OUR LIVES
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OUR LIVES
A 14 n n Sunday, February 2, 2014 OUR LIVES LET US HELP YOU >>> PLEASE SEE THE TULSA WORLD CLASSIFIEDS SECTION FOR ADVERTISEMENTS ABOUT BURIAL PLOTS AND CREMATION LOTS. How can I submit an obituary for publication? Obituaries include a story about the deceased and a photo. They are available to funeral homes and the public for a charge. To submit a paid obituary, ill out our online form. If you have any questions about paid obituaries with online guest books, please call the Tulsa World Obituary Desk at 918-581-8503. Circle of Life In an efort to honor those who have donated either organs, eyes or tissue, the Tulsa World is participating in the “Circle of Life” campaign sponsored by the Global Organization for Organ Donation (GOOD). If your loved one was a donor, please inform the funeral director if you would like to have the “Circle of Life” logo placed in his or her listing. How can I submit a death notice for publication? Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Death notices are free and include basic information about the deceased: the person’s name, age, occupation, place of death and service information. They are available only to funeral homes. Funeral homes can submit death notices by e-mail to [email protected], by fax at 918-581-8353 until 8 p.m. daily or by phone at 918-581-8347 from 4 to 8 p.m. 9406522 0202 Borochoff0202.jpg Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel Sign the guest book attached to each obituary, watch online memorials created by family members and search the obituary archive. www.tulsaworld.com/ourlives OBITUARIES Elizabeth (Betty) Borochof 9404057 0202 Thacker0202.jpg Peters-Stumpff Funeral Home Ronnie (Ron) Dale Thacker | Elizabeth (Betty) Borochof, 92, was born on December 5, 1921 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to George and Susie Steve, who were immigrants from Czechoslovakia. She passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014, after a long illness. Betty was often called Little Betty, and was the next to youngest of 12 children. Raised on a farm in Smithield, Pennsylvania, Betty knew the meaning of hard work and carried that with her through her adult life. She moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she met and married Jack E. Borochof in the early 1940’s. They moved to Tulsa soon thereafter where they raised two boys, Steve and Doug. Betty also has three grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren and Brittany. She loved to be around her grandchildren and her daughter-in-law, Kathy, and they all had wonderful times together. Betty worked as a ticket agent for TWA and as a travel agent for AAA Travel. She loved her work and continued working into her 70’s. Betty always had a wonderful smile, and bright spirit. She enjoyed her polka music and loved to sing and dance. She started square dancing in her 70’s and often went on Saturday nights with her very close friend, Junior Green. Her fa9407352 0202 Williams0202.jpg Stanleys Funeral Home vorite songs were “You are my Sunshine” and “Red River Valley” which she often sang to her children and grandchildren. Lastly, Betty was a free spirit. She wanted to get up and just go, and do things; and she did. She traveled the world with her husband, Jack, and led overseas tour groups with AAA, sang, went to dances, and just enjoyed being with people. Betty, we will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1989, and many of her brothers and sisters. Betty is survived by her sons, Steve Borochof, from Austin; Doug Borochof of Tulsa; and daughter-in-law Kathy, and her three grandchildren, Jake, Lauren and Brittany, and many cousins. A Rosary service will be held at 7p.m., Sunday evening, February 2, 2014 at St. Bernard Church, 4001 East 101st Street, Tulsa. The funeral mass will also be at St. Bernard Church on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Viewing is scheduled for Sunday, February 3, 2014 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, at 3612 East 91st Street, 918-291-3500. www.fitzgeraldsouthwoodchapel.com Charles V. Williams, DDS | Charles V. Williams, DDS passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 30, 2014. He was born to Alva and Grace Williams in Tulsa, OK on May 9, 1922. Dr. Williams graduated from Tulsa’s Central High School in 1939. Dr. Williams enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942, and served as an Air Force lead navigator for thirty-ive combat invasions in the European theatre during the Second World War. Upon discharge from Military Duty, Dr. Williams entered Kansas Western Dental College which later became known as The University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School. Dr. Williams graduated in 1949, and practiced in Tulsa for 41 years. 