Tulsa Memorial High School

Jane Duca (Adair)

Bryan April - April 12th, 2010

It was a Friday night in the spring of 1970 near the end of 7th grade. Rob Berry and I made the walk from our houses to Nimitz and across Joe Creek to Jane's party. Some how Rob and I managed to locate a 6 pack of beer and we were ready to enter the real world of women, rock and roll, and trouble if we weren't careful. You could hear the party 2 blocks before we actually saw the house. And it was there that I saw one of the most beautiful girls in our school; Lisa Shae. That was the good news. The bad news was she was interested in me joining her in Jane's garage for a game of spin the bottle with a number of other couples. I lost track of Rob as I was more worried about kissing her than anything else. It all turned out to be fine as it marked my first extended kiss and I was on cloud nine. Rob eventually turned up and by then, it was time to walk home. While that party was a long time ago I still think of it from time to time, and the girl that hosted it.

Joe Bartlett

Birth Date: 1956-06-01

Deceased Date: 2022-02-21

Obituary:
oseph Lee Bartlett, 65, associate professor and resident of Jenks, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The son of Bernard Richard Bartlett and Ruby J. (Lemley) Bartlett, he was born Thursday, August 30, 1956 in Tulsa.
No services scheduled at this time.

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Patty Marrow (Barton)

Birth Date: 1956-09-18

Deceased Date: 2011-09-04

Obituary:
Sept 4, 2011 Patty L. Barton, 54, was born in Tulsa on September 18, 1956 to C.W.and Betty Barton. A graduate of Memorial High School, Patty earned an Associate Nursing degree and a B.A. in Psychology from The University Center at Tulsa. She worked for Childrens Medical Center as a clinic nurse, counselor and unit manager and for Girling Health Care as director of nursing and case manager. Patty is survived by her husband, Dave Marrow; sons, Jacob and Justin; mother, Betty; and brother Steve and his wife Connie. A memorial service celebrating Patty’s life will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at New Haven United Methodist Church.

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Vicki Carter (Belew)

Birth Date: 1956-04-15

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Dana Belveal

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Sharon Benedict

Deceased Date: 1974-11-15

laurey lummus - March 27th, 2010

Thank you Sheridan Riley, for keeping Sharon in your thoughts. You words were a blessing.

laurey lummus - March 26th, 2010

I am very protective of Sharon's memory so this entry is to clear up a few previous statements. I am sure they may not be important to anyone but me, but she was my dearest friend. We were working at the Westside YMCA as lifeguards and were hit by a drunk driver on our day off - July, 1974. We had so much fun that day, like always. We used to pull over in her VW whenever we heard a song we loved and get out and dance! She was not going into pre-med, but she would have gotten a laugh out of that. We both loathed Memorial and were quite relieved when our sentence was up. I do appreciate John Laley and the guys for putting up this memorial page. Benny, I miss you every day and I know I will see you again some day. You were the most wonderful friend anyone could have ever had.

Sheridan Riley-Carolla - March 4th, 2010

I presented two articles, one obituary, and one feature story, to the reunion committee at our 35th. All about Sharon, who died in an auto accident right after we graduated. She was working as a lifegurard at the Y (Southside) that summer and she and Laurie Lummus were just taking a break to the lake that turned tragic. Sharon was going to enter pre-med in the Fall of 1974. Her birthday was in August and I think about her every summer. I also have some E'clat group photos framed in my office and Sharon is in the 1972 and 1973 photos.

Bryan April - February 17th, 2010

It has been many years since Sharon passed away. My memory may be wrong but I believe she passed away in an auto accident before entering Memorial. I can still see her smiling face as if it were only yesterday. She was a cheerful person and a friend to many of us. There are people and moments we experience in life that from time to time come to mind. Over the years since she left us I have remembered her for no particular reason other than she was one of us. She is not forgotten and lives on with many of us. To her family please know she had a positive impact with people.

Phil Bray

Birth Date: 1956-04-17

Deceased Date: 1995-04-12

Obituary:

Bill Vaananen - March 19th, 2014

Phil's family was connected with the Tulsa Metropolitan Opera. During high school, Phil came up to some of us with the idea of taking small "supernumerary"roles onstage in the upcoming Tulsa Opera production of "Carmen." For one week, Phil, David Wells, Neil Stauffer, and I attended rehearsals at the majestic Old Lady on Brady. We ran around backstage, wore goofy costumes, staged sword fights in the make-up rooms, made fun of the director and the diva, goofed off, and, yes, appeared onstage during some of the biggest moments of the world's most famous opera. I even got to walked across the stage in a matador costume while the chorus and orchestra sang "The Toreador Song:" a really powerful experience! I didn't realize it at the time, but this was one of the first times I had watched and listened to an orchestra up close, watched set pieces as they moved on and off the stage, and listened to powerful choruses with voices blended in gorgeous harmonies. This was in the middle of my Yes, EL&P, Genesis years, so something bombastic and outrageous like a performance of Carmen wasn't too far off the mark for someone who enjoyed "spectacle." Before that, I had no idea that I had a future in music and theater. But, come to think of it, this experience might have been the very beginning - the opening of an entire new universe of sights and sounds for the senses. So, I have Phil Bray to thank for that. I didn't know Phil well, but I'm sure the Carmen experience is something all of us who took part will never forget.

