated each day as a gift.