9400304 0202 Schober0202.jpg none Dr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Allene; his two sons, Charles V. Williams II, Thomas Benton Williams; and his daughter, Elizabeth Ann. Surviving is his companion of 23 years, Helen Pettigrove, for who he had the greatest of respect. He is also survived by his daughter, Nancy Williams Schirlef in Tennessee; son, Lance Williams in California; and his grandchildren. The graveside service for Dr. Williams will commence on Monday, February 3, 2014, at half past One O’clock in Memorial Park Cemetery. Please leave a message for the family on his webpage at StanleysFuneralHome.com 918-743-6271. Robert L. Schober | Robert L. Schober was born to Winifred D. and Albert J. Schober on June 23, 1922 in Topeka, KS. He died in Tulsa on January 24. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. While attending Kansas University, he was active in Delta Upsilon fraternity. He volunteered for service in the Army Air Corps during college. After three years in the service he completed his formal education at K.U. with a B.S. degree in accounting in 1947. He married Mary E. Miller immediately upon graduation and moved to Saginaw, MI, where he was employed as oice manager of the Rainbo Baking Co. In 1950, he, with his wife and son, Scott, transferred to Oklahoma City, where he was made a vice-president of the bakery. Within a few years, he moved his family of now three children, Scott, Sally, and Greg, to Tulsa. In 1961 he was divorced. In 1964 he married Joyce Butler, who had three children, Joanne, Jan, and Jack. At that time he had ! just started working as Director of Utilities Services with the city of Tulsa. He worked for the city for 23 years 9406337 0202 Sherrell0202.jpg Ninde Funeral Home and retired as Administrative Services Manager for the Water and Sewer Department. In his working years he was active in church work and sang in church choirs. Two years after his retirement, he volunteered for the Better Business Bureau. In time he became manager of the BBB volunteers. He is preceded in death by his son, Scott, and his granddaughter, Sarah Adams. He is survived by his wife Joyce of Tulsa; his two children, Sally Cunningham and her husband, Mike of Colleyville TX; and Greg Schober and his wife Mauri of Portland, OR. Also surviving are two step-children; Jan Adams and her husband Roger of Tulsa, and Jack Webster and his wife Linda of Louisville, KY. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Redeemer Covenant Church on Friday, February 28 at 4:00. Memorials may be given in his memory to the ch! urch or other appropriate charity. Memorial service Friday, February 28 at 4:00 at Redeemer Covenant Church. Len Sherrell | Albert Len Sherrell was born May 4, 1935 in Roswell, New Mexico to A.F. and Frances Sherrell. He passed from this life Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 78. Len grew up in Ada, OK alongside his brother, Herb and graduated from Byng High School in 1954. After high school he moved to Tulsa where he worked for a local car dealership. Len married Jean Creekmore in El Reno, OK on January 11, 1959; the same year he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve. The couple started Sherrell Paint & Body in June of 1959. Over those 55 years Len was in business, he gained many new customers who quickly became his friends and led to his business motto, “Making Friends Through Business.” Len retired in 2007 and the business is now operated by his son. Len was actively involved with dirt track racing around Oklahoma all his life. He sponsored local race driver, Jackie Howerton which inspired him to build and race his own car. His driving career was cut short due to a horrific crash at Muskogee’s Thunderbird Speedway in 1969. Len had many interests and hobbies, including restoring various antiques and cars. He is known as a world class practical joker. Len was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Herb Sherrell. