Birth Date: February 17, 1949
Likes: Trains! Desserts of any kind - especially chocolate, people who take care of their vehicles, little kids, old guys who love to reminisce. He enjoys the challenge of his work - he's a craftsman. He enjoys "chick flicks", and puttering in his workshop, and being with family
Dislikes: Patients who don't show up or "forget" their appointments. Dumb TV shows, litter, asparagus, "Game Players" (he's a straight shooter, but the ammo isn't 'live')
Hobbies: model railroading and driving around town in his vehicle "du jour", reading, learning new things, he collects riddles and jokes
Aspirations: To lead a healthy life, travel, to be remembered as having been a good husband, dad and dentist, learn as much as he can as long as he can, see Shania Twain in person

John Patterson is Elly's devoted and steadfast counterpart. He is a dentist, a role he takes seriously. His work comes second only to his family. John's forward thinking makes him an innovator and instigator. "You don't know if you can do it, if you don't try". He may seem to take a back seat, sometimes, but it's his strength of character and calm demeanor that keeps the family "on track". He listens. The advice John doles out is measured and sound. He dotes on his baby girl, April, and provides sound guidance for his adult children. The roles are reversed when his father-in-law, Grandpa Jim, offers advice to John. A proud Grandpa himself, he tells everyone he meets about his granddaughter and grandson and doesn't hesitate to show pictures - something he swore he would never do! He enjoys model railroading and longs for more free time to spend on other hobbies. Retirement is near!