System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Jennie Helena Baldwin
Jennie Helena Hunt Baldwin was born July 28, 1913 in Watonga, Oklahoma. She went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2007. Growing up in Oklahoma City, she graduated from Classen High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. She met her husband William J. Baldwin in New Mexico where she was teaching school. Bill and Jennie were married in Oklahoma City August 28, 1937. They were blessed with six children. She resumed her teaching career as the Kindergarten Teacher at Ione YWCA for 10 years. She was active as a leader in the Girl Scouts and was awarded the Thirty year pin. She completed her teaching degree at Central State University. After living in Pearland, Texas for thirty years, she and Bill returned to Bethany in 1996. Jennie loved being with her family at reunions and Holidays. She always made the gatherings `extra special` for the children. She was an accomplished artist working in stained glass and paintings that are treasured by her children and family. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband Bill; her parents, O. A. Hunt and Winifred Hunt; two sisters Elizabeth Perry and Evelyn Pulliam; brother Wilbur Hunt; son-in-law, Sam Malcome; and grandson Jeff Frost. Jennie is survived by her sister Annabelle Holzbierlein of Norman; children, Elizabeth Malcome, Virginia and husband Robert Frost, Kathleen Baldwin, James and wife Sarah Baldwin, Jane and husband David Lopez, and Susan Newsome; fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Mercer Adams Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial will be at the Bethany Cemetery.
Steven Charles George
STEVEN CHARLES GEORGE, 57, met his Lord and Savior face to face June 22, 2007. He was born July 7, 1949 to James `Dutch` and Levera George in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A graduate of Tulsa Edison High School, Steve received his B.S. in Business Administration from OSU in May, 1972. He married Patsy Seal May 22, 1971. Steve was a long-time member of Council Road Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher to children and adults. Steve’s passion was coaching his sons’ ball teams and cheering them on from the sidelines. He was a huge OSU fan and supported the Cowboys every chance he got. He also had a successful career as a salesman in the clothing and auto industries.
Preceded in death by his parents, Steve is survived by his wife, Patsy, of the home; son, Jeff and wife, Stephanie, and grandsons, Cody and Blake of Frisco, Texas; son, Todd of Oklahoma City and son, Matt, of the home; in-laws, Claude and Betty Seal and sister-in-law, Pam Seal all of Stillwater; niece, Holly Seal of Oklahoma City and brother, Jim George, sister-in-law Barbara and nephews Adam and Mark of Washington.
Services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Council Road Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the OSU Foundation or Council Road Baptist Preschool/Children`s ministry.
Eleanor Louise Westmoreland
Westmoreland, Eleanor Louise (Pat), of Yukon, Oklahoma, was born in Danville, Illinois, on April 21, 1917, and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. She was the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Jones Moore and Mr. Paul Fisher Moore. Pat`s parents preceded her in death. A brother, Jack, also preceded her in death. Pat married Milburn Westmoreland on Junr 1, 1957 at the Nazarene Theological Seminary Chapel in Kansas City, Missouri, where she was employed. Milburn preceded her in death in 1984. Pat was very active having graduated from Olivet Nazarene College in Illinois with a Library Science degree. She received a Master of Science in Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee on August 13, 1956. In 1963, Pat was asked to work with the architects on the design of the building of the soon to be built Bethany Public Library. She took charge of accumulating 10,000 original books that were to be placed in the library upon the opening in 1964 at which time she would become Head Librarian. Prior to the appointment, she was Head Librarian of the Capitol Hill Senior High School. In August of 1966, Pat became the Head Extension Librarian of the Oklahoma County Branch Libraries. In January of 1969, she was named Head Librarian in charge of the Oklahoma City main library. In 1977 Pat was recommended by Bethany City Manager, Paul Rice, and Mayor, Eldon Lyon, and appointed by County Commissioner Dick Richardson, to the Board of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library Commission, and served on that Board for many years. She served for several years as librarian for Southern Nazarene University and then worked with Nazarene Volunteer Services starting libraries for Nazarene colleges in the countries of Switzerland, the Philippines, Africa, Trinidad, and Tobago. She traveled extensively while she was able to do so bringing home numerous memorabilia from around the world. She was a member of Bethany 1st Church of the Nazarene until the time of her death. Pat had no children of her own but claimed her stepchildren as her own and is survived by the following. They include John Westmoreland of Broken Arrow and Becky Ward of Yukon, OK. Her grandchildren include, Jeff Westmoreland and his wife, Susan, of Tulsa, OK and K.P. Westmoreland of Yukon, OK; Greg Ward and his wife Kathy, of Tulsa, OK, and Lesli Mankin of Yukon, OK. She had seven great-grandchildren including Bodie Mankin, of Yukon, OK; Emily, Haley, and Grant Ward of Tulsa, OK; Paige Westmoreland of Tulsa, OK; and Reese and Kellan Westmoreland of Yukon, OK. Pat is also survived by a sister-in-law, Nina Ray Moore. There will be a family visitation Wednesday, June 27, 6-8 p.m. with services 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Bethany Cemetery.
