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H.B. "Hank" Watson, Jr. H.B. "Hank" Watson, Jr.
H.B. “Hank” Watson, Jr. of Oklahoma City passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 8th. He was born February 21, 1927 in Henderson, Texas. Hank grew up in east Texas, the son of a rancher, riding a school bus to Charlotte, Texas, a town of about 500. After graduating from high school, Hank joined the navy, serving in WWII on a destroyer in the Pacific. In 1946, after Hank’s honorable service to our country, he went to SMU, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. ...  read more and sign the guest book
Michael E. Bialas
Michael E. Bialas died 12 January, 2012 in Tulsa, OK. Born 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the Army at the end of WWII. He lived in Chicago for 65 years, and moved to Tulsa in 1992. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris Clay Bialas, his wife of 55 years. He is survived by his brother, Eugene Bialas of New Jersey and his daughter Leslie Bialas and her husband Dr. Michael Malachowski of Anchorage, Alaska. Also survived by his daughter, Dr. Megan Bialas-Potts and her husband Dr ...  read more and sign the guest book
Robert Richard Soper
Robert Richard Soper, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Tulsa, OK. Born January 19, 1927 in Pittsburg, KS to Fred L. and Nancy Ann (Williams) Soper. He was a computer analyst for American Airlines. Veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in WWII. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Alan Soper. Survived by his wife, Juene, Bob and Juene were high school sweethearts; son, Michael Soper, M.D. and wife, Sherry; grandchildren, Jason and wife, Katy, Shannon, Cris, Julie, Dustin and wife, ...  read more and sign the guest book
John Christopher Pielsticker John Christopher Pielsticker
John Christopher Pielsticker, 47, died January 17, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. He was born November 27, 1964 in El Dorado, KS to John Robert (Bob) and JoAnn (Jodi) Sheldon Pielsticker. John attended Carnegie and Nimitz schools. He spent memorable summers at Kanakuk Kamp. He graduated from Holland Hall High School in 1983. He attended Vanderbilt, Tulsa, and Northeastern State Universities. He became a licensed Certified Real Estate Appraiser after working in Austin, Dallas, and Tulsa with his two brothers ...  read more and sign the guest book
H. Dean Hodson H. Dean Hodson
H. Dean Hodson was born on November 8, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, to Harold Dean Sr. and Myrtle Mae (Sawtelle) Hodson. He passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 68 years. H. Dean graduated with the Owasso High School Class of 1961. He attended Oklahoma State University and received his Masters Degree at Tulsa University. As a mechanical engineer, H. Dean worked for American Airlines. He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Owasso. H. Dean ...  read more and sign the guest book
Frances Beth Allen Frances Beth Allen
Frances Beth Allen, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Tulsa, OK. Born November 18, 1923 in Latimer County, OK to Frank and Janie (Skvars) Sivic. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband, Jim of the home; daughters, Anita Beesley and husband, Ron, and Debra Nicholas and husband, John; son, Richard Allen and wife, Monti; seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to National Kidney Association and American Heart Association. Memorial service will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, ...  read more and sign the guest book
Mark Mylar Mark Mylar
Mark Mylar, born March 4, 1956 is survived by his partner Rand McPherson, his sister Barbara Muir, his brother Robert Nolan, his ex-wife June Gibson, daughters Kimberly Nixon and Casey Martin, sons-in-law John Nixon and Indian Martin, stepsons Brian and Joshua Webb, daughter-inlaw Alisha Webb and his grandchildren Allison and Drake Nixon, Madison Martin and Adam Webb. Mark had a quick wit and a sense of humor that was delivered with a booming voice. He was always there for every one of us and gave ...  read more and sign the guest book
Darl R. Wagenblatt Darl R. Wagenblatt
Darl R. Wagenblatt, 86 of Tulsa, passed away, Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born April 24, 1925 in Western NY, on a small farm outside of Buffalo. He attended one of those rural schools with multiple grades in one room and graduated high school at the age of 15. Darl served in the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in WWII and in Germany after the war. Later he graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics as an aeronautical engineer. Some professional accomplishments are that he programmed computers ...  read more and sign the guest book
Roy Louis Pecaut Roy Louis Pecaut
Roy Louis Pecaut went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 11, 2012. He left many special people behind. Among them a sister of St. Charles MO, Frances Foeller and a sister of Mesa, AZ, Lucille Asbridge. He was preceded in leaving this world by his brother, Charles Vincent Pecaut of Cape Girardeau, MO. There is also a daughter by a previous marriage, Kimberly Ann Gibson who resides in Park Hill, MO. Then there is his daughter, Summer Mishell VanHoozer, his greatest inspiration for going on when ...  read more and sign the guest book
Janet (McSlarrow) Helm Janet (McSlarrow) Helm
Janet (McSlarrow) Helm, 71 died February 8, 2012 at her home in Flemmington, MO. Janet was born November 26, 1940 in Tulsa to Edwin and Retha (Simpson) McSlarrow. She graduated from Central High School. She married Gene Helm November 2, 1996 in Wichita, Kansas. Janet enjoyed a career in the Aviation field, retiring as an Inspector for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, KS in 2002, with over 16 years of service. Janet loved to fish and in her free time she could always be found at the lake. Survivors include ...  read more and sign the guest book
H.B. "Hank" Watson, Jr. H.B. "Hank" Watson, Jr.
