JENNIFER LEE SHOEMAKE
March 3, 2000 - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, in The Assembly of God Church, Barnsdall, Oklahoma for Jennifer Lee Shoemake, 29, who was found dead February 29, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She was born March 6, 1970 in Edmond, Oklahoma the daughter of Byron Thomas and Judy (Roberts) Tinsley.
Jennifer passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, February 29, 2000.
Mr. Baker was born July 11, 1917 in Blackburn, Oklahoma, the son of John and Florence (Brown) Baker and was married Meja Kelly in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and they made their home in Pawhuska.
An oil field mechanic, Clarence was retired from Calumet Oil Company.
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 989.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Meja of the home are: five children, Micki Williams, Midge Shipp, Alan Baker all of Pawhuska and Celestine Kerr of Shidler, Oklahoma; a sister, Ruby Bishop of St. Louis, Missouri; six step-children, Wylone Brews and Mike Kelly of Hutchinson, Kansas; Michelle Brown and Linda Kinamon of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Sheila Kennis of Perkins, Oklahoma and Marshall Kelly of Twin Falls, Idaho; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, eleven step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
married S.M. "Bill" Erwin in Fayetteville, Arkansas and assisted him in many business ventures throughout his lifetime.
To this union four children were born: Billie Maxine Stiles of Okesa, Oklahoma, Sanford Phillip Erwin of rural Pawhuska, Terry Stewart Erwin of Langley, Oklahoma and Randolph Mansfield Erwin.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin owned and operated the Pawhuska Golf and Country Club from 1943 through 1956, Erwin Flight School and Charter Service from 1956-1964, Erwin heavy Equipment Sales and Services from 1942-1978 when construction of a new highway at Main and Lynn, Pawhuska, took their business location.
In 1975 Bill and Maxine purchased the Pawhuska Ready-Mix company which they operated until his death in 1982. During their many years together, they operated Erwin Bonding Company, Erwin Real Estate, licensed in Oklahoma and Kansas and ranches in Oklahoma and Kansas where they developed their own bloodline of registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle. Bill and Maxine remained residents of rural Pawhuska all of their lives.
February 22, 1988 Maxine Interment was in the family plot in the Pawhuska Cemetery. Pallbearers were her nephews, Phillip Morgan, Paul Morgan, Perry Morgan, Parker Morgan and Clarence Stone, Jr.
Services were under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors of Pawhuska.
VICKI LOTUS SMITH
March 3, 2000 - Vicki Lotus Smith, 38, died Friday, February 25, of injuries received in an automobile accident south of Avant.
James was born October 19, 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jimmy Corbett and Tammy Ella (Switzner) Corder.
He grew up and received his elementary education in Avant, Oklahoma, until the Eighth Grade when he started attending Skiatook Public Schools where he was a student at the time of his death.
James was also employed with Richard Gruenwald in Avant as a concrete worker and had just started working for Draperies To Go in Skiatook.
As a young boy James was a member of the Avant Cub Scouts. He liked music and loved to play his radio loud and had just bought his car which he was very proud of.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tammy and Tim Cornett of the home, his father, Jimmy Corder of Ramona, Oklahoma; twin sisters, Bobby Jo and Robby Ann Switzner of Avant, twin brother and sister, Gary Wayne and Cari Diane Bales; half brother and sister, Elvin Corder and Michelle Corder, grandmother, Betty King of Avant and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., in the Skiatook High School Auditorium with Mrs. Earleen Reedy officiating. Interment will be in the Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors of Pawhuska.
MARY BLANCHE QUINALTY
February 28, 2000-Mary Blanche Quinalty, 78, married F. Nicholas Quinalty who preceded her in death on
March 30, 1982 while they were living in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Blanche was a member of the Pawhuska Church of Christ and had given over two thousand hours of service to the Pawhuska Hospital Auxiliary where she was historian at the time of her death. She was a homemaker, gardener, traveler, doll collector and craft maker.
