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Patrick Lawrence Diver, 60, lost his fight to remain on this Earth on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. Patrick was born Sept. 24, 1957, in Tulsa, Okla., to John and Elaine Diver. He was the third of seven children. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa and then attended Oklahoma State University, graduating with a degree in forestry. He never worked as a forester but instead bought his own forest in the Ozarks after he worked in Houston for Amoco as a data analyst. At the time of his death, he was working for BSNF logistics in Springdale, Ark., as a data architect. Patrick battled for his life after a complex heart surgery in November. He survived multiple code blues and other setbacks, including a trip to Oklahoma City in EMSA while on ECMO. He was very proud that he survived and thrived to return to home to his cherished 3-D Acres in the Ozarks. But more importantly, he was able to return home to those he loved. He overcame so much and got his wish due to his extreme determination and stubbornness. A soccer enthusiast, he started playing at the age of 11 and continued for the rest of his life. He was loved by his fellow soccer brethren, which includes players, coaches and referees. He will always be a Gunner (Arsenal) for life. Pat was also a gifted musician, music enthusiast and an outdoorsman. He spent many a day hiking on his land in the Ozarks with his granddaughter, Taegen, and often these hikes included his cats, dogs and horses. Above all, he was a gentle, caring soul, a loving husband, father, grandpa and beloved Daken. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Debbie his daughter Brynnan, and granddaughter Taegen Diver, all of the home. He is also survived by his sons, Mark Tate of Fayetteville, N.C., and Jeff Tate of Sapulpa, Okla.; other grandchildren Natalynn, Nathan and Ashlyn Tate, of Sapulpa; his six siblings and their spouses, Mike and Linda Diver of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Margaret Holt of Tulsa; Steve and Terry Diver of Lexington, Ky.; Chris and Jerri Diver of Tahlequah, Okla.; Tim and Michelle Diver of Tulsa; and Danny Diver of Tulsa. He was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who meant the world to him. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April, 7, at the Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E. 91st Street, in Tulsa. A post-funeral visitation and reception with the family will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Arvest Cares account (at any Arvest location) set -up for the family to help defray the cost of his medical care and funeral expenses, or to the charity of your choice in Pat's name. Cremation was under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Patrick Lawrence Diver

September 24, 1957 - March 29, 2018