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean; his children, Gary, Vic and his wife, Lisa, Terri and her husband, Mark; grandchildren, Jodi Kendrick, Matt and Stacey Sherrell, Corbin Sherrell, Chelsea and Austin Simon; and, his three great-grandchildren. Len’s family would like to send their most sincere thanks and appreciation to the caring employees of Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Rose Rock Hospice. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home, 3841 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK. The funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 5590 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK. A graveside committal will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Open to all family and friends. Ninde Funeral & Cremation (918) 742-5556 www.ninde.com | 67, of Skiatook, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, at the St. John Medical Center in Owasso, Oklahoma. Born in Marshall, Arkansas to Joseph and Cleo Thacker. He lived most of his life in Tulsa, Oklahoma but relocated his business and moved to Skiatook, Oklahoma in 2005 to be near his family and grandchildren. Ron was a loving father, grandfather and friend to all. He was always there to help a friend. He enjoyed spending most of his spare time with his grandchildren. They were the light of his life. Ron was survived by his and Carolyn Thacker’s son, Rodney Thacker, his wife, 9400333 0202 none none Adriana and their daughters, Maria and Mariana; Ron and Carolyn’s daughter, Andrea Reed, her husband, Chris and their sons, Nick and Thomas. Ron is also survived by his older brother, Fred Thacker, his wife, Dreama, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. In lieu of lowers, Ron requested that donations be made to the WoundedWarriorProject.org. There will be a small ceremony at Ron’s home in Skiatook, Oklahoma at a later date. Ron was a great man, he will be missed! God bless. Cremation service was under the direction of Peters-Stumpf Funeral Home. Robert "Bob" Gene Warriner | August 25, 1935-December 26, 2013m Phoenix, AZ: Robert “Bob” Gene Warriner was born in Indianapolis, Indiana the only child of Harry and Harriet (Duncan) Warriner. He now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ his Savior. Bob graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and the University of Cincinnati. He worked hard and played hard. He was a bicycle paper boy for the Indianapolis Star New. He was a Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle and served as an adult leader of Troop 26 in Tulsa, OK. He was a general contractor across the country and owned Buckeye Construction in Tulsa, OK. He was an active member of TEATulsa Executive Association and visited when he returned to Tulsa from Phoenix. Bob loved his dog, Choco. He enjoyed boating as a young child on Lake Michigan, at 9406349 0202 Weir0202.jpg Cremation Society of Oklahoma Grand Lake in Oklahoma, and his last cruise on the Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake in Arizona. Bob was active at Red Mountain United Methodist (AZ) and at Christ United Methodist in Tulsa. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Warriner (AZ); children, Katie (Carl) Schroeder of Okarche, OK, Amy Warriner and Troy (Elizabeth) Warriner of Tulsa, OK, Rebecca Eiler, Jim (Luisanna) Idsardi of the Phoenix area, Donis (Todd) Hall of Longmont, CO; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Bob was a kind man and will be greatly missed by his family as well as many friends. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Christ United Methodist-Broadhurst Chapel, 3515 S Harvard, Tulsa, OK, with Rev. Bob Feist oiciating. Janis Arlene Weir | Janis Arlene Weir, 76, was Springdale, AR; grandsons, Jesse called to her heavenly father D. and Austin T. and great-grandThursday, January 30, 2014. daughter, Jolie Rae Weir; sisters, Born November 30, 1937 Sandra Alexander, Marsha Robinin Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Edson and brother, Randy Anderson. ward and Marie Jones. In adYour legacy has been passed dition to raising her 3 children, on in so many ways. Rest in Janis worked 15 years for the peace my mother, sister, grandBroken Arrow School District. mother, and great-grandShe was preceded in death by mother, our Beautiful Angel. her husband, Truman Dewayne Colossians 2:5 For though I am Weir Jr. She is survived by; her absent in body, yet I am with you three sons, Mitchell A. Weir