Martha kemm Landes - February 17th, 2010

Gosh, Phil was one of the gang from Marshall. I know he's been gone a while, but I can remember his face just like it was yesterday.

Sheri O'Hara - February 17th, 2010

Went to school with Phil forever. He was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. Great personality, wonderful smile. Really missed telling him these things at the recent reunion. Makes me realize the importance of telling people how you feel about them, even if you only know them in the context of school, work, etc.

Elizabeth Ann Bryant

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Becky Terrell - March 28th, 2014

I did not graduate in Class of '74...but thought I could share anyway...
Betsy was my big sis (Anne Terrell's) high school buddy...Betsy was always teasing me...thought I'd share one of those times for a memory of Betsy's humor...
Like most young teenage girls, there were certain things I was embarrassed to buy at the big stores with the cute "sackers" (Skaggs-Albertson's or Sipes)... so I decided to privately stock up on my "monthly girl stuff" at Verle Smith's drug store (61st & Yale). The LAST time I did that Betsy was working as the cashier and SCREAMED across the store... "HEY BECKY! YOU EXPECTING A FLOOD!!??"
Verle Smith's lost my business, but I'm sure they had fun working with Betsy.
She's probably got them cracking up in Heaven while she hot rods around in her dad's muscle cars.
They''ll miss you tonight Betsy, esp Annie ...love, becky t. (Class of '76)

Anne Terrell - February 24th, 2010

Besty passed away October 23, 1992. She was married only 6 weeks. At that time, she was the Dist. Mgr. for Carter's Infant Wear and her home ofc was the Stroud Outlet Mall. She was headed toward Stroud when a pickup truck lost a tire and veered head on into her car. I first knew Betsy at Nimitz the first day of 7th grade after her family had just moved here from Yukon. As it turned out, her family lived one block away from my family. We didn't become close friends until Sophomore year at Memorial. We spent many, many hours criusing always in a new car. Betsy was so much fun and so funny! I will hear music from "our time" and it throws me back to our cruising days. I miss her so much and think of her often.

Judy Owen (Worthley) - February 24th, 2010

I was one of Betsy's good friends in high school. Betsy was always so much fun. There were several of us that would "cruise" in one of her cars. Her dad was in car sales and Betsy always had a fun car for us to drive around in. It seems to me that she went on to manage a store in Woodland Hills Mall? I believe I heard of her passing at the 10th? reunion. She is greatly missed and a dear friend to all of us.

Martha Gerber (Burja)

Deceased Date: 1995-04-12

Obituary:
GERBER Martha Ann Burja, of Midwest City, age 38, born April 17, 1956 in Tulsa, Ok. Martha entered into rest April 12, 1995 in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Tulsa Memorial High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from O.U. School of Nursing in 1978, she was to receive her Masters May 13th. She was an exceptional nurse at University Hospital 18 years and highly respected and loved by many in her profession. She was dearly loved by all in her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, James (Jim) F. Gerber, Jr. and one precious daughter, Erica Michelle Gerber; her mother, Jean Mannon of Tulsa; her father, Edward O. Burja of Santa Rosa, Ca.; her brother, David E. Burja and nephew, Karsten Edward Burja of Oklahoma City; and her husband's family, Frank and Betty Gerber of Midwest City, Kevin and Pennie Gerber of Irving, Tx. and David Gerber of Midwest City. The family extends special blessings to the doctors, nurses, staff and chaplains at University Hospital for their help, concern and loving care in her last days

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Jeffrey Burns

Obituary: Joseph Jeffrey Burns- 2021

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Jay Clary

Deceased Date: 2021-01-03

Obituary:
Jerome Edwin Clary at the age of 64 was called to Heaven on January 3, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

Jay was married to Debbie, the love of his life. They had been together since they were in high school, and after only 6 weeks they were engaged. This June they would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Jay absolutely loved Debbie with all his heart and soul. Together they had three children DeAnna, JaNette, and Jeromey, and have been blessed with nine grandchildren.

Jay was an inspirational person, posting daily devotionals to encourage Dee, his oldest daughter who went to heaven October 23, 2020 due to breast cancer, and the thousands of team DEEtermined members. Team DEEtermined was a Facebook group that grew to nearly 2,000 people from all over the world.

