Jodi Ann Patterson-Curcio

1968 - 2021

Jodi Ann Patterson-Curcio obituary, 1968-2021, Aiken, SC

Jodi Patterson-Curcio Obituary

Jodi Ann Patterson-Curcio
Sanford, MI - Jodi Ann Patterson-Curcio died from pancreatic cancer on December 15, 2021; she lived graciously and courageously until the very end.
She was born in Midland Michigan on May 2, 1968, to James and Elaine Patterson. Growing up, Jodi enjoyed living and playing on Sanford Lake, childhood friendships, large family gatherings and Christian summer camp at Lake Louise. Jodi realized at an early age that she wanted to teach and empower others. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Art Education and Political Science, and Master of Arts in Painting from Central Michigan University. After 15 years of teaching visual art and world geography in the public school system, Jodi set her sights on teaching at the University level, and she obtained her terminal degree from Goddard College. In 2000, Jodi started at Wayne State University as an adjunct professor and later served as the head of the Art Education Program at Shepherd University. Later moving to the west coast where she progressed ultimately to chair of the Art Department, as well as becoming a full professor at Eastern Washington University in 2020. As a passionate educator she continued to educate her students until her last days. Jodi loved Art in any form, paint installation, digital photography, texture etc. "Teaching is an art" she taught her students, this included how art benefits teaching, learning, and living more fully in general.
Professionally she exhibited in over 100 galleries, and museums across the U.S.A., and international venues in Budapest, London, and Paris. Jodi published several books and dozens of essays in a variety of scholarly journals and served as an inaugural co-editor of "Artizein: Arts & Teaching Journal". Jodi also served on advisory and executive boards for various art organizations. She used art to examine relationships, and in this vein, she visited, by herself and with her husband Joe, over 30 countries, photographed nearly 300 waterfalls in a two-year span, donned crampons to explore glaciers in Iceland, Canada, and the USA against the backdrop of climate change, she once traveled around the world in seven days to photograph some key UNESCO sites.
Jodi loved life and lived it to its fullest, and through her kindness and love she made the world a better place, lighting up the room with her presence while bringing joy to everyone. Always working to make a positive impact, she and her husband took on projects ranging from renovating multiple buildings, rural life improvement, and general empowerment of people.
Jodi was a keen lover of all things "Humanities", loved flowers, walking, and off-grid camping. Jodi's heart was giving her great-niece and nephew, Olivia and Phoenix, endless kisses, hugs, dancing and love.
She is survived by her husband Joe Curcio, her parents Jim and Elaine Patterson, her sisters Niki, and Kelley, her nephew Tristan, her beloved nieces Jimaiah and Elaina Talbot, her Curcio family, and countless family and friends in the Sanford MI, Belfast NY, Augusta GA, Aiken SC, Cheney/Spokane WA, and throughout the country.
"Art is not exclusive unto itself, but rather inclusive to nearly all forms of human existence,"
Jodi Ann Patterson
https://www.jodipatterson.net/
A celebration of Jodi's life took place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from the Sanford United Methodist Church, 2560 N W River Rd, Sanford, MI. Reverend Lisa Kelly officiated. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home. Online condolences to the family may be expressed through wswfh.com. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider:
The Jodi Patterson Fund for Art, Culture, and Rural Empowerment, which will serve the youth of Midland County, MI, and Allegany County, NY, is being established in Jodi's honor and memory through the Allegany County Area Foundation (NY). Memorials may be directed to this fund by mail to ACAF 6087 State Route 19N, Belmont, NY 14813 or through the foundation website at http://alleganycountyareafoundation.org/

Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, 2021.
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