Evelyn Patterson of Grand Island will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Feb. 15. Cards may be sent to her at 915 Baumann Drive, Apt. 10, Grand Island, NE 68803.

Her family includes Sandra Freeman of Falson, Calif., Melvin and Doreen Patterson of Grand Island and Carl and Jeanette Patterson of Frisco, Texas. She has six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Patterson was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Butler County.