Norma Jeanne Hill
Beloved mother and grandmother, Norma Jeanne Mahan-Hill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. She was greatly loved by family and friends who will miss her deeply. Norma was born to Hillra `Deb` and Katherine Williams on November 27, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She retired after many years from Seagate as an inspector.
Norma is survived by children Gary Beck and wife Jamie; Jeanne Boyer and husband Bud; Susan Teague and husband Ken; Tim Mendenhall and wife Amy; brother Doyle Williams and wife Bobbie; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Ted Mendenhall; granddaughter Summer Dreyer; and great-granddaughter Jessica Audet.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m., First Baptist Church of Bethany and she will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Visitation services will be at the Mercer Adams Funeral Home located at 3925 North Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma.
Juvencio Martinez
Juvencio (Vince) Martinez went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 25, 2007. Vince was born into the family of Ricardo A. and Mary Alex Martinez on February 7, 1963. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Vince was a graduate of Highlands High School in San Antonio. After graduating, he began a life long career in law enforcement, first with the Texas Dept. of Corrections and then with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He is survived by his wife Rhonda of 24 years; two children, Zachary Vincent and Natalie Veronica; his parents Ricardo and Mary Martinez; siblings and their spouses, Mary and Rich Gumke, Rick and Jessica Martinez, Elsa and Michael Roberts, Frank and Darcy Martinez, Javie Martinez, Alex Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Juvencio enjoyed working in his yard and garden. He was an avid fisherman, but more than that, he loved to be a fisher of men`s souls. Given any opportunity, Vince would always witness for his LORD. There will be a great void in many people`s lives now that he is gone, but we will forever hold on to the GOOD memories we shared with him. Services will be Saturday, June 30, 11:00 a.m. at Maranatha Baptist Church of Western Oaks with interment in Frisco Cemetery, Canadian County, OK.
Betty Lynn Mercer Collins
Betty Lynn Collins, 58 years young, died June 28, 2007 at her home. She was born Jan. 28, 1949 in Taloga, OK to Lyndon and Arlene Mercer. Betty was a graduate of UCO and OU, summa cum laude with a B.S. degree in Medical Technology. Betty also earned a Diplomate in Laboratory Management. She worked at University Hospital, now named OU Medical Center where she received her 35 year service pin in 2005. She was a member of New Hope Methodist Church and active in Ruth Circle. She married Don Collins on December 24, 1978. Preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Don Mercer, she is survived by her husband, Don; parents Lyndon and Arlene Mercer; brother Joe Mercer; 5 nieces and nephews; 3 great nephews; and 1 great niece. Services will be Mon., July 2 at 1:30pm at New Hope Methodist Church, 11600 N. Council Rd., OKC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Methodist Church.
Karla Sue Jefcoat
Karla Sue Alt-Jefcoat, beloved wife, mother and nana, passed from this life on June 28, 2007. She was born February 15, 1954 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Ray and Neva Alt. In June 2000, Karla suffered from a sudden brain aneurysm. For 7 long years, Karla, with family by her side, fought fearlessly the trials and tribulations, always with the strength and desire that one day she would return to the life she once knew. After a long and hard-fought battle, she accepted the life God had given her. Through it all, her beautiful smile continued to shine, and the natural presence of her gentle and compassionate heart always filled the air. Prior to Karla`s aneurysm, she lived a vibrant life full of happiness, kindness, and love. She enjoyed great times of laughter and love with her husband, daughters, grandchildren and siblings. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Karla is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Jefcoat, Oklahoma City; cherished daughters, Kristi Morgan Abshure and husband Branden of Oklahoma City, and Alesha Higgins Lauderdale of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren, the lights of her life, Austin and Zachary Abshure and Kaitlin Lauderdale; a beloved sister and best friend, Nola Alt Harrison; an adored brother Danny Ray Alt Summers; nephew Donald Harrison; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Karla was preceded in death by her adored parents; brother Merrill Ray Alt; grandparents Merrill and Anna Alt; and Clarence and Thelma Cunningham. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3 at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, Bethany, with graveside services at Bethany Cemetery.