H.B. “Hank” Watson, Jr. of Oklahoma City passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 8th. He was born February 21, 1927 in Henderson, Texas. Hank grew up in east Texas, the son of a rancher, riding a school bus to Charlotte, Texas, a town of about 500. After graduating from high school, Hank joined the navy, serving in WWII on a destroyer in the Pacific. In 1946, after Hank’s honorable service to our country, he went to SMU, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. He was a member ...  read more and sign the guest book
H.B. "Hank" Watson, Jr.
H.B. “Hank” Watson, Jr. of Oklahoma City passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 8th. He was born February 21, 1927 in Henderson, Texas. Hank grew up in east Texas, the son of a rancher, riding a school bus to Charlotte, Texas, a town of about 500. After graduating from high school, Hank joined the navy, serving in WWII on a destroyer in the Pacific. In 1946, after Hank’s honorable service to our country, he went to SMU, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. He was a member ...  read more and sign the guest book
John George Titus John George Titus
John George Titus, 55, of Tulsa, OK, died February 7, 2012. John is survived by his parents James and Anna Mae Titus, his brothers Tim and Tom Titus, and sisters Julie Fair and Mary Billings. His many nieces and nephews loved and adored him. John was a graduate of Bishop Kelley High School and the University of Oklahoma. He worked as a steel salesman in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Rosary will be 4:00 pm Sunday at Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel. Memorial Mass 10:00 am Monday at Holy Family Cathedral. In lieu ...  read more and sign the guest book
Roy Lee Christian, Jr. Roy Lee Christian, Jr.
Roy Lee Christian, Jr. 47, formerly of Tulsa, OK expired (Sunday) February 5, 2012, in Houston, TX. Visitation (Friday) February 10, 2012 from 7-9 p.m., Funeral Services (Saturday) February 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., both services will be held in the Chapel of TROY B. SMITH PROFESSIONAL SERV- ICSES, 9013 Scott. Rev. L.K. Williams, Sr., officiating. Final Arrangements Entrusted To; TROY B. SMITH PROFESSION- AL SERVICES, 9013 Scott Street, Houston, Texas 77051, 713.734.8769. This obituary was published ...  read more and sign the guest book
Alice Jane Keir MacLean Alice Jane Keir MacLean
Alice Jane Keir MacLean died peacefully on February 8, 2012 at the age of 97. Alice was born on June 21, 1914 in Barre, Vermont. Her parents were William John and Jeannie Keir and they were proud Scottish immigrants. Alice loved her life in Vermont and was proud of her skiing, ice skating and “jumper sledding” while growing up there. Alice was selected to be the first female Drum Major at Barre High School--she was always strong of mind and a wonderful leader! After graduation Alice attended a business ...  read more and sign the guest book
Chester Ray Poling, Jr. Chester Ray Poling, Jr.
Chester Ray Poling, Jr. left this world on February 7, 2012 after a short illness. He was born on January 4, 1929 in Red Rock, Oklahoma to Chester Ray Poling and Elsie Starkey Poling and moved to Tulsa in 1942. He married Mary Ann Scott on June 10, 1949 in a double wedding with James McClelland and Billie Jo Pruitt. Ray was a longtime member of Wood lake Assembly of God Church. He retired from Ross Martin Printing in 1992. He spent his summers gardening and loved to cook for family and friends. We ...  read more and sign the guest book
Margaret Marie (Hannon) Scimeca Margaret Marie (Hannon) Scimeca
Margaret Marie (Hannon) Scimeca lived a wonderful life from September 30, 1920 to February 7, 2012. Born in Ranger, TX she spent much of her early years in Caney, KS before graduating from Arp (TX) High School where she was Valedictorian and played tennis, basketball and volleyball. She attended Business School in Bartlesville and then worked at Phillips Petroleum. In 1947, she married William B. Scimeca, MD, in Caney, and they eventually settled in Tulsa in 1956. Margaret was an active, longtime ...  read more and sign the guest book
Marie Gwendolyn Gleason Johnson
Marie Gwendolyn Gleason Johnson passed away Sunday, February 05, 2012 at Sterling House in Claremore, OK. Marie was born July 01, 1919, in Oilton, Oklahoma, to parents Nathaniel Jay Gleason and Edna Polly Wilson Gleason. She was reared in Oilton, OK and graduated from Oilton High School in 1936. She married Melvin Ruben Johnson on December 25, 1936 in Oilton, OK. Following WWII, Melvin and Marie made their home in Drumright, OK, until Melvin’s death September 14, 1987. Marie moved to Tulsa which ...  read more and sign the guest book
Gene Calvin Galloway Gene Calvin Galloway
