Afton, Oklahoma Donald (Pat) Draper of Afton (Monkey Island) died suddenly Tuesday December 5, 2006 at the Integris Grove General Hospital, Grove, Ok. at the age of 60. Pat was born September 26, 1946 to Amzie Donald and Ellen Josephine Draper at Wichita, Ks. He graduated from the Wichita East High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Pat married Lois Krause May 23, 1969 at Wichita, Ks. He earned his pilot's license in 1974 flying for fun over 30 years. Pat was currently working as an Account Manager for Airgas in Joplin, Mo. He was a member of the A.O.P.A., past member of the Elks Lodge, enjoyed spending time on Grand Lake with his boat, family and friends and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors include his wife Lois Draper of the home. Two sons: Rick Cartwright and his wife Margie of Wichita, Ks., and Tim Cartwright and wife Patti of Tiffin, Oh. Two daughters: Darla Crumm of Wichita, Ks., and Patti Valenciano and husband Mario of Bartlesville, Ok. Two brothers: Tom Draper and Mike Draper, one sister, Dorothy Draper all of Wichita, Ks. Along with 10 grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday December 9, 2006 at the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, Ok. Rev. Kim Hayes to officiate. The Grove Veterans Ritual Team to conduct military honors. Visitation will be from 1-2:00 PM Saturday, prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monkey Island Fire Dept., in care of the funeral home. (711 S. Main St. Grove, Ok 74344.) Friends and family may send online condolences by viewing obituaries at www.honoringmemories.com
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Saturday, December 9th, 2006 2:00pm, Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home - Grove