The Animal Health and Nutrition world will miss Jay as he worked in our industry for 42 years. Jay had a positive impact on many people’s lives as a friend, co-worker, boss, and mentor having worked for Elanco, American Cyanamid, Micro Beef Technologies, Novartis Animal Health, Schering Plough, Trouw Nutrition, QTI Inc., and most recently Native Microbials. He had great creativity, achievement drive, empathy and he loved talking about his family, he was immensely proud of what they had accomplished. He had a very infectious laugh and his get it done mentality inspired others to do their best. He will be greatly missed.

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Darrell Cope

Obituary: deceased 2011

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Brian Cotten

Birth Date: 1956-08-30

Deceased Date: 1986-08-16

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Jeff Crockett

Deceased Date: 2014-07-09

Obituary:
Jeffrey Lynn Crockett, age 58, of Tulsa, passed away July 9, 2014. Jeff was an outgoing artist and storyteller who loved having an audience. He is survived by his mother Doris Crockett and his two children Zachary Crockett and Heidi Crockett.

Ninde

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Dub Cross

Deceased Date: 2013-01-17

Obituary:
Dub Cross (Norman C. Cross, III) passed away suddenly on January 17, 2013 at the age of 56. A fitting tribute to Dub cannot be written by a single person or contained on a single page. There were so many facets to Dub’s life and so many people that counted him as a friend that the whole story could only be told with the culmination of stories by literally hundreds of friends and family members. Throughout his life Dub was one of kind! He earned an Engineering degree from OSU while spending most of his years in Stillwater establishing the beginnings of the Red Dirt music phenomenon with his band The Cimarron Swingsters . Dub worked as a construction engineer with Manhattan Construction until the early 1990s when he left the corporate world to begin a life that was fully his own – on his own terms, at his own pace and in his own way. Dub started Black Diamond Trading Company to buy, trade, and repair motorcycles. There was no charge for creating and telling stories at Black Diamond. Dub was a singer and songwriter, newspaper columnist, Ham radio operator, gardener, chef extraordinaire, and Facebook personality with friends across the globe. Dub was as big as the life he lived. He is survived by his wife Judy Walker, Tulsa sisters Kitty Baehler and Sally Reynolds, Sally’s husband Lou Reynolds and their children Boone and Abbey. He was preceded in death by his first wife Cheryl, nephew Cole Baehler and parents Wynema and Norman C. Cross, Jr. A celebration of Dub’s life is planned for April 6, 2013 in Strang, Oklahoma. Please share your memories of Dub with his family and friends at http://www.facebook.com/groups/289510374504607/ This obituary was published in the Tulsa World on 1/22/2013.

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Suzie Curry

Birth Date: 1956-08-28

Deceased Date: 2016-03-10

Obituary:
"Sit long, talk much, laugh often"---those were the words that our dear Susie Curry lived by. Susie blessed this earth as an amazing mom, daughter, sister, friend, aunt, and co-worker. On March 10, 2016 she joined her earthly father, Bill, and our Heavenly Father in heaven. We are sad beyond words but gain strength knowing she would want us to live by her motto. Susie was brave to the end. She ran the good race. Susie was a passionate cyclist and took joy in riding the roads of California. She was in love with her work at IBM in which she put her everything into for 36 years. The best testament of her footprint in life were her children Julie and Jake Schreiner who stood by her side as she faced the inevitable conclusion of the disease that stole her from our physical presence. Susie will be greatly missed by her children, Julie and Jake, her mother, Shirley, sister, Debbie, brother, Greg, nieces, Kristen, Alanna, Sadie, and Reese, and nephew, Josh, along with the multitude of friends that stood by her side every step of her life. She will live forever in our hearts. Services will be held on Friday, March 18th at 1:30pm at St. Bernadine of Siena Church, 24410 Calvert St. Woodland Hills, CA 91367. In lieu of flowers, we would be thankful for donations to the CJD Foundation http://www.cjdfoundation.org/donate in hope to further the understanding and potential treatment of this devastating disease.
We leave you with her final words to her friends, "I lift my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Love to you my friends."

JUDY WORTHLEY OWEN - March 17th, 2016

I have known Susie since the 5th grade in Park Plaza neighborhood. We grew up going to girl scouts and church. She will be sorely missed. I always loved catching up with her at the high school reunions. She was one of a kind, and reunions will never be the same without her. Loved her dearly. She was taken way to early from us.

Ron Dumont

Deceased Date: 1991-01-01

Obituary:

Ronald Parke Dumont, 34, died Tuesday in Winter Park, Florida. He was born in Tulsa, OK. He was a manager for Xerox Corp.