Dr. Timothy K. Campbell
JUNE 22, 1956 - MARCH 19, 2012
Dr. Timothy K. Campbell, age 55, of Bethany, OK, born to Barbara L. and Ezra O. Campbell, went to be with his Savior, March 19, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital, OKC. Tim was a former Putnam City classroom teacher for 9 years, then left to earn his Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction from OSU. Since that time, he has taught at Southern Nazarene University and the University of Central Oklahoma as Professor of Elementary Education, and currently at Southwestern Christian University where he was the new Department Head of Education. It was at SCU that he found a new love for teaching college freshman. Tim attended Bethany First Church of the Nazarene where he counted it a privilege to be the adult Sunday School teacher for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Madelyn (Tims) Campbell; sons, Aaron, Stuart and his wife Karen; daughter, Sara; mother, Barbara; brother, Steven V. Campbell and his wife Nancy; sister-in-law, Anne Campbell; mother-in-law, Edna Tims, sister-in-law, Marilyn Olson and husband Jim; brother-in-law, Montie Tims and wife Eileen; two uncles, Jim Bellah and wife Linda, Norman Samples and wife Mary; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ezra O. Campbell and father-in-law, Holman Tims. Visitation will be available Saturday, March 24th and the family will greet friends Sunday, March 25th from 2-4pm at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, Bethany. A private burial will be in Bethany Cemetery and an 11:30am memorial service at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Monday, March 26, 2012. Memorials may be made to Southwestern Christian University, 7210 N.W. 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK.
Maxine Ferguson
March 12, 1920 - May 31, 2013
Maxine Ferguson, 93, died May 31, 2013. She was born March 12, 1920 in Vienna, IL to Clyde and Avis Brown. She worked 39 years as a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Sam; husband, Barry Ferguson; 2 brothers and one sister. Survivors include daughter, Jean Stallings and husband Sherman; granddaughters, Sherri Moore, Lisa Coffin and husband Scott; and son, Bill Ferguson and wife Sharon. Services will be Monday, June 3, 10:00am at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
William A. Longnecker
May 15, 1928 - June 2, 2013
On Sunday, June 2, 2013, after a day spent with his kids, just because he always loved being together enjoying each other’s company and eating ice cream, the Jesus Bus rolled into St. Ann’s Nursing Home with Jesus calling, “All aboard!” and the Railroader in daddy answered, “Yes, Lord, yes!” Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend got aboard with full assurance that all those he had loved and so diligently cared for, especially his bride, would be safe in Jesus’ care until we meet again. Dad always enjoyed a great party and we are confident that he’s having the time of his life catching up with his parents, William and Frances McPhail Longnecker, his brother, Marvin (Gene) Longnecker, sister, Betty Longnecker Johnson and precious granddaughter, Jaramie Longnecker, whom he promised he would live his life in order to hold her again.
Dad met Eddie Elizabeth Murray in a Nazarene Sunday School when they were both sixteen. He knew instantly he had met the love of his life, his reason for life, and the very one he dedicated his life to. He winked at her, gave her a trolley token and told her, “I am going to spend the rest of my life taking care of you.” Life can be uncertain with its twists and turns, ups and downs, good times and bad, but come what may, his words to her were true. He spent his life taking care of his child bride as he often referred to her. His vocation was a Railroad Engineer for Santa Fe Railroad, but his other endeavors included a trucking business with his brother, Gene; being a policeman for the Oklahoma City Police Department; moving mobile homes; selling real estate; hanging custom drapes; taking motivational classes and driving wheat trucks.
After graduation from Capitol Hill High School, mom and dad married on April 15, 1949. Soon, their family grew to include Debi (Dwain) Jindra, James (Robin) Longnecker and Jerry (Teresa) Longnecker. To them, family was all inclusive. There wasn’t such a thing as an in-law; just another person to love. Being a family was the main focus of their life. We may not have been conventional but we sure had fun! Traveling by train with suitcases packed with chicken and peanut butter sandwiches to California; pulling a U-Haul loaded with camping gear to Carlsbad Caverns; memories of skiing at Lake Tenkiller, camping and traveling the lock and dam systems on a pontoon boat; and church bus trips and summer camps. Dad and mom built memories into our DNA that bonded our family together.
