Beloved wife for 30 years of William R. Voss; loving mother of Will and Helen; daughter of Dwight Purtee and the late Vernona Dawson; daughter-in-law of the late William V. Voss and Mary Voss; sister-in-law to Tracey Rapisardo, Margaret Ganey, Kathleen Kidwell, Marianne Kauffmann; dear aunt, cousin, coworker and friend.
Stacy was a member of the AICPA. She was a member of the Science Center, the Art Museum, the History Museum, the Botanical Garden, and the St Louis Zoo. She frequented the St Louis Symphony. She was an avid live theatre attendee for both the Fox and the Muny. Her favorite book was Atlas Shrugged. She lived by Dale Carnegie’s book How to Win Friends and Influence People as if she wrote it. She admired entrepreneurs even though she had to engage them from the other side of the table. She treated people with respect and enthusiasm from IRS Lawyers to High School students at their first job. She made people feel like the main character.
SERVICES: Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road Affton, Missouri 63123) on Saturday, February 7, 11:00 a.m. until memorial service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to one of the non-profit institutions above or the https://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/ Stacy loved owls.
She is a great loss to all of us. She was the best work wife a guy could have. I will truly miss her.
Stacy was a calming presence to all who knew her. She was always quick to say, it will all be ok and she meant it. She wasn’t just a co-worker but an extraordinary confidante, mentor, leader and friend. I will miss her dearly!
Helen and Family,
I am thinking about all of you as you celebrate the life of Stacy. She was an amazing mother, wife and person. I am thankful that I got a chance to spend some time with her. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Voss Family –
My wife and I were very sorry to hear of Stacey’s passing. She was a very nice person to have known. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you all navigate this difficult time. Everyone who knew Stacey at work just has nice things to say about her and was hurt at her passing. That is the type of legacy that many can’t enjoy. May God send blessings to Bill and the Voss family.
Stacy was a great IRS colleague and no matter the circumstances she looked for ways to be positive. In one of my communications with her, she said, “Our door to PSP is always open…We’ll leave the light on for you…” She intended to constantly say in communication regardless of the time.
She’s a real gem who will be sincerely missed! Condolences to her entire family, may her positive memories live on forever in your hearts!!
Stacy was my work sister and the best friend one could have. Not only was she my dear friend, but she was also a friend to my family and was always asking about my sweeties, sister, mom, and mutual friends we had. When I lost my mom last year, she and Bill came to the celebration of life party and made the event all the better.
To say I will miss her is an understatement, but I know she’s with my mom partying it up in the heavens. All my love to her family.
It is with heartfelt sympathy that I send my condolences to the Voss Family for your loss.
For the short period of time, I was allowed to be graced with the presence of Stacy, she was truly a delight. Even though I didn’t work with her at the IRS directly, she came over and introduced herself to me. From that point on I couldn’t wait for her bright ball of sunshine to pass my desk in the morning, coffee and bags in hand to say, “Good morning” with a smile on her face. She was a wonderful person to know. Every time she spoke it was with a calm delightful sound. We would talk about trips I had taken with my grandson and trips I was planning to take him on this year.
You know when you are loved at work because everyone wants to come and tell you good morning, ask you for advice or just stop by to see how your weekend was or how you’re doing. This was Stacy’s desk; I know because our cubicles touched each other’s and not to be snooping but I could hear every conversation. Sometimes I would just sit and chuckle.
But it is with heavy heart that she is no longer with us. She is truly an angel and will be forever missed but always in our thoughts and hearts.
Praying for the Voss/Purtee family, may you find comfort in the love that surrounds you.
I met Stacy while working at Baked Goods, a pottery shop she frequented. Over the years she also popped up in my daily life through being supportive of LGBTQIAP causes, and it was just no surprise to see her, when ever we overlapped, because it was like no time would pass. Even after literally transitioning, she gave the same smile and was the same sweet, engaging human. My heart goes out to her friends and family during this loss, and I hope her memory is a blessing.
Sending my condolences to both the Voss and Purtee families; Stacey is a treasure that will be sincerely missed.
This statement from the obituary sums it up for Stacey: “She treated people with respect and enthusiasm, she made people feel like the main character.”
She was and is a beautiful person.
Rest In Peace
I am so sorry to hear about Stacy’s passing. I still find it hard to believe. Stacy was an exceptional leader and a wonderful colleague, and she will be deeply missed.
I can’t imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. My heart goes out to the entire Voss family as you navigate this profound loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace during this incredibly difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of Stacy’s passing. I knew her through work, and even though I did not work with her directly, we became friends. She was never too busy to listen, and was always kind and respectful when giving help or advice, even if it was something you didn’t want to hear. The world needs more people like Stacy! She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. I’m sending prayers to her family as they navigate life without her, I will forever miss hearing her call me “Patty Suzette.”
Stacy was my manager for 5 years. She was my co-worker for 18 years, and she will be my friend forever. I believe that, for me, the best way that I can honor Stacy’s memory would be to live a good life. Whenever I see a show at The Muny, go to Fortel’s Pizza, or do anything else that brings me happiness, I’ll think of Stacy, and I’ll smile.
My sincere condolences to Stacy’s family. In my interactions with Stacy, she was always upbeat and saw the good side of everything and everyone. Never saw her in a bad mood and always ready to laugh which everyone around her enjoyed. She’s such a class act.
I knew Stacy from work and training at the Department of the Treasury. She was always helpful and pleasant. Stacy had a very kind gentle soul.
Her husband and family have my sincerest sympathies.
I gave about $70 to the World Bird Sanctuary. (It has a weird way of giving.) Stacy helped me a lot at the IRS. Her death was a real shock to me. Condolonces to the family.
I trained Stacy in the job she held at the IRS in PSP. She was so funny, a great listener, a good sport, and someone I could trust. I was so shocked and saddened to learn of her passing way too soon. I know she loved her family and her fur babies more than life itself. I pray for comfort for all the family during this very difficult time.