Survivors include a son Larry and his wife Linda Quinalty of Cassville, Missouri; three daughters and their husbands, Karen and Robert Ramey of Wellington, Kansas; Kris and C.B. "Mack" McKinley of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; Kay and Jim Hefley of Mustang, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Angela Quinalty of Radley, Kansas; Keats and wife Laura Quinalty of Arlington, Virginia; Mark and wife Jennifer Quinalty of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Jennifer Swan of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Jacob and Charli McKinley of Pawhuska; Ericka Shutrump of Mustang, Oklahoma; and numerous other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, Blanche was preceded in death by her father in 1980, her mother in 1983, her brothers, John in 1951, Ben in 1953 and Casper in 1995.
Memorials may be made in her name to The Pawhuska Hospital Auxiliary, Pawhuska, Hospital, 1101 East 15th Street, Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74056.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 26, 2000 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska, Oklahoma with graveside rites held Monday at 11:30 a.m. in The Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Lawrence Redding officiated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.
OLIN CUMMING
February 24, 2000 - Olin Cumming was born April 25, 1912 in Osage County, Oklahoma the son of William and Susanna (Murray) Cumming and married Nina Rowland who preceded him death on August 11, 1999.
He was an active member of The First Christian Church of Pawhuska and its men's organizations.
Survivors are a sister-in-law, Pauline Rowland of Antlers, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Tom Rowland of Ada, Oklahoma, Anita Mollenkoff of Antlers, Oklahoma; Irene Johnson of Ponca City, Oklahoma; Emma May Eicher of Silt, Colorado; Nina Waltina Newman of Georgetown, Texas; Trudy Charlene Harris and Donna Elaine Barren both of Gatesville, Texas and Linda Sue Boone of Pawhuska, Oklahoma and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be Saturday, February 26, at 10:00 a.m., in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska, with Reverend Ronald Eldridge officiating, with burial in the Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Directors.
MRS. MABEL (PIGG) LITTLE
February 22, 2000-Mrs. Mable (Pigg) Little, 87, widow of the late Hugh Carter Little, married Hugh Carter Little at Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Mr. Little was employed with his father in the Little Hardware Store and also operated Little's Dairy Farm and was employed by the Oklahoma Department of Highways and Public Safety until his retirement in 1970.
Mrs. Little was formerly employed by the Leo Diehl Grocery in Barnsdall and by the Barnsdall Board of Education for several years, where she served as Treasurer.
Mr. Little interment will follow in the Ethel Reece Cemetery under the direction of Arnold Moore-Barnsdall Funeral Service.
WILLIAM S. "BILL" McFADDEN
February 22, 2000 - Born October 5, 1909 in Wheeling, Missouri, the son of Noah A. and Ella M. (Howard) McFadden, Bill McFadden married Hazel M. Noel who preceded him in death on June 8, 1996.
Bill retired as head cashier in October, 1974 from The First National Bank in Pawhuska with forty years service. He had five years service with the First National Bank in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
He was active in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, the Boy Scouts of America, the American Red Cross, the Pawhuska Round-Up Club and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors are six children and their spouses: Michael and Agnes McFadden of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Gaynell and Jack Richey of El Dorado, Kansas; John McFadden, Noel and Cynthia McFadden and Ann Angel all of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and Mary and Del Shroyer of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters.
Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2000 in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska with Father Leonard Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in The Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.
DEBORAH JANE McCULLOUGH
February 22, 2000 - Visitation services for Deborah McCullough will be held until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, at the Shipman Funeral Home in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
Deborah was born to Charley and Velma "Jerri" (Bay) Helvey, April 6, 1951 in Salina, Oklahoma and died at noon, Friday, February 18, 2000 in St. Francis Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday in the Dewey Oklahoma Cemetery with Reverend Ross Adkins of Bartlesville, Oklahoma officiating under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home of Bartlesville.
