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Roberson
Former insurance leader's rites set
The past president of the state insurance association, Ivan Roberson, dies at 84.
Ivan Roberson, former president of the Oklahoma Independent Insurance Agents Association, died Monday. He was 84.
A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Altus, and a memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Epworth Villa Retirement Com munity, Oklahoma City, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus.
He was born Nov. 19, 1920, in Duke. He graduated from Duke High School in 1938. He then attended Murray State College, Magnum Junior College and Southwestern State College.
Roberson joined the Navy when World War II began.
After the war, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service and Travelers Insurance Co. in Tulsa. He later bought into an insurance and real estate business in Altus.
He was an avid supporter of Oklahoma State University. He was active in the community, holding leadership positions with the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Lodge and the Elks Lodge. In 1979, Roberson was elected president of the Oklahoma Independent Insurance Agents Association.
He is survived by two sons, Ivan Roberson Jr. of Chanhassen, Minn., and Martin Roberson of Tulsa; a daughter, Carol Wright of Weatherford; and eight grandchildren.
Friends are contributing to First United Methodist Church of Altus and the Oklahoma State University Foundation.
Whitlock
Rites set Thursday for Collinsville city manager
COLLINSVILLE -- City Manager Jim Whitlock, whose face was a familiar sight at city halls around Oklahoma for 40 years, died late Monday after a heart attack.
Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hayhurst Funeral Home in Broken Arrow.
Whitlock, 63, had been Collinsville's city manager for only a few months. He was well-known as a city manager, having previously been at the helm of Mannford, Claremore, Broken Arrow, Del City, Henryetta, Newbern, Tenn., and Sierra Vista, Ariz.
He made his mark in many ways.
In Broken Arrow, the city he called home, he oversaw the construction of City Hall and an improved water system while he was at the city's helm during 16 years of explosive growth. While he was city manager, Broken Arrow's population tripled and tax collections skyrocketed from $806,000 to $9.2 million.
In Claremore and Mannford, he oversaw the construction of multimillion-dollar exposition and activity centers where residents can get fit and be entertained. He also began refurbishing Mannford's electrical distribution sys tem.
And in Collinsville, where he began working in January, he promptly embarked on a project to redo the town's original City Hall, which was built in 1913 and destroyed by fire in 2001.
Whitlock had a private, tender side, too, one of his four sons, Robert Whitlock, said Tuesday through a haze of tears.
While he was all business at work as city manager, when Whitlock got home he loved to read to his grandchildren and wrestle with them on the floor.
"He loved his church, Indian Springs Baptist, where he served on numerous committees," Robert Whitlock said. "And he loved his grandkids something fierce. He always said that grandchildren are there just to melt your heart."
Whitlock was a visionary who liked to "think big," his son said, and he tried to infect others with his enthusiasm.
"He always wanted just to instill in people the desire to make their communities a better place to live."
Whitlock was also an avid reader, mostly of history, and a trout fisherman.
Whitlock won a battle with bladder cancer about 20 years ago, but had a scare two months ago when a new tumor appeared that had to be removed. It turned out to be benign, and his death came as a shock to all who knew him.
He is survived by: his wife, Susie; four sons, James Whitlock, Steven Whitlock (who is city manager of Coweta), Robert Whitlock and Paul Whitlock; and eight grandchildren. He had been looking forward to doting on a ninth grandchild, who is due in July.
Fitzgerald
FITZGERALD -- Shawn Edward, 51, "the man who could fix anything," passed away on Monday, March 28, 2005, after a courageous eighteen-month battle with small cell lung cancer. Shawn was surrounded by his loving family who cared for him throughout his illness. He was born in Oklahoma on December 15, 1953. He was the second child born into a family of six children. Shawn was a man devoted to his family. He was married on St. Patrick's Day to Carol to commemorate their Irish heritage. They recently celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary. Shawn loved fishing and boating, working on his house, golfing, thrift shopping, painting, and collecting and restoring clocks. Shawn had a long and successful career in telecommunications, ending at XO Communications in Dallas, TX. He was recently described by a close family member as "the coolest guy I ever met, the strongest man I ever knew, and one of the best role models someone could ever have." Shawn never met a stranger and inspired so many people. He will be sadly missed by: his wife, Carol; his children, Mike and his wife, Josey, Daniel, Laura and Tiffany; and his special 2-year-old "peanut," Alana, his only grandchild. He also leaves behind his parents, Doyne Fitzgerald of San Antonio, TX
(formerly of Bartlesville, OK), Edward Fitzgerald of Muskogee, OK; brothers, Stephen and Stuart Fitzgerald; sisters, Sheila Egan, Shari Potter, and Sharla Cooper; and in-laws, Kathleen Grabner, and Clem and Jean Grabner. We especially want to express our gratitude to Dr. White and Texas Oncology, and his nurse, Beth Streeter, for her tender heart and loving guidance. A Memorial service was held to celebrate Shawn's beautiful life at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Farmers Branch, TX, 2783 Valwood Parkway, Father Craig Reed officiated. Rosary at Benjamin's Funeral Home, Nowata, OK, at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2005. Burial following at Nowata Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that all donations be made instead to the American Cancer Society for lung cancer research at 800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org/asp/donate/don_multi_donate.asp or 8900 Carpenter Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. We would like to thank our friends and family for all of the encouragement, support, love, prayers, cards, emails, letters, and food during this difficult time. And as Shawn would say, "I'm all right. It's all good."
