David Paul PaskVan's Obituary
David Paul PaskVan passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. David was born November 19, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK, and graduated from Putnam City High School in 1964 and attended OSU. David met his wife, Sandra, on a blind date in 1969 and they were married for over 53 years. Together they had two sons, (Damon PaskVan and Stuart PaskVan), and 6 grandchildren, all of whom gave him great pleasure.
David worked in the food service industry for many years and transitioned to environmental services working for Sodexo-Marriott for a number of years. His profession took him and his family to many states working in the healthcare industry. David and Sandra eventually settled in Broken Arrow, OK and were blessed to be near their children and grandchildren.
David enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s athletic activities, fishing, golfing, and antiquing, which led to him and Sandra being weekly vendors at The Tulsa Flea Market.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Eloise and Joseph Lincoln Kline PaskVan, and his brother, Joe Alan PaskVan.
David is survived by his wife, Sandra, and sons Damon PaskVan (Lori) of Tulsa, OK, and Stuart PaskVan (Melinda) of Collinsville, OK, his grandchildren, Zac PaskVan and Max PaskVan of Tulsa, OK, Caitlyn Doss and Ashlyn Doss of Sperry, OK, and Leo PaskVan and Eli PaskVan of Collinsville, OK.
How did you spend your DASH?
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on the tombstone
From the beginning...to the end
He noted that first came the date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years
For that dash represents all the time
That they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
Know what that little line is worth
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering this special dash
Might only last a little while
So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent YOUR dash?
By Linda Ellis
What’s your fondest memory of David?
What’s a lesson you learned from David?
Share a story where David's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with David you’ll never forget.
How did David make you smile?