System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Dan Gourley
Dan Michael Gourley passed away on March 25, 2014 in Phoenix, Ariz.
He was born on August 22, 1941 to L.C. and Edna Gourley in Lawton, Okla.
Dan grew up in Seminole, Okla. He graduated from Seminole High School in Seminole in 1959.
After high school, he graduated from M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and the University of Texas.
As a passionate life long student, he also attended classes at Harvard, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Cal Berkley and San Francisco City College.
Dan was a member of both the Citizen Potawatomi and Chickasaw Nation tribes.
His first job was at Rexall Drug in Seminole as a soda jerk.
He retired from the San Francisco Unified School District where he dedicated his time as a computer teacher and Research Specialist for the Education Technology team.
He was truly intelligent, inquisitive, funny, kind and above all, not afraid to be unique.
He inspired all to seek knowledge, read books, ask questions, be open minded to other spiritual beliefs and to buy Apply and only Apply computers.
He enjoyed discussing travel, good food, music, books, theories and encouraged all to go above and beyond the normal realm or expected idea of everyday thought and experiences you encounter.
He truly taught everyone to be inquisitive and to ask the "why or why not" in all situations. But through his kindness and compassion, you truly felt he was pushing you to be the better you that already existed within, that you may not have yet recognized but he knew existed within us all.
He was a loving and devoted son to his mother, Edna Gourley who lived with him in San Francsico, Calif. for twenty plus years until her passing in 2010.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents, L.C. Gourley and Edna Jane (Reynolds) Gourley; cousins, Cynthia Noyes and Jackie Reynolds of California.
Dan is survived by his uncle and aunt, Dan and Lucille Reynolds of Letha, Okla.; cousins, Andrea Daly of Arizona, Bob and Karen Alter and Tom Reynolds of Colorado, Gary Reynolds, Diana Sullivan and Danelle Sullivan of Oklahoma, and Leland and Kim Means, Lynn Huckaby and Danette Reynolds of California.
He will be truly missed by numerous relatives, friends and associates including special friends, Bruce Halvorson and caregivers, Oliva Verdant and sister, Connie Zamora whom the family would like to thank for their years of loving assistance to both him and his mother, Edna.
Terry Grace
Terry Lee Grace was called home June 29, 2014, in Seminole, Okla.
Terry was born in Pryor, Okla. to Edward Grace and Norma Potter.
He grew up in Oklahoma and attended Choctaw high school.
On Dec. 22, 1980 he married the love of his life, Karen. They spent 33 incredible years together in the Seminole community.
Terry’s passions included his family and friends, taxidermy, hunting, fishing, the OU Sooners and teaching others about his passion of taxidermy.
Terry is survived by his beloved wife of over 33 years, Karen Grace of the home; two sons and one daughter, Roy Grace and spouse Jaric Grace and daughters, Taylor and Emmaleigh, Cody Grace and spouse Sarah Grace; son, Casen and expecting son Stryker Grace; daughter, Andrea Smith and spouse Tony Smith and son, Austin Grace and daughter Hannah Grace.; his father Edward Grace; his mother Norma Potter; four sisters, Pam Paciorek, Gayla Humble, Dottie Quandt and Sherrie Sandavol; four brothers, Edward "Tiny" Grace, Sammy Glover, Ric Grace and David Glover.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, grandfather and grandson, Matthew Grace.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Banc First under Cody and Sarah Grace for the benefit of Terry Grace.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the home of Terry Grace with family and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
Lorene Graham
Lorene Rae (Walsh) Graham, age 62 of Sasakwa, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in Ada, Okla.
She was born Sept. 14, 1951 in Wichita, Kans. to the late Ray Edward Walsh and Lois Irene (French) Walsh.
Lorene worked as Administrative assistance for NARO and later worked as a Grant rider for Wewoka High School.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
Lorene loved working on the farm and she enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling and spending time with her family and friends.
Preceding Lorene in death are her parents; and husband, Dwight Graham.
Survivors include son, Kelly Mueller of Midland, Tex.; daughter, Kimberly Mueller of Midland, Tex.; two brothers, Ed and Jim Walsh of Tex.; grandchildren, Courtney Mueller, Charlie Marshall, Colby Marshall, Kaylie McClelland; one great-grandchild, Jaylen Avila; special friends, Phyllis Self and Johnny Wilson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel and burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Wilson, Kelly Mueller, Ed Walsh, Jason McClelland, Bob Harris, Jerry Renner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Taylor and Hiram Roulston.
Viewing will be 1 p.m. Friday June 20, 2014 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home in Wewoka.
