Cradle and All

Kent Patterson 1941–1995

Kent Patterson died following a heart attack at his home on March 14, 1995. Despite more than his fair share of hardships in his life, Kent always retained an upbeat attitude and sense of fun that might well inspire many with less cause for complaint. He enjoyed lighter-than-air craft, wheelchair basketball, chess, and beachcombing, and an impish sense of humor brightened his stories in Analog and in other publications such as Amazing, F&SF, and Pulphouse.