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Bradford
Jim Curtis Bradford, 85, died Thursday, January 4, 2007, at his home in Duke.
Jim was born February 2, 1921, to Charlie and Doni (Leverett) Bradford in McQeen, Oklahoma. He graduated from
Duke High School in 1940. He married Juanita Hall on January 3, 1942, in Altus, Oklahoma. They had one
daughter, Sharley Deronda.
He entered the U. S. Army in July 1942 and completed medical training in El Paso, Texas. He completed his dental
technician in March 1943. He served in England during World War II as a dental technician. He was honorably
discharged from the Army in 1946.
Jim returned to Duke and began farming and ranching. He was elected County Commissioner for Jackson County
in 1972 and served until 1982.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing dominoes, camping and trading. He was a lifelong member of the Duke First
Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Woodmen of the World and American Legion. He
continued farming until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Cecil, Clay, L. B. and Wayne; and one sister, Elsie.
He is survived by his wife Juanita Bradford of the home; one daughter, Deronda Warren and husband Reid of
Duke; three grandchildren, Brad Warren and wife Mary Jo of Altus, Todd Warren and wife Becky, and Lynne
Herron and husband Shanon, all of Duke; five great-grandchildren, Braden and Kasen Warren, of Altus, Alexis,
Lynzie and Teagan Herron of Duke; one sister, Gladys Foreman and husband Eugene of Altus; and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services
will be at the Duke First Baptist Church on Sunday, January 7, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. with Brother
Ralph Chapman officiating. There will be visitation on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements are
under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
LORRAINE BRINK
Anna Lorraine Brink, age 65, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006 in Oklahoma City
after a long-term illness.
Lorraine was born on April 20, 1940 in Jellico, Tennessee to Raymond and Mahala (Conley) Jones. Lorraine
married LTC (RET) Ronald H. Brink on February 27, 1960 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Before her passing,
Lorraine and Ron enjoyed forty-five wonderful years of marriage.
Lorraine and Ron moved to Altus in 1995 from Okmulgee. They were an Air Force family and lived in many
communities during Ron’s career. Everywhere Ron and Lorraine lived she took care of the home and family
that she so dearly loved. Being involved in every activity that her children were engaged in she ran concessions
at youth sports, was a cheerleader mom, a Boy Scout den leader and a Girl Scout leader. Lorraine cared
about people and was a full-time volunteer for the American Red Cross for over ten years at Fort Ritchie,
Maryland and Blytheville, Arkansas. She was also a member of the Jaycettes.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Helen Jones. Survivors include her husband
LTC (RET) Ronald H. Brink, daughters; Rhonda Lynn Wells and husband LTC Thomas Wells of Eastampton,
New Jersey, Nancy Marie Stone and husband Robert T. Stone of Dover, Pennsylvania, son; LTC Randy Brink
and wife Colleen of Wichita, Kansas, brothers; Raymond C. Jones, Jr. and wife Eunice of Marietta, Georgia and
Larry Jones and wife Gloria of Knoxville, Tennessee, three sisters; Betty Lou Swearengin and husband Darrell
of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jane Garner and husband JB of Louisville, Tennessee, and Katherine Williams and
husband Jim of Knoxville, Tennessee. Grandchildren include; Andrew Jared Wells, Stephanie Renée Wells,
Jessica Brink, Kevin Brink, David Brink, Thomas J. Stone, Jonathan R. Stone, and David K. Leibensperger.
Funeral services for Lorraine Brink will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 16, 2006 at the First United
Methodist Church of Altus with Reverend David Player officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday,
January 18, 2006 at Fort Sill National Cemetery at Elgin, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The Family of Lorraine Brink will greet friends Monday, January 16, 2006 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at Lowell-
Tims Funeral Home.
BROWN
Dustin (Dusty) Daniels Brown, age 24 of Altus, passed away Monday, February 27, 2006 from complications of
diabetes.
Dusty was born on July 6, 1981 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida to Dennis Linne and Yvonne Kay (Farrell) Brown.
Moving to Altus from Ramstein AFB, Germany, Dusty was an avid soccer player and later assisted with coaching
soccer for a number of years in the city league soccer program and as a volunteer coach with the high school
soccer program. A graduate of Altus High School, with the class of 1999, Dusty was a faithful member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to enjoying soccer, Dusty was a gifted writer of poetry
and other literature and was an Eagle Scout. Beginning in August 2000, Dusty served a mission for his church in
the Washington Spokane Mission for two years.