Gene Calvin Galloway, 77, of Tulsa passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was born July 29, 1934 in Tulsa to Calvin Curry and Martha Bell Galloway. A 1952 graduate of Claremore High School, he graduated from OSU in 1956 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. A member of Garnett Road Baptist Church, he enjoyed Dallas Cowboy Football and dining out. Survived by son Michael Galloway, son-in-law Jeff Stauffer, special friends Janet and Walt Hansmann, Chris and Michelle Hansmann and Cathy Hansmann. ...  read more and sign the guest book
Virginia Maxine McKinney Stark Virginia Maxine McKinney Stark
Virginia Maxine McKinney Stark, 88, of Tulsa, died Monday, February 6, 2012. Virginia was born in Tulsa on October 6, 1923, to the late John Fred and Elise (Freund) Havens. She did so well in school that she double-promoted and graduated from Will Rogers High School at age 16. Due to the Depression and her age, she declined a full college scholarship and initially attended business school. She started on her college degree while she worked as an executive secretary for the original Williams Brothers ...  read more and sign the guest book
Irene Winters Chambers Irene Winters Chambers
Irene Winters Chambers was born on October 2, 1922 in Mazie, Mayes County, Oklahoma to Freeda Stanberry Winters and Martin Ray Winters. She passed this life on February 6, 2012, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a short illness. Irene was raised in Claremore, OK by her grandparents, Emma and John Stanberry. She was a graduate of Claremore High School in 1940. She was married to Jack Parker Chambers who preceded her in death. They made their home in Claremore until 1950 and moved to New Orleans, LA. Irene ...  read more and sign the guest book
Eddie Carl (E.C.) Garrett II
Eddie Carl (E.C.) Garrett II, 31, passed Sunday February 5th, 2012. E.C. was born December 31st, 1980. Raised in Glenpool and graduated Glenpool High in 1999. Survived by his children, Braxton 7, Eddie III 5, Roxlynn 3 and the children’s mother Samantha. His parents, Eddie and Peggy Garrett, grandmother, Betty Gates, sisters, Bridgett and Michaela, nieces Hailey, Julian, Haven and Harlow, nephews, Dakota and Kristian. Donations can be made at Banc First for his children’s college fund. Memorial Services ...  read more and sign the guest book
P. J. Bacon P. J. Bacon
Born 10-11-33 in Evening Shade, Ar. Passed away at home in Mannford 2-06-12. Survivors are: June (wife of 56 years) daughter Paula Lovitt (Jeff ), Sons: Kenneth, Preston (Lisa) and Keith. Grandchildren Drew, Hayley (Paula’s), Kaitlyn, Kameron (Preston’s), Wesley, Taylor (Keith’s) P. J. was Regional Sales Manager in microfilm for 3M, National Sales Manager for Ramsey Winch, Sales Manager for microfilm division of J. D. Young and instrumental in setting up microfilm systems for vari- ous courthouses. ...  read more and sign the guest book
Bertha Marie Bowen Norman
Bertha Marie Bowen Norman, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, after long illness. She was born September 21, 1926, to John Bowen and Minnie (Morris) Bowen in Chouteau, OK. In her early years, she worked as a photographers assistant until her marriage to a handsome Navy man, William H. Norman, which lasted 55 years. She was a housewife, a public school cafeteria worker, and a caretaker for her mother and husband for many years. She was also a devout Christian, Sunday School teacher for adult ...  read more and sign the guest book
Joseph F. "Pete" Voros Joseph F. "Pete" Voros
Joseph F. “Pete” Voros, Born January 15, 1919 Buffalo, NY. Died Sunday February 5, 2012, Tulsa, OK. Graduate of Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a Navy Lieutenant Flight Instructor. Married the former Alice Sapp of Blackwell, OK on January 15, 1944. Retired from Ethyl Corp. (now New- Market). They moved to Tulsa, OK in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Alice, son, Joseph, Jr. of Tulsa; two grandsons, Joe Sandor of Austin, TX and Justin (Margaret) of San Antonio, TX, ...  read more and sign the guest book

In Memoriam: Dawne Williamson In Memoriam: Dawne Williamson
11/12/1959 - 02/13/2003 Dearest Dawne, We miss you so. Thanks so much for the beautiful memories. You live forever in our collective minds. Your beautiful song was so prophetic... “We’re gonna fly above the Earth, We’re gonna fly within the Stars.” We see you there, we know you’re there. We’ll join you someday. Love Forever, Dad, Diane, Brooke, Michael, Erin & many others. This memoriam was published in the Tulsa World on 2/12/2012.  read more and sign the guest book
In Memoriam: Joseph Paul In Memoriam: Joseph Paul
Cervantes 3/17/79 - 2/11/07 My precious son. Five years gone. Still missed. You remain forever in my heart and love. Mom This memoriam was published in the Tulsa World on 2/11/2012.  read more and sign the guest book
In Memoriam: Bobby J. Lee In Memoriam: Bobby J. Lee
12/12/33 - 02/11/08 “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way, and to bring you to the place I have prepared” Exodus 23:20-21. Yesterday, today, tomorrow. Love never dies Carolyn This memoriam was published in the Tulsa World on 2/11/2012.  read more and sign the guest book





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