1976

Carolyn Patterson graduated from Ferris State University in 1973 and opened Patterson's on July 4th 1976.

2015

In July 2015 Oscar and Carolyn Patterson celebrated 39 years as owners of Patterson's Pharmacy.

Our Story

Oscar and Carolyn Patterson opened Patterson’s Pharmacy in July 1976.

They are both long-time residents of Muskegon Heights and alumni of Muskegon Heights High School.

Their children, Darwin and Cynthia, are also pharmacists (pictured).

The business remained family-owned and operated with many generations working together to serve the communities of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights, Michigan.

Carolyn Patterson, Darwin Smith Sr., and Cynthia Smith (from left to right)

Knowledge is Power

For 44 years, members of the community would stop by the soda fountain at Patterson’s Drug Store to discuss the topics of the day. The discussions may have moved online, but the urgency to build and empower our communities still exists.