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Chris Edwards

Birth Date: 1956-02-25

Deceased Date: 2017-10-12

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Randy Fleming

Deceased Date: 2014-01-25

Obituary:

Kenneth “Randy” Fleming entered this life on August 13, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas. He died in Coweta, Oklahoma on January 25, 2014. Randy graduated from Memorial High School. He was a jack of all trades, and worked in the printing industry until he began a life-long dream of working with heirloom plants. He had countless hobbies and passions.

Randy was an aggressive intellectual with a tenacious curiosity about the natural world. He was a true nature lover, and could be found on a hiking trail at any point during his 57 years on Earth. He was an excellent storyteller, and the tales of his youth have become legends to all who knew him. He will forever be remembered as one who insisted that the beauty around him be appreciated and understood. He was larger than life, and the silence caused by his absence on this Earthly plane is deafening.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth S. Fleming. He is survived by mother, Elaine F. Fleming; sister, Susan E. Major and her husband, Richard Major; his son, Kenneth Ryan Fleming and his wife, Gigi; his daughters, Kelley Marie, Kristin Ann, Kaitlin Faye; his three nephews; countless other family and friends; and four beloved dogs.

His memorial service will be held at Moore Funeral Home, 9350 E. 51st St. in Tulsa, Friday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Oxley Nature Center. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com

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Jana Hardin (Goforth)

Birth Date: 1956-02-26

Deceased Date: 2007-05-11

John Hiatt - October 5th, 2014

I've heard so many great things about Mrs. Hardin I feel like I know her. My best friend is an artist who was inspired by Mrs. Hardin and has gone on to be extremely successfull. We have both searched endlessly for information to establish a picture memorial. If anyone has information such as an obituary or newspaper articles please contact me at hiatthome@gmail.com. God bless and be with the family, especially her children!

Dawn Van Hoose - Langridge - October 16th, 2013

I was oh so fortunate to have Mrs. (Goforth) Hardin as my Art teacher

from 1984 - 1986 while I was Union High School. She was my rock and inspiration. And, though I did not believe I had enough talent to pursue a career in art I did find a calling in teaching. I work with high schoolers daily..helping them with Math and helping them not to give up just because it seems difficult. I teach them to believe what is inside...just like she taught us. I see her face every morning when I have my coffee...for my paintings and drawings that brought awards back in school now adorn my walls in my house...thank you Mrs. Hardin. I hope you can see from where you are.....Thank you....Thank You.

Bill Collier - August 4th, 2011

Jana was a wondeful perons. I loved her. I am so sorry that she was taken so soon. However, I know she is now filled with joy as she has done the things she never got the time or right to do in this life.

I loved her, I was married to her. She was a wonderful person. She was absolutely beautiful.

Becky Burnett Perrodin - February 23rd, 2010

Wow..I looked for her at the 35th reunion only to find that she had passed away. We went to Marshall, Wright and Memorial together. She was so funny and her and I and Kathi Looney had a few slumber parties together. She was so much fun to be around. Kind of lost contact our Jr/Sr. year. RIP Jana

Martha Kemm Landes - February 17th, 2010

I was so sorry to hear that Jana had passed. Sharing a neighborhood, we put on a play together "The Elves and the Shoemaker" in my garage while we were students at John Marshall Elementary. I treasure the memories of my long time school friends.

Sheri O'Hara - February 17th, 2010

Remember a birthday slumber party with Jana. Really neat person. Last time I saw her was the Reunion at the Camelot Hotel. It was so great to talk and she looked wonderful. I had been trying to find her for the reunion, only to find out at the reunion that she had passed. What a loss and what a reminder that life is short and you had better make the most of it. We miss Jana.

Love,

Sheri

Brian Hall

Birth Date: 1956-06-01

Deceased Date: 2020-06-14

Obituary:
Obituary for Dr. Brian Hall
Brian K. Hall, M.D., 64, of Tulsa, was born June 1, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK to Dr. William E. Hall, M.D. and Patricia (Weintz) Hall.
Brian was a National Merit Scholar and graduated in 1974 from Tulsa Memorial High School. He went on to complete his higher education at the University of Oklahoma where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1977 and his Medical Doctorate in 1981. While at OU, Brian earned a full-ride scholarship, enjoyed fencing, and lettered on the varsity swim team. It was during this time that he met his lifelong closest friends.
He worked as an obstetrician and gynecologist through Saint Francis Health system, and with his father, Dr. William (Bill) Hall, ran the Eastern Oklahoma Center for Women until their joint retirement in 2007. From 1979 to this day, he would frequently play Dungeons and Dragons with the same group from OU, as well as their children and his daughter and son-in-law. He was an avid reader, loved music, and had recently taken up the hobby of making jewelry.
Dr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Patti Hall. He will be dearly missed by his loving family: aunt Carolyn Daley of Hattiesburg, MS and her daughter Kathryn Daley of Chicago; sister Janice Lewis and her son William Lewis of Tulsa; brother Bruce Hall and his wife Lori Hall of Tulsa; and his two daughters: Valerie Hall Stinnett and husband Jake Stinnett of Tulsa and Whitney Hall of Enid.