Mr. Keene was born December 2, 1949 at Butler, Missouri to Robert Lee and Alice (Atterberry) Keene. A member of the Baptist faith, he was raised and received his education in the Bartlesville and Dewey, Oklahoma area and was employed with various construction companies until 1990 when he began a career with Tul-Sat Electronics in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his mother, Alice Norton of Tulsa; two sons, Troy L. Keene of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Shawn L. Keene of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; one daughter, Brandy Gilliland of Dewey; three brothers, David Vich, Lynn Vich and Clifford Vich all of Springfield, Missouri; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Keene was preceded in death by his father and one stepbrother, Wesley Joe Larmore.
NAPOLEON G. BYRD
February 18, 2000-Napoleon G. Byrd was born March 26, 1896 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of John and Martha (Hawkins) Byrd and passed away February 11, 2000 in Larned, Kansas.
He was born February 14, 1933, the son of Oscar "Sonny Boy" and Pearl Evitt Howze and spent the bulk of his adult years as a native of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
His primary occupation was as a cook and most will remember him as the head chef at the Pawhuska Golf and Country Club until 1970.
Alvin is survived by two sons, Gaylan L. Brown of Clarkesville, Tennessee, and Ronald G. Brown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Vanessa A. Brown and a stepdaughter, Betty Smith both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Arlene M. Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2000 in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska, Oklahoma with burial to follow in The Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.
MARY ANN SIMPKINS
February 16, 2000 - Mary Ann Simpkins married May 29, 1970 in Mentone, Texas to Francis E. "Buddy" Simpkins who survives at the home in Pawhuska.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Klash Kah She Club.
Survivors in addition to her husband are three children and their spouses: R.E. & Nola Yarbrough, Lee Ann and Larry Ammons and Melissa and Rex Curry all of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, James Walker Martin, Robert Ezekiel Yarbrough III, Elijah McCord Daugherty, Iris Christine Daugherty, Ahren James Currey and Morgan Rose Currey; four great grandchildren, Skylar James Martin, Kendall Lawrence Martin, Alexis Paige Martin and McKenna Nicole Martin; a sister Mildred Trough and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Aloysius Hill and Raymond Hill, two sisters, Clara May Neal and Pauline Hill.
Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, in The Wakon Iron Community Building, Indian Camp, Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2000 in The Immaculate Conception Catholc Church in Pawhuska with burial to follow in The Pawhuska Cemetery.
Father Leonard Higgins will officiate under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.
RALPH REVARD ADKISSON
February 14, 2000 - Ralph Revard Adkisson passed away February 11, 2000 at Coffeyville Regional medical Center.
Mr. Thompson was born September 15, 1929 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Clifford and Beulah (Iverson) Thompson
He completed elementary school in Buffalo Center and Graduated from Mason City (Iowa) High School.
In 1948 Mr. Thompson enlisted in The United States Air Force and January 18, 1950 passed away February 10, 2000 in The Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
She was born November 16, 1929 in Wynona, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jessie Herbert and Annie Edith (Fleschute) Reeb.
Gerldean attended Wynona Schools and October 7, 1949 married in Bartlesville and made their home in Wynona where she was a member of The Wynona Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmie of the home in Wynona; five children and their spouses: Anna Mae and Andrew "Butch" Newton and Jesse Ray and Glenda Swift of Holdenville, Oklahoma; Billy Earl and Barbara Swift and Sammy Joe and Connie Swift of Pawhuska; Lala Darlene and David Toon of Wagoner, Oklahoma; three brothers, Wilbur Reeb of Yuba City, California; Jack Reeb of Shamrock, Oklahoma and Leon Reeb of Enid, Oklahoma; a sister, Betty Renfro of Perryton, Texas; fifteen grand children, eleven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Lucille Wadsworth and Beulah Cagle and a brother, Ernest Reeb.
Services were held Monday, February 14, 2000 in The Pentecostal Holiness Church of Wynona with burial in The Ethel Reece Cemetery in Barnsdall, Oklahoma with the Reverend Charley Thomas officiating.