Preceded in death by his cousin, Dixie Hazelton, he is survived by his parents, Dennis and Yvonne Brown of
Altus, Oklahoma; one brother, Cory Brown of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Lindsay Brown of Altus, currently
serving a mission for her church in Italy; grandparents, Francis and Loa Brown of Logan, Utah and Vincent J. and
Louise Farrell of Columbus, Georgia along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.
Funeral services for Dusty Brown will be Friday, March 3, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints in Altus. A Funeral service will also be conducted Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Allen-Hall Mortuary in
Logan, Utah at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Smithfield Cemetery in Smithfield, Utah. Arrangements are under
the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Dusty Brown will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Thursday, March 2, 2006 from 7 until
9 p.m.
BROWN
Lester Arno Brown, age 73 of Altus, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2007.
Les was born on January 9, 1934, to Arno and Sarah McClements Brown in New York City, New York. A veteran
of the United States Navy, Les and his family moved to Altus in the late 1960’s while working with Civil Service.
During most of his time at Altus Air Force Base, Les worked on the electronic systems of the flight simulators.
Les was a member of the Amateur Radio Club, Lionel Train Club and the B-17 Historical Society. For
enjoyment, Les spent time making displays with his many trains, flying and working on and operating his amateur
radios.
Preceded in death by his parents, Les is survived by one daughter, Leslie Anne Brown of Kenosha, Wisconsin;
two granddaughters, Catherine (Kat) Brown and Rebecca Brown of Kenosha, Wisconsin along with many friends.
Funeral services for Les Brown will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. David Player officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date with services under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Les Brown will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home on Monday, January 29, 2007, from 5 until
6 p.m.
BRYCE
Heather Dawn Bryce, age 17, passed away early Sunday morning, January 22, 2006 as the result of a motor
vehicle accident in Kiowa County.
She was born November 16, 1988, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Gene and Patricia (Whelan) Bryce. Heather was
attending the Altus Public School System and was currently a junior at Altus High School.
A member of the First Baptist Church youth group, Heather was involved in many activities all of her life which
included Girl Scouts, 4-H, and was an honor student in elementary and junior high school. She previously was
on the dance team at Altus High School, a starter on the Altus High School Tennis Team, a member of Who-
Who’s of American High
School Students, and Young Women’s Leaders Club. Heather was also very active in her church youth group.
Heather loved listening to music, playing tennis, watching her dad race, snow skiing, water skiing, and was
looking forward to attending the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Cadet Lawmen’s Academy. Heather’s greatest
enjoyments were dancing and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her dad and mom, Gene and Patricia Bryce of Altus, Oklahoma; one brother, Gene David
Bryce of Edmond, Oklahoma; one sister Kelly Lynn Bryce of Altus, Oklahoma; special sisters, Katie Peterson of
Edmond, Oklahoma, Lauren Smith of Altus, Oklahoma, Jenna West of Fairfax, West Virginia, and Amanda
Church of Altus, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her grandparents, David and Karen Bryce of Altus,
Oklahoma, Louise Adams of Cushing, Oklahoma; great-grandparents, Katherine and Big Gene Bryce, Marie
Bell, and Frances Kendall, all of Altus, Oklahoma; aunts and uncles, David and Connie Slaton of Mangum,
Oklahoma, Jackson Alexander of Altus, Oklahoma, Dennis Swarthout of Altus, Oklahoma, Hope and Corey
Romines of Bessie, Oklahoma, Amanda Dawn Rawlins of Seymour, Texas; and special family friends, Bobby and
Kea Smith of Altus, Oklahoma, and Mama and Daddy West of Fairfax, West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her aunt, Theresa Rinker, uncle John Phelps, grandpa David Whelan, great-
grandma, mam-maw Bradley, and great-grandpa Glen Bell.
Funeral Services for Heather Bryce are scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at the First
Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
The family of Heather Bryce will greet friends Tuesday evening January 24, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
BURBANK
James Albert Burbank, Sr., age 89 of Altus, passed away at his home Saturday evening, October 14, 2006.
