Patricia Ann "Pat" Van Winkle

Funeral Services for Patricia Ann “Pat” (Meyer) Van Winkle, 67, of Bristow, were held Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Mr. Phillip Johnson officiated. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Pat was born June 23, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to John Preston and Doris Lucille (Goodnight) Meyer. She passed away November 29, 2013 in Bristow, OK.

Pat was a devoted military wife, homemaker and caregiver. She was unselfish and had the biggest heart. Pat cared for her mother for a period of years until her mother’s passing. She also helped raise her grandchildren. Pat loved the outdoors, and watching birds and wind chimes. She was an avid gardener, and loved flowers, plants and nature in general. You always knew where you stood with her. When Jordan was born, pat became our “Mo”.

She is survived by her husband, James Van Winkle of the home; son, Jimmy Van Winkle of Tulsa; daughter, Sherry Van Winkle-Dixon and husband Michael of Bristow; grandchildren, Jordan Kelley, Shelby Stephenson, Ashley Van Winkle, Draven Dixon, and Xander Dixon, brothers, John Meyer of FL, and Tommy Meyer and wife Lynda of OK, and sister, Joyce Oberly and husband Danny of TX; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Doris Meyer.