Doris Graham-Lidell
Doris Jean Graham - Liddell died Thursday March 20, 2014 at the St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City.
She was born Dec. 24, 1942 in Wewoka to Altus Graham and Alice (Williams) Graham.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughters, Robbin Morgan of MidWest City, and Cherri Madkins of Wewoka; nine grandchildren; brothers, Tommie Graham of Austin, Larry Edwards of Oklahoma City, Johnny Whitfield of Okmulgee, and Dewayne Whitfield of Wewoka; and sisters, Lois Edwards of Wewoka, Jannie Jordan of Wewoka, and Cathey Blackshire of Wewoka.
Funeral services will be on Saturday March 29, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the New Life Church in Wewoka. The Master of Ceremonies will be Elder Keith Hardwick. Rev. Clyde Cochran will be officiating. Interment will follow at West Wood Cemetery in Wewoka.
Funeral services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home in Wewoka.
Jessie Gray
Jessie Mae Gray passed away Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 2014 in Wewoka at the age of 93 years.
She was born Aug. 30th, 1921 in Wewoka.
Jessie attended Noble Town Schools and was a member of the Noble Town Baptist Church.
Jessie is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Leon Gray, and four siblings.
She is survived by her children; Barbara Wilmberly of Wewoka, Francis Campbell of Spencer, Leon Gray Jr. of Oklahoma City, Larue Brown of Mid West City, Virginia Phillips of Wewoka, Wanda Harper of Mid West City, and Ronnie Gray of Mid West City, a host of grand, great and great-great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday Nov. 7, 2014 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Wewoka, Okla., and interment at Westwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Dolores Green
Dolores Jean Taylor (Simpson) Green was born September 20, 1929 in Lebanon, Ind.
She was one of nine children, the daughter of Victor and Dora Taylor.
Dolores passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at her home in Tulsa, Okla. She was 84-years of age.
She was married to Dr. Hugh Simpson, who preceded her in death in 1974.
Hugh, Dolores and their children were long time residents of Seminole and were members of the First Baptist Church.
Later, she and Frank Green were united in marriage and had recently celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Dolores was much loved by her family and large circle of friends, past and present.
She frequently expressed how grateful she was to be a part of the lives of such loving people.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; two brothers; and a stepson, Steve Green.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Green of the home; two children, a daughter, Deborah (Simpson) Gatica of Tulsa, Okla. and a son, Bruce Simpson of Tulsa; three grandchildren, Alexa Simpson of Tulsa, Evan Gatica and his fiancée, Jessi Cruickshank of Los Angeles, Calif. Danielle Ford and her husband, Sean of Aurora, Colo.; a great granddaughter, Lucy Ford of Aurora, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Stefanie Forney of Tulsa; and three sisters, Norma, Bonnie and Patricia.
She has joined her loved ones who have previously died and will welcome those to come after.
She will be deeply missed by those who are left. Losing her has been the hardest on them. We love her so much.
Please share your memories of Dolores with the family at www.bixbyfuneralservice.com (ultimate tributes icon).
A funeral service for Dolores will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at South Tulsa Baptist Church, 10310 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, Okla.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bixby Funeral Service.
Dolores Green
Dolores Jean Taylor (Simpson) Green was born September 20, 1929 in Lebanon, Ind.
She was one of nine children, the daughter of Victor and Dora Taylor.
Dolores passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at her home in Tulsa, Okla. She was 84-years of age.
She was married to Dr. Hugh Simpson, who preceded her in death in 1974.
Hugh, Dolores and their children were long time residents of Seminole and were members of the First Baptist Church.
Later, she and Frank Green were united in marriage and had recently celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Dolores was much loved by her family and large circle of friends, past and present.
She frequently expressed how grateful she was to be a part of the lives of such loving people.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; two brothers; and a stepson, Steve Green.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Green of the home; two children, a daughter, Deborah (Simpson) Gatica of Tulsa, Okla. and a son, Bruce Simpson of Tulsa; three grandchildren, Alexa Simpson of Tulsa, Evan Gatica and his fiancée, Jessi Cruickshank of Los Angeles, Calif. Danielle Ford and her husband, Sean of Aurora, Colo.; a great granddaughter, Lucy Ford of Aurora, Colo.; and three sisters, Norma, Bonnie and Patricia.
She has joined her loved ones who have previously died and will welcome those to come after.
She will be deeply missed by those who are left. Losing her has been the hardest on them. We love her so much.
A funeral service for Dolores will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at South Tulsa Baptist Church, 10310 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, Okla.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bixby Funeral Service.
