Bebe Patten

Bebe Patten
Born
Willa Bebe Harrison

(1913-09-13)September 13, 1913
DiedJanuary 25, 2004(2004-01-25) (aged 90)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Evangelist, Pastor, Patten University President and University Chancellor
Spouses
  • Alton Bowman
    (m. 1932; div. 1933)
  • C. Thomas Patten
    (m. 1935; died 1958)
Academic background
Education
  • L.I.F.E. Bible College
  • Temple Hall College and Seminary PhD

Bebe Patten (September 13, 1913 – January 25, 2004) was the founder of Patten University (formerly Oakland Bible Institute), Patten Academy, Christian Cathedral and the Christian Evangelical Churches of America, Inc. denomination.


Bebe Patten had three children: identical twins Rebecca and Priscilla in 1950 and Thomas Patten Jr. in 1954.

For her achievements in education and religion, Patten received resolutions from the California State Senate (1978, 1994, and 2003) and Elihu Harris (1994).