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Dorothy J. Maxwell
TAHLEQUAH -- A service of memories and music for Dorothy J. (Taylor) Maxwell, 86, of Tahlequah, will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 300 W. Delaware. The celebration of life and faith will be officiated by the Reverends Ginny Hathaway, John Price and Elizabeth Box Price. Participating in the service will be the FUMC Chancel Choir, Marjorie Malone, director; Ramona Frazier, organist; the Studebaker Quartet; Cheryl Kinion, soprano; Dr. Mary Studebaker, violin; Bennett Stucky, violin; Holly Stocks, piano accompanist; Will Stucky, vocals/guitar; Mike Allen, bagpipes; and Geri Henderson, PEO Sisterhood, Chapter F.D.
Dorothy Jeanette Taylor was born on Sept. 29, 1917, to Lottie Jane (Johnston) and John Newton Taylor in University Place, Neb., a town later annexed to the city of Lincoln, Neb. She passed from this life on March 4, 2004 in Tahlequah. Dorothy was a l935 graduate of Jackson High School in Lincoln, Neb., where she was elected May Queen her senior year. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and graduated from the Bryan School of Nursing in 1939.
Dorothy married Paul Jean Maxwell on March 1, 1940 in Sidney, Iowa; in 1943 he graduated from the Nebraska College of Medicine. They lived briefly in Rochester, Minn., where Dr. Maxwell interned at the Mayo Clinic, and later moved to Washington, D.C., when he was stationed at Walter Reed General Hospital during World War II. After the war, the Maxwells returned to Lincoln, Neb., where they raised their three children.
Dorothy was devoted to her family and extended her kindness and care to everyone. She was a beautiful lady known by her glowing and genuine smile. She treasured her friendships and enjoyed bridge, gardening, cooking, sewing and keeping a beautiful home, which became the focal place for family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Dorothy and her family were active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Following the sudden and devastating loss of her husband in 1970, Dorothy explored her keen interest in people and cultures by visiting many countries including Czechoslovakia, Russia, Korea, Indonesia, Holland, England, Scotland, and the Holy Lands. She was pleased to be included in numerous motor home vacations with her sister Margaret Gonce and husband, Walter.
Dorothy was thrilled at age 80 to join her other sister, Grace Bock, and Grace's daughter, Becky Bowman, and other die-hard University of Nebraska football fans for a Nebraska Tail-back cruise to Alaska. The trip ended at Husky Stadium with Big Red defeating the Huskies (1997). The extended Taylor family is a close-knit clan, proud of their Scottish roots, and they have celebrated biennial family reunions since 1985, providing additional opportunities for travel.
Dorothy was an avid reader and became well educated in the stock market. She took pleasure in supporting companies making new strides in medicine. She kept her nursing license current and was a private duty nurse providing individual home care. She kept close ties with her nursing class of '39, looking forward to alumni reunions, and was a loyal supporter of the Bryan LGH Foundation.
Dorothy cared for her mother, mother-in-law, and aunt throughout their elderly years until their deaths. She developed a companionship with Emmett Eckhard of Lincoln, Neb., with whom she enjoyed simple pleasures of fishing, card games, and rooting for the "Huskers." She returned from Arizona to Lincoln, Neb., to care for "Eck" in his dying weeks and extended her compassion to his family.
While she always considered herself a Lincoln girl, Dorothy lived a few years near her son, Dr. Kenneth Maxwell and his family in Omaha, Neb. She then moved to Sun City, Ariz., near her sister Margaret and husband Walter Gonce in 1998 to enjoy her golden years, but suffered several illnesses. Her daughter, Janet Stucky, brought her to Tahlequah to live at Heritage Place Retirement Residence in December, 2000. Dorothy was courageously and determinedly recovering from a stroke and benefited from participating in activities with Janet and her husband, Dr. Don Stucky and their sons, Bennett and Will.
While in Tahlequah, the First United Methodist Church became Dorothy's church home and she was active in worship and Bible study. Dorothy loved the beauty of the Tahlequah area and the sincerity of its people. She and Janet were initiated together into the PEO Sisterhood, Chapter F.D., and together they continued Dorothy's travels to be with extended family and lifelong friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul Maxwell Sr.; her parents, John and Lottie Jane Taylor; one sister, Ruth Rebecca Taylor (all of Lincoln, Neb.); and her brother, Dr. Donald N. Taylor Sr. of Alliance, Neb.
She is survived by her two sons and one daughter: Dr. Paul J. Maxwell Jr. and wife Jean of Alliance, Neb.; Dr. Kenneth J. Maxwell and wife Kiley of Omaha, Neb.; and Janet Stucky and husband Dr. Don Stucky, of Tahlequah; two sisters, Margaret Gonce and husband, Walter, of Sun City West, Ariz., and Grace Bock of Beatrice, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives, friends, and loved ones.
The Dorothy Jeanette Taylor Maxwell Memorial Scholarship has been established to benefit a student at the Bryan School of Nursing. Donations may be made to the Bryan LGH Foundation, 1600 S. 48th St., Lincoln, Neb., 68506.
Green Country Funeral Home, 203 S. Commercial Road, 458-5055.
Betty L Parrish
OKMULGEE - Betty L. Parrish, 78, a resident of Okmulgee, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 in Tulsa. Services are 10 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church in Okmulgee with Rev. George Christy and Rev. Guy Langston officiating. Interment
will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery under the direction of the Shurden-Kelly Funeral Home of Okmulgee.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Gene Walker, in 2002.