of in spirit, rejoicing to see your good Broken Arrow, OK, Craig D. Weir of Spring- order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. Cremation Society of Oklahoma dale, AR and Kurt E. Weir of Broken Arrow, OK; daughter-in-law Betty Jo Weir of 9407355 0202 Getty0202.jpg Stanleys Funeral Home Sallye Getty | Sallye Getty, 87, of Tulsa, OK avid and skilled bridge player. passed away on January 31, 2014 She was preceded in death by her at Prairie Rose in Tulsa. Sallye husband, Jackp; her sons, Bill and was born Sallye Rives on DecemJames; and her daughter, Carol. ber 26, 1926 in Vivian, Louisiana. She is survived by her son, Arch; She married Jack Getty in 1950 granddaughters, Amanda Getty and moved to Tulsa with him in and Jessica Gibson; grandson, 1955. She was a founding memJohn; and great-grandson, Wiley ber of Parkview Baptist Church Gibson. Graveside service will and was active in Children’s Day be at 11:00 am, Saturday, FebruNursery. She had four children ary 8, at Memorial Park Cemwhom she loved very much and etery. Please leave a message for to whom she was a great mom. Sallye’s family on her webpage at As many learned the hard way, she was an StanleysFuneralHome.com 918-743-6271. DEATH NOTICES TULSA Allen, Frances A., 73, homemaker, died Saturday. Celebration of Life service 11 a.m. Thursday, Eastwood Baptist Church. Cremation Society. Allen, James “Jim,” 61, retired EIS mechanic, died Friday. Services pending. Moore’s Eastlawn. Bailey, David, 64, wholesaler, died Friday. Services pending. Schaudt’s, Glenpool. Baughman, John Kenneth, 74, carpenter, died Monday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, RiverCrest Chapel, Bixby. Bixby Funeral Service, Bixby. Beck, Lavon, 54, homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service, Sand Springs, and service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, True Baptist Church, Sand Springs. Burns, Lee Shon, 41, minister, died Thursday. Services pending. Jack’s. Curzon, Daniel J., 80, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Tuesday. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday and service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow. Drago, Ty, 69, sales worker, died Jan. 23. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, St. Benedict Church, Broken Arrow. Cremation Society. Duckworth, Charles, 60, died Saturday. Services pending. Mark Griith-Westwood. Heckenkemper, Tony, 56, graphic designer, died Thursday. Services pending. Fitzgerald Ivy. Hightower, Jack, 90, Martin Marietta Aerospace Co. quality control engineer, died Friday in Claremore. Services pending. Stanleys. Hufman, Frankie L., 73, retired Atlas Life Insurance Co. secretary, died Jan. 31. Visitation 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday and service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Leonard & Marker Funeral Home, Bixby. Jernegan, Donald Gene, 78, retired Storey Wrecker dispatcher, died Thursday. Private family services. Sien-Shelton, Skiatook. Kleier, Janiesse L., 59, homemaker, died Friday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. Massey, Linda (Cook), 63, Main Auto Parts driver, died Friday. Graveside service 3:30 p.m. Monday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Stanleys. McKenna, Jim, 59, Family Heritage Insurance Co. sales agent, died Wednesday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Sanctuary Church, Jenks. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial. McMartin, George A., 79, carpenter, died Saturday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. O’Dell, Terry, 60, died Wednesday. Services pending. Moore’s Eastlawn. Paris, Rosemary, 90, died Thursday. No services planned. Trout, Ponca City. Patterson, Linda Celina, 68, Jim’s Coney Island employee, died Saturday. Services pending. Mark Griith-Westwood. Peters, Evelyn H., 87, homemaker, died Jan. 25. Memorial service 3 p.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow. Shimkus, Jean Boston, 84, retired IBM account administrator, died Saturday. Services pending. Ninde Brookside. Stefanoff, John Wallace “Bud,” 85, Texas Oklahoma Express Trucking Co. truck driver, died Jan. 18. Memorial service 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow. Stout, Marcella L., 71, registered nurse, died Thursday. Services pending. SchaudtTeel. Wheeler, Sue, 70, homemaker, died Saturday. Services pending. Rose Hill. SEE DEATH NOTICES A15