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Randy Hardesty

Deceased Date: 1983-06-28

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Tim Hatfield

Birth Date: 1956-03-24

Deceased Date: 1981-03-29

Obituary:

Becky Burnett Perrodin - February 23rd, 2010

I met Tim at a Nimitz/Wright football game at Johnson Park. We became close friends and he would come by my house and take me riding in his dune buggy and motorcycle. We both went to Memorial, but really lost contact at that time. I heard of his death in 1980 the year my first son was born. RIP Tim:(

Ann Miller (Hefferman)

Birth Date: 1956-08-01

Deceased Date: 2006-04-06

Obituary:
MILLER -- Anne F., 49, of Tulsa passed away Thursday, April 6, 2006. She was born on August 1, 1956, in Highland Park, IL, to Michael F. and Rita A. Heffernan who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Memorial High School in Tulsa. She is survived by: 2 daughters, Layne and Elizabeth Miller, both of Tulsa; 4 sisters, Ginny Brady, Kathy Parker, Miggie McKillip, Sharon Wright; and a brother, Michael Heffernan.

Lisa Modrall (nee Sandford Northam) - October 20th, 2017

Ann was my Maid of Honor at my wedding in 1975. I was just One particular time that stands out in my mind is when we had stopped at Quik-Trip for a coolee, which we did ALL THE TIME, and we started giggling about something. And could not stop. One of those "if you look at me I'm just going to laugh HARDER", things. And we did. The clerk, obviously concerned we were losing our minds, said "uh, girls?". We finally ran from the QT. I lost track of Ann after a few years. I'm sorry she's gone. She was ALWAYS fun.

kelly leggett - September 6th, 2013

I sat next to Ann. in Mrs Lentz history class .Mrs. lentz would stand right at the front of our desks to lecture the class forcing us to look straight up at a large mole under her chin with black hairs growing out of it.We joked and laughed about that mole all year. P.S. M rs. Lentz if you are reading this I hope it was't malignant.

Barbara Polin - February 27th, 2010

Ann's story is a true tragedy! May she rest in peace and may remember the silliness of Anne Heffernan.

Deborah Hamlin (Hixon)

Deceased Date: 2012-05-24

Obituary:
DEBORAH HAMLIN Obituary

Sept 30, 1955 - May 24, 2012 EDMOND Deborah Hixson Hamlin went home to be with the Lord after a three-year battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Tulsa, OK to Claude and Billie Hixson. She is survived by her father, Claude Hixson; her brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Deb Hixson; her daughters and son-in-law, Rachel Hamlin, Heather and P.T. Solinski; as well as many dear friends, whom she loved like family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Hixson.

Craig Philips - February 13th, 2014

Debbie was one of my first friends when my family was transferred to Tulsa in 1968 and the start of TJC/TCC. I remember having dinner with her folks. Nice people! We saw each other at the 20th reunion and emailed prior to the 35th. Sadly I missed the 35th reunion. She never told me she was ill. I will miss my friend.

Bill Hobson

Birth Date: 1956-01-26

Deceased Date: 2020-07-17

Obituary:
Bill Hobson

William Thomas Hobson was born January 26, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert Louis Hobson and Elizabeth Anne Maxwell Hobson. He died suddenly at age 64 on July 17, 2020, at his home in Livermore, California.

Bill grew up in Tulsa and enjoyed many summer months throughout his life in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Masterâ

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Jennifer Holmes

Birth Date: 1956-08-26

Deceased Date: 2013-12-04

Obituary:
The life of Jennifer Lea Holmes began on August 26, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the third child of Carlynne L. Holmes and Burt B. Holmes. She grew up walking the footbridge to Carnegie, then went on to Nimitz and graduated from Memorial High School. There, she discovered her knack for foreign language and began to master French. She was drawn to it by natural ability and in part, theatrics. Eventually, she trained her be’loved Newfoundland, Hannibal, to obey with French commands. After graduating from the University of Tulsa with a degree in communications and the homecoming crown, she moved to Los Angeles. She landed a job working on Mash and eventually earned a securities license and worked in banking. Following a brief move to New York, she moved back to Tulsa. She continued her education and became a nursing home administrator. She was gifted with a wild imagination, creativity and the ability to tell one heck of a story. When she finished no one was really sure if it actually did happen, but almost everyone could appreciate the passion with which it was told. She was an original and God broke the mold when she was born. She will be truly missed. Jennifer is survived by her parents, her siblings Jeff Holmes, Julia Holmes-Ange, Janice Chevaillier, Joan Stedman and her nieces and nephews.

