Patricia Bass, 67OKEECHOBEE - Patricia Bass, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, in Stuart. She was 67. Born May 8, 1942 in Newnan, Ga., to James E. and Marion Vick, she was a rancher of the Methodist faith. She was a member of local, state and national Cattlemen's and Cattlewomen's Association. She was also involved with 4-H, Citrus County Cowbells and Florida Cracker Cattle Association. She is survived by her husband, Elwyn Bass of Okeechobee; her honorable mother, Eloise Van Ness of Citrus County; daughter, Debbie Simonek (James) of Tyler, Texas; son, Jimmie Rose (Michele) of Citrus County; stepdaughter, Marylin Lundy (Keith) of Basinger; two stepsons, Bryan Bass (Becky) of Ohio, and Quinn Bass (Patty) of Basinger; sister, Dianne Lynn Cordle of Maryland; brother, James E. Vick Jr. of Doral; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Bass Okeechobee Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Bass Okeechobee Chapel, with Pastor Monroe Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Basinger Cemetery. Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bassokeechobeefh.com. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory, 205 N.E. 2nd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.