Patsy Jean Vassar

Long time Perkins resident, Patsy Jean Vassar, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Grace Living Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Pat was born north of Lindsey, Ok. on November 22, 1932 to Tricia and Arthur Merrell. She lived in Purcell, Ok. for 18 years where she owned and operated Pats Beauty Shop. In 1969 Pat moved to Perkins, Ok and married Jack Vassar. She loved to do crossword puzzles, read, sew and play bridge. Pat was a long time volunteer at Stillwater Medical Center and served for two years as president of volunteers. She was also a member and past president of PEO. Pat was a loyal fan of OSU and active in the Republican Party. She is survived by her husband Jack Vassar of the home, two daughters: Deborah and Johnny Malone of Norman, Ok and Jacque Vassar of Tulsa, Ok, two sons: Kendall and Valerie Vassar of Perkins, Ok and Kevin Vassar of New York City, NY, three brothers: Wiley and Jo Merrell of Eufaula,Ok. W.T.and Patsy Merrell of Purcell, Ok. Bill and Sharla Merrell of Norman, Ok. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives, longtime friends, and neighbors,