Lee
LEE -- Mrs. Jill Ellen "Welch," a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 1:10 p.m. in her home, in the loving comfort of her family. Jill was 54 years of age, and a resident of Tulsa since 1998. Born and raised in Toledo, OH, she married Jerome Lee, also of Toledo, in September of 1977. After moving to Tulsa, she became a Counselor at Memorial High School, where she was loved and admired by all of her co-workers and students. She leaves to cherish her legacy her loving husband, Jerome Lee, 3 children, 1 grandson, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at Higher Dimensions Family Church, 8621 S. Memorial Drive, on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. Jill was an inspiration to everyone she met and never met a stranger -- only a new friend. She had a dedication and passion for helping people and exemplified these attributes to everyone she met, inspiring them with both her words and her actions. Floral Haven, 252-2518.
Nash
NASH -- Evelyn (Weaver), 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Born July 23, 1922 in Russellville, AR, the daughter of William Madison and Martha Sue (Spillers) Moon. She and her family have made their home in Tulsa for many years. She was a charter member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church and later a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, an active member of the Pairs and Squares Square Dance Club. She will be remembered for her love for her family and friends, her love of travel, her infectious laugh and bringing joy to any gathering. Preceded in death by: her husband, Elmo T. Weaver; her son, John Madison Weaver; and 5 of her sisters. She is survived by: 1 sister, Ruby McAlister of Pflugerville, TX; her brother, W.M. Moon and his wife, Joyce of Wagoner, OK; her husband of 10 years, Carl J. Nash; her daughter, Suzette Zaboroski and her husband, Robert of El Paso, TX; granddaughter, Sarah Evelyn Weaver; 3 great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Kathy King of Broken Arrow; and 2 step-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Ninde Garden Funeral Home. Service will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, at St. Paul United Methodist Church with interment in Floral
Haven Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church or St. Francis Hospice. Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 742-5556.
Searl
SEARL -- Loren Eugene "Gene," was born in Exeter, MO, May 23, 1939 and departed this life with the wings of an angel, March 28, 2005. He will leave a very deep and empty void in the lives of all of us who loved him dearly and are left to carry on. He is survived by: his loving wife, Mazie Searl; son, Robert Searl and wife, Mary; son, Charles Searl; daughter, Pamela Laudermilt and husband, Kevin; daughter, Kathy Dick and husband, Dan; 8 grandchildren, James Dick and wife, Amanda, David Dick and wife, Kristal, Jason Dick, James Roberts and wife, Callie, Jennifer Laudermilt, Katie Searl, Chris Ramey and Morgan Searl; 5 great-grandchildren, Tyler Thomas, Katelyn Dick, Jaidyn Dick, Lauren Dick and Kaleb Dick; daughters, Quenda, Glenda, Linda and Brenda Pool; brother, John Searl; sister, Carolyn Tanner; and a very dear friend "and unofficially adopted daughter," Barbara Childs; and a very large extended family. Gene was very proud and honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He loved God, cherished his family and, "he lived to eat." We will miss you. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2005 at the Mallett Funeral Home in Wagoner, OK. (918) 485-2911. Interment will be in the Veterans Field at Floral
Haven Memorial Gardens.
Woodall-Koch
WOODALL-KOCH -- Elizabeth A., 34, died March 29, 2005 due to complications after a kidney, pancreas transplant. She was born September 16, 1970 in Irving, TX and was an Assistant Property Manager for Collins & Associates. She is survived by: her husband, Robert D. Koch; sons, Anthony Woodall and Duke Goulden; and daughter, Isabella Goulden, all of the home; mother, Vicky Vandever, Tulsa, OK; father, Charles Sebesta, Houston, TX; sister, Deanna Dickey, Tulsa, OK; aunts and uncles, Mary and Jim Wilkins, Tulsa, OK, Bill and Becky Stoabs of Anchorage, AK; and cousin, Charles Wilkins, Tulsa, OK. She was the light of her family's life and those who knew her. Service Friday, April 1, 2005, 10 a.m. at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. 291-3500.
