Patty June Morely was born on the 18th of September 1939 in Lakeview, Oregon. She spent her high school years in Gates, Oregon where she graduated. In 1955 she moved to Salem, Oregon where she married John J. Payton. After 21 years together, they divorced in 1976. Three years later, Patty married James D. Morely and they were together until his passing.
Patty worked for the State of Oregon in the insurance and housing divisions. She retired after providing 30 years of service. She had many hobbies, but she truly enjoyed bowling; serving as president of the Salem Women's Bowling Assn. and painting landscapes.
Patty is preceded in death by he husband James Morely. She is survived by her sisters: Connie L. Bonn, of Springfield, OR & Beverly G. Garrett, of Eugene, OR; her brother: William L. Stewart, of Hillsboro, OR; her daughter: Robin S. Langkamp, of Eugene, OR, her husband Shaun and Grandson, Joshua Langkamp; her son: Randall A. Payton, of Portland, OR, his wife Dominique and Step-Granddaughter Audrey Lowell; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces & nephews.