Patrick Shannon Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan Patrick Shannon Sullivan was born October 20, 1950 at the Pauls Valley Hospital to Gordon and Martha Sullivan. He passed from this life on April 9, 2023 at the age of 72. He attended Erin Springs School until eighth grade and graduated from Lindsay High School in 1968. He attended East Central University where he earned a Bachelors of Arts, a Bachelors of Science, and a Masters Degree in elementary education. He met his wife and best friend, Diana Hobson at the East Central University Baptist Student Union. They were married in August 1971. Patrick taught school at Stratford, Byng, and Plano, Texas. He won teacher of the year at each school. He was accepted as member of Project Earth-storm at Oklahoma University. He was selected to participate in the Mezonet program for the state of Oklahoma. He assisted in writing weather system curriculum for elementary schools. He was chosen as a part of a five member team from OU that attended the International Meteorological Conference in Scotland. Patrick loved teaching science. He established the first outdoor classroom for Stratford and Byng. While teaching at Plano he took several students to the Texas State Science Fair every year. Patrick greatly enjoyed music. He often combined his love of teaching and music by writing educational songs for his students. He inspired several children to learn guitar and sing. He was one of the original members of the Sundowner Band, which played in numerous rodeos, festivals, and the Peach Tree Opry in Stratford. One of the highlights of his Sundowner days was playing at Mikey Gillys place in Dallas. Patrick loved Jesus and served Him faithfully from a very young age. He was ordained as a deacon at Prairie Creek Baptist Church in Plano, TX. He also served as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Stratford. He lead choir at FBC Stratford and youth choir at New Bethel Baptist Church. In addition, he lead music for several Vacation Bible Schools. He also loved playing guitar and singing in his church. He loved his wife and children. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Diana, two children; Scott and wife Georgiana and their children: Adyson, Dallyn and Taryn; Phillip and wife Rachel and their child, Faith; his brother Joel and wife Patricia and daughter Jennifer Niveze. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Martha Sullivan and his brother Michael Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Patrick Sullivan to the First Baptist Church of Stratford building fund. Visitation; will be Thursday evening from 5-7 in DeArman/Pickard Chapel Stratford, Oklahoma. Services; Friday 1:00 PM in the Stratford First Baptist Church. Officiating; Rev. Keith Stevens. Burial will follow in McGee cemetery Stratford, Oklahoma.

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Patrick Shannon Sullivan

October 20, 1950 - April 9, 2023