The only thing our parents ever did extravagantly was paying their tithes; they just wanted to see if it would be possible to outgive God. God may not have answered dad’s prayers for wealth and prosperity from the world’s vantage point, but He blessed him with kids who aspired to follow in his steps, grandkids who loved him intensively and great-grandchildren who have generational blessings because of his faithfulness.
His legacy leaves behind his wife, Eddie Elizabeth Longnecker who, even when advanced dementia tried to snatch away her very identity, knew his perfect, sacrificial love gave new meaning to the “in sickness and in health” of their marriage vows on a daily basis, causing all who knew them to wish for that kind of devotion; their three children and their spouses, their grandchildren, Scott (Laurie) Martin, Brad (Jeanna) Martin, Amy Longnecker, Jordann Longnecker, and Ashley Longnecker; their great-grandchildren, William Martin, Audrey Martin, Jack Martin and Blake Martin; and his sister, Sally Raines-Garcia.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at St. Ann’s Nursing Home Chapel. The graveside will follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Ann’s Staff Fund or Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.
JETTA OLLENE GANDY
May 8, 1952 - May 29, 2013
Born May 8, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Alvin Curtis Gandy and Arlie Taylor Gandy, Jetta died peacefully in Oklahoma City, May 29, 2013, after a brief illness. Jetta's life was one of service. After graduating from Southern Nazarene University in 1974, she began a career in healthcare administration, spending the last 13 years as director of human resources for Integrated Medical Delivery.
Jetta's passing leaves a gaping hole in a circle of beloved family and friends who will miss her unconditional love and acceptance, her creative and stylish gift-giving, and her faithfulness and kept promises.
She is survived by her mother Arlie, two sisters and their families. Jetta's goodness has forever blessed Joy and Mickey O'Neill, Hilary, Christopher, Jo and Max Gleason; Judy and Winford Akins, Damon, Lori, Hollis and Reuben; Emily, Sergio, Julia and Clara; Tyler Thomas, Ling and Minli; "Daisy"; many loving members of the Gandy and Taylor families; her Integrated Medical Delivery co-workers; and fellow members of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.
Her father preceded her in death 34 years ago. Early Wednesday morning, she joined him in Heaven; in life, both were early risers.
Viewing will be Friday, 9am-9pm with the family present from 6-8pm at Mercer-Adams. Funeral service will be Sat., June 1, 10:00am at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene with interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
SHARON KAY HOLLAND
August 31, 1946 - May 30, 2013
Sharon Kay Holland, 66, beloved mom and sister, aunt and grandma, passed into the hands of God on May 30, 2013. Born to Glenn and Sue Todd on August 31, 1946 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, Sharon was the second of four children, with older sister Gwen and younger brothers Harry and Larry. At age 5, Sharon was the first child west of the Mississippi to undergo open heart surgery. One of her hobbies as a child was collecting stamps. She attended Oklahoma City Public Schools, graduating from Northwest Classen High School in 1965.
In 1969, Sharon was introduced to the love of her life, Gary Dean Holland, by Pat Holland on a blind date at Kip’s Big Boy. Three months later, on April 9, 1969, they were married. Sharon and Gary had two sons, Johnny and Bobby, and twin daughters, Tracie and Stacie. She spent many years as a stay-at-home mom raising her four children. Sharon loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watching Thunder games and soap operas, doing crossword puzzles, listening to country music, going to movies, eating out and reading. Her jobs included working at O’Mealey’s cafeteria and Bunny Candy Factory. Later in life she worked at Target, retiring from there in 2011.
Sharon is survived by two sons, Johnny Holland and wife Carrie of Piedmont, Bobby Holland and fiancé Tiara Oakes of OKC; twin daughters, Tracie Edge and husband Mike of Yukon, Stacie Love and husband Greg of Fairbanks, AK; her sister Gwen Ramos and husband Ed of CA, brother Harry Todd of Muskogee, and brother Larry Todd and spouse Beverly of OKC; grandchildren Cheyenne Holland, Garrett Love, Alexis Edge, Adalyn Love, Julius Oakes, and another on the way, Dean Joseph Holland. She is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Sue Todd, and husband Gary. She will be dearly missed until the day comes when we reunite through God in Heaven.
Viewing will be Monday, June 3 from 9am-9pm, with the family present from 5-7pm at Mercer-Adams. Services will be Tuesday, June 4, 10:00am at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
