Patricia Dian Zeimet-Jones was born December 6, 1958, in Carmi, Illinois, to Allen Leon Sheraden and Leah Charlene Hodges Sheraden. She died March 22, 2025, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 66 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Patti completed her secondary education in Carpentersville, Illinois, where she graduated with the Irving Crown High School Class of 1974. She continued her education at Rogers State University in Claremore, Oklahoma, earning her Associates Degree in nursing. She also completed Firefighter One Training through Oklahoma State University, as well as EMT training though Rogers State University.
Patti worked as a medical assistant and lab and x-ray technician from 1984 to 2001. She worked as a registered nurse from 2001 to 2023. She was a certified hospice and palliative care nurse. Patti served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Verdigris Fire Protection District for 12 years and was also a CPR instructor.
Patti was married May 19, 2016, in Barbados, to Joe Jones. They enjoyed traveling together and taking many trips to Mexico. Spending time working in her garden was also a favorite pastime. Most importantly, she dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren who affectionately knew her as “Oma”.
Those she leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Husband; Joe
Children; Jeremy Zeimet, of Coweta, Oklahoma
Suzie Zeimet and Marty Cruse, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Dennis Zeimet and wife Lindsey, of Verdigris, Oklahoma
Jeff Jones and Courtney Green, of Hectorville, Oklahoma
Travis Jones, of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Aly and Toby Troyer, of Verdigris, Oklahoma
Drew Cash, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Melanie Zeimet and Dylan Zeimet, of Coweta, Oklahoma
Charter Zeimet and Peyton Zeimet, of Verdigris, Oklahoma
Great grandchildren; Ryanne Foster, Zia Kwartang,
Drake Troyer, and Charlene Troyer
Sisters; Kathy Sheraden, of Ottosen, Iowa
Anita Thompson and husband Harlan, of Ottosen, Iowa
And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Charlene Sheraden.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Claremore First Baptist Church in Claremore, Oklahoma. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Patti’s name to Clarehouse, 7617 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma, or www.clarehouse.org, or to The Journey Home, 900 NE Washington Boulevard, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74006, or www.thejourneyhomeok.com. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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Patti Dian Zeimet-Jones December 6, 1958 – March 22, 2025