Lori Roll - September 4th, 2014

Jen was a fun loving, grab-all-of-life person. She had many adventures and regaled us with so many funny stories. We were neighbors in elementary school, and lived together in college. While we lived far away from one another for many years, we kept in touch, visited each other and had good laughs and memories. She had a huge heart and a deep love for animals.

Bruce Howerton

Birth Date: 1955-09-12

Deceased Date: 1985-12-23

Obituary:
Bruce David Howerton was born September 12, 1955 in Chandler, OK. He graduated from Memorial High School and attended Oklahoma University. Bruce was employed by Ford Glass Company for 9 years. During the last two years he was active with the Dale Carnegie School as an Assistant Instructor.

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Blythe Horton (Imel)

Birth Date: 1956-12-18

Deceased Date: 2014-09-25

Obituary:

Blythe Imel Horton passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was born on December 18, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Patsy Carney Imel and John "Mickey" Imel. Her childhood years were spent in Tulsa, where she made so many lifetime friendships, and graduated from Tulsa Memorial High School. She attended the University of Oklahoma and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, following in the footsteps of her mother and both grandmothers. Upon graduation she went to work for Liberty National Bank in Oklahoma City, where she started her career in institutional banking. This career took her to Dallas to work for First Boston. It was in Dallas that she met and married Gary Horton in 1993. Although they were later divorced, they had two wonderful children, Katy Ann Horton and Gary Horton, Jr., whom Blythe adored. Blythe was a successful institutional banker in Dallas for several years, but then chose to retire so that she could dedicate her time, energy and love to her children. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her as an energetic, outgoing person that loved more than anything to be surrounded by family and friends.

Blythe was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by: her father, Mickey Imel; her children, Katy Horton and Gary Horton, of Dallas; her sisters, Katy Hebb and husband Jim, of Arlington, VA, Dixie Coffey and husband Kevin, of Oklahoma City, and Sally Story and husband David Story, of Edmond; her nieces and nephews, Nick, Maddie and Annie Coffey, and Abby and Kyle Story; cousins, Susan Swab and husband Steve, Erin Metz and husband Mike, and Merilyn Carney.

A celebration of her life with family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Please visit www.sparkman-hillcrest.com

Lori Roll - October 23rd, 2015

I just learned today about Blythe's passing. It's hard to imagine such a bright, beautiful person is gone. I'm so sad to learn about her passing, and I know that many will miss her smile and gentle demeanor.

Kurt Jennings

Birth Date: 1955-12-06

Deceased Date: 2001-05-08

Obituary:

Bill Vaananen - February 26th, 2021

What an honor to say a few words about Kurt. He was what every one of us boys at McClure Elementary back in the early 60s aspired to be: athletic, funny, and irreverent. I've known Kurt since preschool. By Kindergarten he was commanding the class with his jokes and irresistable smile. Sometime around 4th grade, Kurt bestowed nicknames upon all of us in our circle of friends around the tetherball pole. Kenny Albright was "Kenny Copter", Matt Westfall was "Megan", and Kurt, supreme class clown, was "Bozo." I was given the name "Billy Banana Boy" and for my 11th birthday I received a bunch of approx. 40 bananas, straight from the tree in the jungle. During those years Kurt's dad was elected district judge: Judge Joe Jennings. Kurt's #1 sidekick was always Burly White, his neighbor on 56th St and loyal friend. Kurt and I were in a school play together at Nimitz, but drifted apart as we met new friends. The last time I remember being with Kurt was at Memorial. We attended the school musical, "Once Upon A Mattress" with Karen Yadon and Harold Sanditen in the lead roles - and we laughed and laughed. Once again, in the presence of Bozo, I was having a wonderful time. I've attached a photo from our preschool class at Betty Rowland Nursery School, approx. 1960-61. Kurt is standing in the back center in the shiny shirt. Thanks for the smiles, Bozo.

Fred Justus

Birth Date: 1956-09-27

Deceased Date: 1985-11-09

Vicki Hall - September 22nd, 2012

Fred was a wonderful gentle thoughtful man. He always made you feel that you were the most important person in the room. My sweet husband (Carlos) grew up with him, but I will cherish the adult years we had together, our children knew him as "Uncle Fred" and worshipped him. My fondest memories of "Uncle Fred" were the many times I would watch him reading to the children and sharing the many stories of he and thier daddy growing up with "Uncle Steve, Uncle Randy and Uncle Scot". My dear Fred you are missed and loved dearly. Vicki

Katy Swyden (Kiper)

Deceased Date: 2014-04-14

Obituary:
Mary Kathryn "Katy" Swyden, 57, died Monday, April 14, 2014 in Tulsa. Katy was born May 28, 1956 to Henry P. and Margaret June Kiper in Tulsa. She was an office Manager. Katy is preceded in death by grandparents, Zora and Clifford Elsheimer and Emma and Henry Kiper. She is survived by her husband, Tim Swyden of the home; daughter, Makalie McKinley and her husband, Noah of Tulsa; son, John Swyden of Tulsa; three grandchildren, Madeline, Dylan, & Katelyn; her parents Hap and June Kiper of Tulsa; two sisters, Theresa Kiper of Oklahoma City, Liz Ritchie of Tulsa and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17th at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, Tulsa.