Peppito
PEPPITO -- Jerome "Jerry," was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1936, and was raised in Lynbrook, NY. He graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1954. He was an Eagle Scout in the BSA. He received his Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology from Long Island Agricultural and Technical Institute in 1956. He served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959. He then moved to Vero Beach, FL and worked for Pratt & Whitney and Piper Aircraft. He and Cathleen Charde, also of Lynbrook, were married in 1961. They had 3 wonderful daughters together. In 1967, he moved to Tulsa, OK, and was employed at North American Rockwell (now Boeing) where he worked as an Industrial Engineer for more than 26 years. He and Cathy then divorced in 1985. Jerry retired from Rockwell and also achieved his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1995. After he retired, he moved to Beaverton, OR to be with his fiancee, Jan M. Bergman where they shared a home. He was very active in Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he sang in the choir and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. He worked as a licensed tax consultant for H&R Block, and also received his Real Estate license. Jerry died on March 28, 2005, at the age of 68 after a brief illness. He
is survived by Jan Bergman of Beaverton, OR; his daughter, Ann, her husband, Robert and their children, Molly and Kelly of Norman, OK; his daughter, Mary and her husband, Sam of New York, NY; his daughter, Julie and her husband, Gideon of Brooklyn, NY; and his brothers, Joseph and Vincent. Service for Jerry was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass was on Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Beaverton Loaves and Fishes (Meals on Wheels), (503) 643-8352 or Portland Habitat for Humanity, (503) 287-9529.
Maxey
MAXEY -- Douglas Lee, died March 31, 2005. Born in Tulsa, January 18, 1961. A wonderful, caring and compassionate man who, as an organ donor, has given life to others today. Survived by: wife, Tina; daughter, Candace and fiance, Derek Overturf; grandson, Wyatt; mother, Sue; brothers, Brad of Celina, TX, Greg of Stevensville, MD, and Lance of Tulsa. A 1979 graduate of Edison High School, he attended NEO, where he polished his stagecraft skills. Doug was the third generation at Dun-Well Cleaners. He loved his work with IATSE Local #354 and volunteered this talent with several organizations. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 622-1155.
Born
Rites set for Born Inc.'s co-founder
Harold Jay Born, who led an international engineering firm and was a University of Tulsa distinguished alumnus, died Thursday. He was 87.
A service for Born will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Episcopal Church under the direction of Stanleys Funeral Service.
After graduating from the University of Tulsa with bachelor's degrees in prelaw and petroleum engineering, Born went on to earn a master's degree in engineering from TU and graduate from the Harvard University School of Law.
He later went to work for Phillips Petroleum Co.'s Process Development Department.
In 1946, Born joined his father, Sidney Born, a former TU petroleum research professor, to form Born Engineering, an international engineering firm that would build oil refineries and petrochemical plants worldwide. He later directed Born Heaters, which manufactured direct-fired heaters capable of burning a variety of fossil fuels.
The younger Born was responsible for pioneering the application of cast refractory walls in direct-fired heaters and was a co-author of two U.S. patents covering pyrolysis and catalytic tube heaters.
In 1973, the Borns founded Born Inc., which served as the parent company for the Born family's worldwide business endeavors.
Born later presided over TU's alumni organization, the Tulsa Club, the Southern Hills Country Club board and the Philbrook Museum of Arts board of trustees.
Born was also a director of the Republic Bank & Trust, a member of the Summit and Petroleum clubs, a senior warden of St. John's Episcopal Church and was honored as one of TU's distinguished alumni.
He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Halsey of New Canaan, Conn., and Kay Dericks of Tulsa; two sons, Sidney Born of Tulsa and Harold Born of New York City; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends are contributing to the Philbrook Museum of Art, the University of Tulsa and St. John's Episcopal Church.
Park
Rites set for rural electricity advocate Earl Wesley Park
SKIATOOK -- Earl Wesley Park, an advocate of rural electrification since the days when much of the state did not have electric service, died Tuesday. He was 93.
Services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church under the direction of Sien-Shelton Funeral Home.
Park was born Sept. 18, 1911, to Estella and Arthur Burgess Park and graduated from Sperry High School.
