MARCH/APRIL 2018 9 FE ATURE tute presidential terms last one year, a board member must serve four years to attain that rank and serve another year after as Chairman. This includes being voted into the Treasurer and President-Elect offices. Patterson was also very involved in local activities, serving as President of the Roy Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Military Affairs Committee of the Ogden Chamber of Com- merce. He was the first civilian sent to the USAF War College, volunteered on the Youth Impact Board of Directors for 17 years, and was a member of the Ogden Exchange Club. He enjoyed golfing and involvement in the R & W Club. Jim is survived by his wife Suzy of 61 years, daughter Alice, son-in-law Gary Moe, and granddaughter GraceAnne of Park City, Utah. Donations in Jim Patterson’s name may be made to Youth Impact, 2305 Grant Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401 or online at www.youthimpactogden.org. MILT CHORTKOFF OF MILT & EDIE’S DRYCLEANERS & TAILORING CENTER IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, PASSED AWAY SUR- ROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY ON DECEMBER 28 AT AGE 88. Chortkoff was a promi- nent drycleaner who started out in cleaning at his family business, Holly- way Laundry & Dry Cleaners, at the age of 10, “delivering wet washes in a pushcart around Brooklyn,” he told Cleaner and Launderer in 2016 on the occasion of his 70th anniversary in the industry. In 1946, aged 17, he also delivered clothes to pay his way through college. In 1988 he came out of retirement to purchase a drycleaning facility in Burbank, naming it Milt & Edie’s Drycleaning & Tailoring Center. Milt & Edie’s is always open as a 24/7/365 business. Milt & Edie’s has 90 employees at present. Chortkoff was scheduled to receive DLI’s Diamond Achieve- ment Award, the Institute’s highest honor, at the California Cleaners Association trade show this year. In August, the award will be presented in his honor to a member of his family. The Milt & Edie’s customer experience is legendary in the drycleaning industry, from the bright magenta storefront, over complimentary fresh popcorn and refreshments, to a maitre d’ who directs clients to the next available customer service representative. The true test is the quality of the garments which are backed by a customer service pledge to make them perfect every time. Chortkoff’s philanthropic activities encompassed support- ing schools, the arts, and pets. A statement from his family and friends said, “Living life with no regrets and a sharp sense of humor, Milt left a heartfelt impression on everyone he met with his robust desire to make our world a better and happier place. Filled with love and all that is good in the world, he will be a shining star in the heavens burning brightly forever.” Chortkoff is survived by his wife Edythe, brother Burt, children Beth and Ben, and five grandsons. Contributions in Chortkoff’s honor may be made to the City of Hope national medical center. Industry Legend Milt Chortkoff Passes Away at 88 Milt Chortkoff, shown here with his wife Edie, passed away December 28, 2017. His many innovations on the customer ex- perience inspired many in the industry. Milt Chortkoff, drycleaner to the stars, started out as a delivery driver as seen here in this image from 1946.