San Francisco Chronicle
By Jose Antonio Vargas, Chronicle Staff Writer
Hugh "Pat" Patterson taught anatomy at UCSF, UC Berkeley and, in the past, at UC Davis.

Dr. Patterson, known to all as "Pat," died Wednesday at age 61.

A skilled researcher and educator widely admired by students and peers alike, Dr. Patterson taught gross anatomy and embryology at UCSF and its joint medical program at UC Berkeley.

"Pat was absolutely committed to the best teaching he could provide, as is evidenced by all the awards he won," said Dr. Peter Ralston, former chair of the UCSF anatomy department and a longtime friend. "He was not only an outstanding teacher but an outstanding man and friend. Students hugged him at public ceremonies because they thought so highly of him." — more — 

Dave trained in Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center, and had been practicing at Sutter Solano Hospital in Vallejo, California since 1994. He was a very well liked member of their Emergency Department team and he will be greatly missed. He had recently purchased his nearly 500 acre ranch in the coastal mountains of Northern California and was working to develop it at the time of his death. Dave was very involved with horses and was a vital member of the Sonoma County Trailblazers Association. He functioned as the organization's doctor on trail trips into the backcountry and was affectionately known as just "Doc" to the group members. A very moving memorial was held by the Trailblazers and Dave's family on September 29th at a winery and ranch near his home in Hopland.

CRONIN, M.D., TIMOTHY E., 51, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at his home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2003, at 9:30AM at Parkway Christian Center with Pastor Dennis Webber officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to SPARC Enterprises, 1990 NW Washington Blvd, Grants Pass, OR 97526; or to UC Davis, The M.I.N.D. Institute (for autistic studies), 2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817. He was born Timothy Eugene Cronin on November 8, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On August 13, 1983 in Sacramento he married the former Cheryl A. Kvanvig. After high school graduation he went to UC Davis Medical Center for 15 years, where he completed his undergraduate studies, internship, and residency. In 1984 he graduated Magna Cum Laude and held a lifetime alumni association. He was a board certified fellow of the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In 1983 he spent four months in the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1984 he moved to Grants Pass from Sacramento. Since 1984 he has practiced as an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine. Since its inception Dr. Cronin has been the team doctor for the Del Saito's Martial Arts Karate Team. He was involved with the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. National Karate Program where he volunteered his medical expertise in local and national competitions. He was named Oregon AAU Volunteer of the year 2002. Also, for 10 years he had been the team doctor for the Grants Pass High School Football Team. He served as the past chief of staff for the former Southern Oregon Medical Center, and the medical director at the Grants Pass Surgery Center. He was a member of the American Medical Association, Oregon Medical Association, Josephine County Medical Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. His many community activities included a very active role in developing the All Sports Park from its conception in 1991. Since 1985 he has been supporting and giving to the community through the Rotary Club. He volunteered his time and money to see many community projects accomplished and was known as a team player. His machinist abilities enabled him to make many things including a special orthopedic screw for a surgical procedure. He enjoyed scuba diving, river rafting, performing magic tricks (slight of hand card tricks), building black powder rifles, and steam boat engines. He also worked on several projects with his son, including a fishing rod from scratch, and a Cobra kit car. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Cronin; son, Rory Cronin, daughter Chelsea Cronin all of Grants Pass; his parents, Mary "Corky" Cronin of Sacramento, California; and Dr. Herbert Cronin of Carson City, Nevada; brothers, Patrick Cronin of Acampo, California and Brian Cronin of Sacramento, California; and sister K.C. Kathleen Medina of San Francisco, California.

Published in the Sacramento Bee on 7/24/2003.