Johnson Funeral Director's of Pawhuska were in charge of arrangements.
MILLARD F. McFADDEN
January 3, 2000 - Millard F. McFadden Passed away February 2, 2000 in The Forrest Manor Nursing Home, Dewey, Oklahoma.
He was born on October 9, 1912 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Kay and Hattie West McFadden and was married Robinett Smith on August 6, 1977 and she preceded him in death in 1978.
Mr. McFadden was a diesel mechanic.
Surviving are: 7 Daughters: Rose Dillinger of Franklin, PA.
Rita Sumter of Bartlesville, OK.
Donna LaVaughn Lee of Bartlesville, OK.
Cheryl Calclesure of Kansas City, KS.
Annie Tew of Perry, OK.
Phillis Martindale of Kansas City, KS.
Susie Aster of Kansas City, KS.
4 Sons: Melvin "Bud" McFadden of Shawnee Mission, KS.
Pete Peterson of Kansas City, KS.
Paul V. McFadden of Kansas City, KS.
Henry Lee McFadden of Chanute, KS.
A Sister: Thelma Wingo of Independence, MO
43 Grandchildren ----- 64 Great Grandchildren --- And numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his 2 wives, a son, Charles Kay McFadden, his parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 6, 2000 in The Jchnson Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M.
Graveside Services will be Monday, February 7, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. in The Peculiar, Missouri Cemetery. Reverend Jerry Harnden will officiate.
REVEREND BERT D. PAPPAN
REVEREND BERT D. PAPPAN, 47, longtime Wynona Resident, married on April 10, 1970 in The Wynona Assembly Of God Church.
A Licensed Assembly Of God Minister, Bert was a member of The Wynona Assembly Of God Church, was President of The G and P Round-Up Club and had served in The Oklahoma National Guard.
Surviving are: Wife: Vicki Pappan of the home in Wynona, Oklahoma
3 Children: Linda and her husband Kevin Green of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Will and his wife Sissy Pappan of Wynona, Oklahoma
Faith and her husband James Allison of Barnsdall, Oklahoma
A brother, James Pappan and his wife Paula of Hominy, Oklahoma
3 Grandchildren --- Kirsty Pappan, DeWayne Pappan and Michala Allison and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna.
Services will be Thursday, February 3, 2000 at 1 1:00 A.M. in The Wynona Assembly Of God Church, with burial in The A. J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Oklahoma. Reverend Dan Edens, Reverend Terry Jarrard and Reverend David Downing will officiate under the directions of Johnson's Funeral Directors.
FRANK FOREMAN FAULKNER
Frank Foreman Faulkner, son of David Jesse and Jen McClellan (Foreman) Faulkner was born December 23, 1905 in the Oowala District North of Claremore, Oklahoma.
He attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri and the University of Oklahoma at Norman. While at OU he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
September 16, 1928 he passed away January 30, 2000 in Duncan Regional Hospital, Duncan, Oklahoma following a prolonged illness.
Doc played football at Pawhuska High School and was named to the first All-State Football Team in Oklahoma.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and retired with thirty years service from Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Doc was a member of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and The American Legion Post 198 and was a former member of the Pawhuska City Council.
He was married July 29, 1940 in Putnam City. They celebrated 59 years of marriage prior to his death on December 13, 1999. They have two daughters, both teachers, and four grandchildren. Oren retired in 1978 after 43 years of teaching with the last 28 years as superintendent of The Pawhuska Public Schools.
Helen's varied teaching experiences included: Reading Specialist and Clinician with the Osage County Special Services, Title III Project 1966-69, Pawhuska Public Schools including five years of a split third and fourth grade class at Lynn Elementary, two years as a reading specialist for grades one-seven, reading clinician and reading lab for grade seven, 1973-83 (in 1975 she was a special reading consultant for the state) and her final year of teaching 1983-84 was as a science teacher for seventh graders. She was selected Osage County Teacher of the Year in 1975.