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Richard (Rick) Liester

Deceased Date: 2013-07-27

Mike Gaither - April 28th, 2023

It's Gaither from the Class of '75. I see you got to Valhalla first. Sucks. You were a great teammate. It was a privilege to suit up & go to war with you and Gilleland. Charger Fucking Pride RD! Requiesce En Pace...

Kathi Archer (Looney)

Birth Date: 1956-06-08

Deceased Date: 2010-02-20

Obituary:

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Kevin Mahoney

Birth Date: 1956-04-04

Deceased Date: 2004-08-30

Obituary:
MAHONEY-- Thomas (Kevin), age 48, passed away Monday, August 30, 2004. Journeyman Millwright, born April 4, 1956 in Tulsa, OK to John E. and Frances (Plemmons) Mahoney. Graduated from Memorial High School in 1974. Kevin is preceded in death by father, John E. Mahoney. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Trisha Mahoney; siblings and their spouses, Julia and Wayne Lehman, Karen and Steve Harper, Jack and Melinda Mahoney and twin, Colleen and David Dosser; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of Tulsa.

stewart mcmurry - August 10th, 2010

knew kevin all my life he used to live right across the creek from me early years b4 they moved to 52nd. was sorry to hear of his passing way to early i wish u peace kevin. and have enjoyed talking to your son on faCEbook

Colleen Mahoney Dosser - March 16th, 2010

I'll think about you every day Kevin! Someday, I will see you again. I will always love you!

Cindy Dressler (McCrae)

Birth Date: 1956-10-24

Deceased Date: 2004-07-06

Obituary:
Obituary - Tulsa World (7/8/04, A12)
DRESHER-Cynthia S. (Cindy), 47, of Tulsa passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2004. Born October 24, 1956 in Tulsa, OK to the late Richard L. and Lora Fay Macrae. She was a 1974 graduate of Memorial High School and graduated in 1981 as a registered nurse from TCC. She was employed as an RN by Dr. Gerld Plost. Cindy was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broken Arrow and B.A. Community Center Volleyball Leagues. She is survived by, her husband, Jimmy Dresher of the home; 2 sons, Matt of Houston, TX and Josh of Stillwater; brother and sister-in-law, Richard Nolen and Glenda Macrae; and nephew and his wife Tim and Natalie Macrae; father and mother-in-law, James andIva Jean Dresher; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Jody Dresher, Necia and Charles Andrle; and nephews, Alex and Kyle. Memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2004 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Broken Arrow, with private interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Mark Michaelson

Birth Date: 1956-09-21

Deceased Date: 1998-04-03

Obituary:

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Mark Mindeman

Birth Date: 1956-02-11

Deceased Date: 2018-08-24

Obituary:
Obituary for Mark Bradley Mindeman
Mark Bradley Mindeman passed away peacefully August 24, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Paul and Billie Mindeman, he was a kind and loving son, devoted father, grandfather and loyal friend to many.
Mark was born February 11, 1956 at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Perhaps this began his interest in the military history of the United States as well as foreign countries. He grew up in Tulsa along with Carnegie Elementary, Nimitz Junior High, and Memorial High School friends, who as of this day correspond and share their lives with one another. The next phase of his life was as an Oklahoma University graduate. Along the way he found lifelong friends of Delta Tau Delta fraternity: Brothers forever! In later years, he continued to be an avid OU football fan and inveterate "tailgate" host.
Mark was a Trust Officer with The Trust Company of Oklahoma and it was his dream to work alongside his father, Paul, its founder. His creativity led him to start his own company, Thunderbird Historical Miniatures. Over the years artists, historians, and dedicated friends have continued their love of military history through these figures. He was blessed with a beautiful baritone voice, a love of music, was an enthusiastic ukulele player, and had a great sense of humor. He also found great joy in spending time with his grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as, "G-Pa." His memory will live on with family and friends left behind.
Mark was preceded in death by his father and brother, Steve. He is survived by his mother, Billie, beautiful daughters Emily Collins, husband Ryan of Hurst, Texas, and Allison Lawson, husband Tyke of Tulsa, grandchildren Grace and Ross Collins, aunts Frances Maxwell and Joyce Mindeman of Tulsa, uncle James Blue, wife Margie of Palestine, Texas, and many wonderfully kind cousins

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Ernest Moody

Deceased Date: 2013-02-17

Obituary:
Ernest Luther Moody III, 56, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was born in Tulsa to Mildred and Ernest Moody II on February 24, 1956.

