Paul Pahsetopah obituary: A veteran and Chickasaw/Osage artist

PAUL ANTHONY PAHSETOPAH, 53, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in the St. Francis Medical Center, Tulsa, OK.

Paul was born February 18, 1955 in Claremore, Oklahoma, the son of Loren L. and Virgie (Reed) Pahsetopah.  A veteran who had served in the US Marine Corps, Paul was a member of the Chickasaw and Osage Nations.  In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish.  Paul was also known as a Native American artist.

Surviving family include: His father: Loren Pahsetopah and wife, Toni; His brothers and sisters: Lorna Wilkins, Teresa Pahsetopah, Christopher Pahsetopah, Mary Hynes, Monet Pahsetopah, Elaine Taylor, Gwynn Pahsetopah and Tully Smith; His half-brother: Billy Jack Harris; Three children: Anthony, Anita and Andrea Pahsetopah; Seven grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of other family and friends.  Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie.

Rosary will be recited Sunday, November 9, at 6:30PM in the Indian Camp Chapel, Pawhuska.  Traditional services will be held Monday, November 10, at 8:00 AM at the Chapel.  Mass will follow at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Pawhuska.  Father Chris Daigle will officiate.  Interment will be at the Pahsetopah Family Cemetery located West of Pawhuska.

McCartney's Johnson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.