Her memberships have included: National Education Association, Oklahoma Education Association, International Reading Association (served on the Studies and Research Committee and presented at the New Orleans and Anaheim IRA conventions), Oklahoma Reading Council (where she served as state president in 1975-76 and was a delegate four times to the IRA convention and was published often in the Oklahoma Reader), Northeastern Reading Council (charter member, first president and first delegate to IRA), Delta Kappa Gamma, and Osage County Retired Educators (where she has had several positions including a two year term as president and selected VIM for 1998-99).
Over the years she served on many committees and presented several state and international seminars including the following: Advisory Committee State Right to Read, Standards for the State of Oklahoma, development of certification tests for reading teachers, development of the Reading Curriculum Guide for the State Reading Commission.
Helen enjoyed Bible study, foreign travel, bridge and antiques. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, PEO, Eastern Star and an investment club.
Surviving are: two daughters and their husbands: Janet Kay and John Lee Main of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jean Ann and Dan Simmons of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, John Terrill and Lea Main, Jonelle and Brad Booth and Terrill Gier Simmons; a sister-in-law and her husband, Freda and Lyle Disch of Vera, Oklahoma; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, January 31, 2000 in The First United Methodist Church of Pawhuska under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.
Memorial may be made to The Oren Terrill Scholarship Fund c/o The First National Bank, P.O. Box 809, Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74056.
FRED TAYLOR, SR.
February 1, 2000 - Fred Taylor, Sr., 80, was born April 23, 1919 in Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma to Grand and Annie (Boston) Taylor) and departed this life January 27, 2000.
Fred was educated in The Oklahoma School System of Rentieville, Oklahoma and joined the U.S. Armed Services in 1942. He served as a member of Veterans Legion of Foreign Wars Post 198 in The Southwest Pacific and received several medals of honor and an Honorable Discharge in January, 1946.
He was united in marriage to Erma Dean May 11, 1946 in Checotah, Oklahoma and to this union eight children were born.
In 1948 the couple resided in Oklahoma City, late moving to Pawhuska. Fred was employed by Schlumberger Oilfield Services 1948-1956. He worked for the United Postal Services from 1957 until his retirement in 1989.
Fred confessed his life to Christ as a young man and served as a member of Mt. Zion and First Baptist Churches of Pawhuska. He was a faithful deacon for forty two years.
Fred leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of fifty-three years, Erma of the home in Pawhuska; his children, Armisteen and her husband T.C. Davis, Etoyce and her husband, Patrick Johnson and Jerri Kay and her husband C.J. Harris all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Gayle and her husband William Graham of Oklahoma City; a son, Terry Ray Taylor of Pawhuska, a son-in-law, J. Mitchell of Kansas City, Missouri; twenty-three grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents Fred was preceded in death by three children, Doris Mitchell, Fred Taylor, Jr. and Dale Taylor.
The family of Fred Taylor wishes to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for their prayers as well as to those who sent flowers, cards and other expressions of kindness with a special thank you to Maurice Roberts, LaDonna Johnson and Oobie Stover. May God continue to bless each of you in a special way.
Services will be Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 1:00 p.m., in The First Baptist Church, 302 East Sixth Street, Pawhuska, Oklahoma with burial to follow in The Pawhuska Cemetery.
Reverend Leon Davis will officiate under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors with the American Legion and the VFW presenting Military Graveside Services.
ROBERT EDWIN PARRISH
January 25, 2000 - Robert Edwin Parrish, 69, was born August 9, 1930 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of Floyd R. Parrish and died January 21, 2000 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Muskogee.
He was born October 24, 1941 in Collinsville, Oklahoma, the son of Leonard and Margarte Viola (McPherson) McCullough.
Alvin grew up and received his education in Collinsville prior to entering the Viet Nam War in November 26, 1963.
He was discharged May 5, 1964 and reentered the U.S. Army on February 11, 1965 and was discharged
February 5, 1968.