A 1979 graduate from Oklahoma State University, he studied business management and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Carrying on the tradition of his father, Ernest took over the family business at age 33 where he continued to lead with integrity and kindness. Throughout his life, he showcased his dedication and passion for the Tulsa community by actively contributing to various philanthropies and holding leadership roles in several associations including: Catholic Charities, American Heart Association, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Tulsa Executives Association (TEA) and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).

Ernest not only worked hard, but also played hard. Constantly on the move, many say Ernest “lived more in his 56 years than most get to do in 106.” He loved adventure; a few of his favorites included skydiving over the Alps, catching a 7 ft sailfish in Mexico and driving a Formula 1 racecar. When Ernest wasn’t at work or with his family, he could usually be found fishing and boating at the lake.

Ernest was extremely loving and proud of his wife Rhonda Moody of Tulsa, daughter Melissa Moody of Fort Worth, stepson Jason Scott, Jason’s wife Teresa, and Jason’s son Chase all of Mannford, and stepson Brian Scott of Tulsa.

Ernest is survived by his immediate family mentioned above, his siblings Melinda Claiborne, Pat Kaltenbach, Emily Boyd and Kevin Moody of Tulsa, as well as several nieces and nephews: Audrey Johnson, Kyle Kaltenbach, Adam Kaltenbach, Ryan Claiborne, Alyson Kaltenbach, Andrew Kaltenbach, Megan Claiborne, and Michelle Moody. He also has many adoring extended family members and friends too numerous to count. He is preceded in death by his parents Mildred and Ernest Moody II, and nephew Tyler Moody.

Patricia Kaltenbach - October 5th, 2017

February 24, 1956 - February 17, 2013.

Ernest L Moody, III grew up in a loving family with 5 children. He and his friends loved playing baseball in the large backyard/field, swimming and riding around their yard in the go cart that he and his father built.

He graduated from OSU in 1974 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After gradualtion, he joined his family business where he worked along side his father, Ernest L Moody, Jr. learning all he could about the jewelry business. Upon the unexpected death of his father in 1989, Ernest stepped into the position as President and CEO where he remained until his death in 2013. He loved his job and excelled at it. He was active in many local organizations including, Rotary, Tulsa Executives Association and Young Presidents Organization.

Ernest was an avid lake enthusiast and eventually bought a home on Grand Lake. He loved boating and fishing and all things "lake". The lake was his happy place where he would go to play and relax with family and friends.

Ernest was married to Rhonda and they had one daughter, Melissa. He also raised his two step sons, Brian and Jason. He loved his family and was proud of the adults they all became.

Ernest is greatly missed by the business world and by his family and friends!

Paulo Neiva

Bill Vaananen - July 27th, 2019

Paulo was a very special friend during high school at Memorial. He was a very kind, funny, and a bit shy. However, he was from Brazil so of course he loved and played soccer. Memorial H.S. did not have any kind of soccer team, so Paulo and I played for a Tulsa area club team called the Tulsa Grasshoppers. The club also had a separate adult men's team, so Paulo and other h.s. team members (including Jamey Langston, Mark Dickerson, Ken Steen, Joe Bartlett, Gerald Caterlin, and others) would often attend the parties thrown by these guys from many different nations. Our h.s. club team would play against many college teams, including OSU, Northeastern Okla Univ., Southeastern Okla. U., OBU, St. Gregory's, Phillips, Altus Air base, and a team we usually demolished: Holland Hall. Paulo and I graduated together then went our separate ways. I played soccer at Columbia College and developed a lifelong love of playing, coaching, and following futbol. The last time I saw Paulo was at the 20 year reunion in '94. We only spoke for a few minutes, but the mutual admiration and respect was still there. Tonight I opened our TAPS yearbook from 1974, and saw Paulo's photo with his American brother Bobby Ess. So, I tried to find him on the Internet and Facebook to connect with him again. Sadly, I found on our Class of '74 page that Paulo had passed away. No date was given. I wish Paulo could have known that because of him, I developed a love for Brazilian culture and music - and their soccer of course. In 2014, to celebrate the World Cup held in Brazil, I wrote and directed a show for my 5th grade students: "Brasil: Terra Magica" celebrating Paulo's homeland. I'll always remember Paulo, my amigo, my teammate, who walked side by side with me into the arena of The Beautiful Game. Bill Vaananen