Patrick Myers

Obituaries

September 11, 2015 - 12:00 AM

Patrick Lee “Pat” Myers, 61, died peacefully at his home on May 19, 2015 in Slaughterville, Okla. He donated his body to science and cremation has taken place.
Pat is survived by his brothers, Mike Myers, Henderson, Nev., Tim (Anne) Myers, Fountain Valley, Calif., Chris Myers, Pierce City, Mo., and Jeff (Christie) Myers, Pierce City, Mo.; sister-in-law, Mary Myers, Las Vegas, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Myers, Jr., Denver, Colo., Marie Mildred “Millie” (Ketter) Myers, Iola, and brother, John Myers, Pierce City, Mo.
Pat was born May 23, 1953 in Iola, to Frank, Jr. and Millie Myers. He grew up in Iola and graduated from Iola High School in 1971. He served in the Air Force from 1971 to 1975.  Pat was proud of his service and was always supportive of veterans and those on active duty. Shortly after being discharged from the Air Force, Pat moved to Oklahoma City and began a long career in the supply industry working primarily with Rohan in Moore, Okla.; Sherman Machine in Oklahoma City, Okla., and American Waterworks Supply in Norman, Okla. Except for a brief two-year period in the early ’90s, Pat worked for 29 years at American Waterworks Supply from 1984 through April of 2015. He became a respected member of the waterworks industry throughout Oklahoma.
Pat was a lifelong bachelor and avid fisherman. He particularly enjoyed fly fishing. He was a Mason and enjoyed volunteering. He spoke often of visiting children at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn Center in Galveston, Texas.
A committal service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Rd., Springfield, Mo. 
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Pat’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Condolences can be sent to www.lakinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Patrick-Pat-Myers/. The family would like to thank Dr. John Robertson, Norman, Okla.; Valir Health, the caregivers of Aaron’s Affordable Senior Care, Oklahoma City, the United Tissue Network, Norman, Okla., and Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, Mo., for their care and compassion in all of their efforts.

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