Alvin interment will follow in the Ethel Reese Cemetery, Barnsdall under the direction of Sien-Shelton Funeral Home of Skiatook.
Casket escorts will be Gary Allen, John Phillips Jr., Steve Hennessey, David Moles, Dustin Cooper and Keith Cooper. Music will be performed by Ann Smith.
JOHN O. "WHITEY" MOORE
January 24, 2000 - John O. Moore, 86, longtime Wynona, Oklahoma resident, married Anna Grace Stiles March 8, 1934 in Howard, Kansas. She preceded him in death April 18, 1994.
Whitey and Mary Alice Bryant Gullett were interment in The Greenlawn Cemetery, Grenola, Kansas.
Reverend John White and Gene Pratt officiated under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Directors.
GEORGE L. BOWMAN
January 24, 2000 - George L. Bowman, who was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, February 26, 1936, the son of George Virgil and Edna Frances (Caldwell) Bowman, passed away
January 12, 2000 in the Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Oklahoma from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Tommy was born March 23, 1947 in Oklahoma City, the son of Harry and Charlotte (Bruno) Wamego.
He attended the Pawhuska, Oklahoma school system, belonged to The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a welder by trade.
Tommy is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Shaw and three grandchildren, Brittni, Beau and Summer Ann Shaw all of Barnsdall, Oklahoma; two sisters, Geneive Smith and Gladys McCune and two brothers, Paul Wamego and Raymond Wamego all of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rosary was held Sunday, January 16, in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Pawhuska.
Mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2000 in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church followed by passed away, unexpectedly, January 8, 2000 in The Pawhuska Hospital.
Survivors are her parents, Christopher and Jimmi Kylene Letzkus of the home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma; maternal grandmother, Joyce Arnce of Pawhuska, maternal grandfather, Harry Letzkus of Ada, Oklahoma; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.. Jimmy Hunt of Pawhuska; paternal great grandmother, Bertie Arnce of Pawhuska; maternal great grandfather, Bill Hunt and maternal great grandmother, Wilda Meek both of Pawhuska and numerous other relatives and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, January 11, 2000 in The Johnson Chapel with burial in The Nelagoney Cemetery with Jimmy Hunt officiating under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.
HAZEL L. ROBINSON
January 18, 2000 - Hazel L. Robinson, 74, passed away unexpectedly January 3, 2000 in The St. John's Medical Center, Tulsa.
He was born October 10, 1940 in Marion, Kansas, the son of Dan and Frances (Kelsey) Helmer and married Carolyn Wagner January 7, 1962 in Rush Center, Kanasas. The couple moved to Pawhuska, Oklahoma the day after their marriage.
Laird began working on an oil field drilling rig at the age of seventeen and was Vice President of Green Country Supply, an oil field pipe and supply store in Pawhuska, at the time of his death.
He was an active membre of The First Christian Church were he served as a Deacon, Chairman of The Finance Committe and an officer in The Christian Men's Fellowship. For several years, Richard Gibson and Laird sponsored The September Fish Fry at the church.
Laird was the first treasurer of The Elk's Lodge in Pawhuska where he was a Charter Member and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Carolyn of the home, are two daughters and sons-in-law, Shari and James Coldren of Foraker, Oklahoma and Shannon and Chuck Lawrence of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; a son, Shawn Helmer of Oklahoma City; his parents, Dan and Frances Helmer of Marion, Kansas; a sister, brother-in-law and nephew, Kay Raymond and Kevin Stice of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Amy and J.D. Coldren and Tiffany, Brandon and Trent Lawrence; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Laird was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelly Helmer, grandparents Helmer and grandparents Kelsey.
Burial was January 6, in The Pawhuska Cemetery with Memorial Services at the First Christian Church.
The Reverend Ronald Eldridge officiated with music by Mary and Michael McCartney accompanied by Susan Rucker as organist.
Casket bearers were Richrd Gibson, Gary Weyl, Jerry Loftis, Jerry Kern, Larry Wisehart and Tom Steele.
Johnson Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.