Mr. Burbank was born on June 24, 1917, to Albert Lee and Grace Elizabeth (Dalton) Burbank in Ordway,
Colorado. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and later from Sioux Falls
College. After serving his country in the United States Navy, Mr. Burbank spent over forty years with Northern
States Power as a water chemist for the power plant. He married Phyllis Jane Cheney on November 4, 1939,
and they spent sixty-six wonderful years together before his death. Mr. Burbank enjoyed being part of the
Cathedral Choir of Sioux Falls, the Western Oklahoma State College Chorus in Altus, being a scoutmaster,
camping, hiking, woodworking and being an amateur astronomer.
Preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lillian Schlueter and a son, Charles A. Burbank, he is survived by
his wife, Phyllis; eight children, James Burbank, Jr. of Altus, David Burbank of Altus, Peter Burbank of Lexington,
Kentucky, Denise Burbank of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Daniel Burbank of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christopher
Burbank of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Michelle Burbank of Aurora, Colorado and Annette Burbank of Aurora,
Colorado; fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A rosary will be conducted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church with
Father Joe Arledge officiating. A Funeral Mass will be conducted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 11 a.m.
with Father Joe Arledge officiating with Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow
at a later date in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
BULRISS
Lawrence Casper Bulriss, age 70 of Altus, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006, at Jackson County
Memorial Hospital.
Larry was born on April 4, 1936, to Archie and Evelyn (Garrne) Bulriss at Moores, New York. A veteran of the
United States Air Force, Larry married Mary Thornton on April 4, 2000, in Vernon, Texas. After his retirement
from the military, Larry spent several years as a maintenance / contracting inspector with civil service. He had a
variety of interest such as riding his motorcycle, was an avid Nascar fan, enjoyed history, old westerns and
collecting eagles. Larry was proud of his career in the military, but he spoke with more pride about his family and
friends. However, he would pretend to be offended if he was called a “Yankee”. One of his favorite pastimes was
teasing others. Larry will be remembered for his sense of humor, but he will be missed for the way he touched
the lives of others.
Preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Thelma Ashline and the mother of his daughter, Betty J. Bulriss,
Larry is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; one sister, Georginna Castine and husband Donald of New York;
two brothers, Clifford Bulriss and wife Joan of New York and Clarence Bulriss and wife Judy of New York; five step
children and many grand children, nephews, nieces, other relatives and a host of friends whom he dearly loved.
Funeral services for Larry Bulriss will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Player officiating. Internment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family of Larry Bulriss will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 25, 2006.
BAARTMAN
Peter C. Baartman, age 72, of Altus, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at Jackson County Memorial
Hospital.
Pete was born on May 27, 2007, to Peter Jr. and Sadie (Mollema) Baartman at Middleburg, Iowa. On
November 9, 1956, he married the love of his life, Shirley Mae Slykhuis, and they were married fifty wonderful
years before his death. In 1969, the Baartmans moved to Altus from New Jersey while Pete was in the United
States Air Force. In 1975, Pete retired and went to work for Altus Electric as an electrician. He later
purchased the business and continued working until his death.
Fishing and bowing were some of Pete’s pastime activities, but his favorite thing to do was spend time with his
children and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Johnathon Baartman in 2006, he is survived by his wife,
Shirley, of the home; five children, Les Baartman, Lyle Baartman, Lorin Baartman, Lynne Meyer and husband
Pat and Leanna McKee all of Altus; twelve grandchildren, Jamie Anthony, Joey Hixson and wife Lisa, Brandon
Baartman, Jeremiah Baartman and wife Angel, Christian Baartman, Rhonda Meyer, Stevie McKee, Halen
McKee of Altus, Tyler Baartman, Jennifer Baartman of Hawaii, Jennifer Shay and Rachelle Meyer of Stillwater;
eight great grandchildren, Cameron Gonzalez of Cache, Josiah Baartman of Hawaii, Mark Anthony, Ja’Lyn
Anthony, Kaden Baartman, Konner Baartman, Ayshlei Huerta and Javon Bostic of Altus; three sisters, Carina
Rozeboom of Sheldon, Iowa, Eleanor Grover of Sheldon, Iowa and Gloria VanOort and husband Harv of
Sanborn, Iowa and many other relative and friends.
Memorial services for Pete Baartman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Lowell-Tims Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. David Player officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery under the
direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
The family will greet friends from 6 until 7:30 on Friday, April 20, 2007 at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