Having begun a farming and ranching career that would last more than 75 years, Park married Verlie Mae Moore in 1932. He was elected to the Collinsville Farmers Cooperative board of directors, serving from 1968 to 1976.
Park, who did not have electricity in his home until 1947, was the Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative District 6 board representative from 1972 until his death.
He was president of the Skiatook Museum board for four years and was the Skiatook Pioneer Day Man of the Year in 1991.
He is survived by two sons, Earl Park Jr. and Ben Park, both of Skiatook; three daughters, Stella Schwartz of Tulsa, Jane Reynolds of Tyler, Texas, and Sarah Vance of Salina; a brother, Bob Park of Sperry; a sister, Verona Patrick of Skiatook; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Webster
WEBSTER -- Charles Eugene, went to be with his Lord and ended his battle with cancer on March 30, 2005 in Tulsa, OK. Mr. Webster was born October 10, 1943, to Henry and Marie (Holliway) Webster in Bowman, MO. He graduated from Winola High School, Viola, IL in 1963. He was a 10 year Veteran of the United States Navy; completed 2 tours in Vietnam and 2 tours in the United States as a Military Policeman. He was honorably discharged, September, 1973. He continued his education and in 1976 he graduated from Yakima Valley College, Yakima, WA with an Associates Degree in Police Science. He was a Police Officer, First Class for the Selah Police Department, Selah, WA, from 1973 to 1979; the Chief Investigator for Mercer County Sheriff's Department, Aledo, IL. In 1981, he became the Police Chief for Locust Grove Police Department. Charles Webster met the love of his life, Wanda "Susie" McElyea and they were united in marriage September 2, 1982 in Eureka Springs, AR. Charles and his wife moved to Glenpool, coming from Dallas, TX, 5 years ago. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys football fan and a member of Hill Haven Church of God. Mr. Webster enjoyed watching and got great pleasure seeing his grandsons play for the Jenks Bronze Football Team.
Mr. Webster was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marie Webster and his brother, Bob Webster. He is survived by: his loving wife, Susie Webster; son, Bill Eddy, Jr. and his wife, Sunny of Bixby, OK; 2 brothers, Herb Webster and his wife, Beverly of Kansas City, MO, Jim Webster and his wife, Norma, Las Cruces, NM. Mr. Webster was the proud "Grandpa" of Matthew Dalton Eddy, Joshua Eddy and Alyssa Parker. We called him Chuck, Honey, Grandpa and Papa Chuck; Grandpa to Matt and Alyssa, and Papa Chuck to Josh. Regardless of what we called him, his 61 years passed too quickly. He ran the race courageously all the way to God's arms. God carried Chuck through so many battles, some he won and some he lost. His trust in Christ never wavered. We are strong because he showed us strength. We have love, because he loved us and we have courage, because he was brave and we will endure because his faith never faltered. We will miss your smile, your laughter, your generosity and your hugs. While we rest in the assurance that your commitment to Christ has taken you into His everlasting presence, we wonder at the fairness of it all and the "why" and "what ifs" and we reel under the crushing grief. May God give us the strength to persevere? We will cherish you always and you will remain in our hearts forever. The family wishes to thank Dr. Greg Rhon of Dallas, TX, who started this long journey with us; Dr. Ron Crow, extended family member, and Dr. Barclay Sappington, who had a loving and guiding hand. We also thank Dr. Steven Buck and the staff at Cancer Care. We thank all of our family for their prayers and support. We thank Bishop Henry Schneider of the Hill Haven Church of God and all of the members for their support and prayers. I also want to thank my personal friend, Janey Gill and her husband, Gary for all the meals and prayers and hugs. We give thanks to our extended family at Town Village, Tulsa, Director Wanda Inman and all of the staff and wonderful residents who prayed so many prayers for us and gave hugs and encouragement along the way. Chuck is now in Heaven encircled in God's love with the wind to his back and the sun shining on his face. He is smiling down on us as we think of his gracious wit, his infectious ability to always find the positive in all of life's moments and challenges. One's short time on earth is never enough, yet earthly years and Heavenly microseconds will allow us to be reunited with God's will. Thank you, Chuck, for the love and protection you gave every day. There is no way I can ever sufficiently express my undying love. All our love: Susie, Bill, Sunny, Matt, Josh, Alyssa, Arlene. Service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2005, at Hill Haven Church of God, Tulsa, OK, with Bishop Henry Schneider officiating. Flowers are appreciated but donations can be made to Osteopathic Founders Foundation, 744 W. 9th St., Ste. 295, Tulsa, OK 74127, (918) 599-5285. Arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care.