Survivors include husband, Lonny Ray Parrish of Okmulgee; five daughters, Lonnetta Pogue of Ringling, Okla., Becky Reed of Okmulgee, Nancy Greene and husband, Richard of Okmulgee, Marjorie Gregory and husband, Larry of Carlsbad, N.M., and Jennifer Copeland and husband, Steven of Oologah, Okla.; one sister, Hazel Bonat of Henryetta; one brother, Dale Walker of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Charles ray Pogue, Michele Lewis, Anthony Eversole, Jr., Alicia Eversole, Misty Van Winkle, Ami Greene, Natalie Long, Dallas Greene, Larry W. Gregory, Kristin Azzinaro, Alana Coats, Jessica Flagel, Jade Copeland and Josh Copeland; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Charles Pogue, Anthony Eversole, Jr., Larry Wayne Gregory, Dallas Greene, Josh Copeland and Billy Van Winkle. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Greene, Steve Copeland, Larry L. Gregory, Christopher Long, Weston Flagel and Rick Lewis.
Shurden-Kelly Funeral Home, Okmulgee, 918-756-3300.
Margaret Marie Thompson Harvey
PEGGS -- Services for Margaret Marie Thompson Harvey, 68, of Peggs, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at Peggs Community Church, with Rev. Maxie Thompson and Rev. Rick LaBounty officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reed Culver Funeral Home.
Casketbearers will be Steven Hooper, Adam Hooper, Jeremy Dodd, JefferyDodd, Bradley Wells and Joseph VanBuskirk. Honorary casketbearers will be Jacob Parsley, Reil VanBuskirk, Darrell Wyrick, Gilbert Beaver and Brandon Beaver.
Margaret was born Sept. 13, 1935, to Louie and Ellen (Collins) Thompson in Teresita. She passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and savior on March 27, 2004. She grew up in Teresita and attended Teresita and Oaks schools. Margaret met the love of her life, Charlie Harvey, and they married Sept. 8, 1951, in Peggs. After raising her children, she pursued a career in the health field. She worked as a private duty nurse at the Tulsa Jewish Center and various hospitals, retiring from Claremore Indian Hospital. Margaret was also a licensed real estate agent.
She was of the Baptist faith and serving God was a very important part of her life. She was a longtime children's Sunday school teacher. She loved children; this was evident in her teaching by sitting on the floor in the midst of the children. Margaret liked to travel, making numerous trips to Arizona.
Her husband, Charlie; her parents; two brothers; Roy Thompson and Warren Thompson, and a sister, Billie Wyrick, precede her in death.
Margaret is survived by her son, Bruce of the home; three daughters, Janet Harvey of Tahlequah, Sandra Maggard and her husband Lonnie of Chelsea, and Jennifer Wells and her husband Gary of Tahlequah; two brothers, Walter Thompson and his wife Hilda of Inola, and Jimmie Thompson and his wife Joanne of Twin Hills; one sister, Juanita VanBuskirk and her husband, Joe of Peggs; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and other loved ones.
Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 117 W. Delaware, 456-2551.
Lena B. Tinnin
TAHLEQUAH -- Services for Lena B. Tinnin, 90, of Tahlequah, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Reed Culver Chapel, with Rev. Delbert Comstock officiating. Burial will follow in Boudinot Cemetery under the direction of Reed Culver Funeral Home.
Casketbearers will be Joseph Sparks, Doyle Tinnin, Anthony Tinnin, Larry Marshall, Bryan Womack and Keith Tinnin. Honorary casketbearers will be Sean Abbott, Brandon Womack, Daniel Marshall, Timothy Walker, Anthony Walker, Brently Rose, Bobby Abbott and Junior Abbott.
Lena was born Dec. 18, 1913, to Presley and Lottie (Nallie) Tucker, in Harrison, Ark. She passed away at her home Saturday, March 27, 2004.
Her parents; her husband, Alan Tinnin; three brothers, Albert, Dean and Buster; two sisters, Electie Tucker and Clara Spears; a daughter, Laura Geneva Walker; a son, Robert Tinnin; two granddaughters, Lena Tinnin and Shawna Tinnin; and two great grandsons, Jimmy Sparks and Jake Marshall precede her in death.
Lena is survived by four sons, Roy, Kenneth, Carl and Cecil; a sister, Ellen Garnett; two brothers, Dewey Tucker and Jim Tucker; 25 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 40 great, great-grandchildren, all of Tahlequah. She had adopted three of her grandchildren, Jody Marshall of Moody, and Karen Diver and Doyle Tinnin both of Welling.
Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 117 W. Delaware, 456-2551.
Colin Cornell Clark Jr.
GORE -- Services for Colin Cornell "Tiger" Clark Jr., 33, of Aberdeen, S.D., formerly of Gore, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium in Gore, with Rev. James Rice and Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Gum Springs Cemetery north of Gore. Duwayne Honahni will speak on behalf of his co-workers. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2004.
Pallbearers are Gary Cunningham, Buddy Shapp, Bryant Reeves, Mac Martin, Jeff Carter and Kenneth May.
Colin C. "Tiger" Clark was born May 20, 1970, in Tahlequah, the son of Colin Cornell Clark Sr. and Marie Segura Clark, and he passed away Monday, March 22, 2004, in Alma, Mich. He married Susan Crumb on March 23, 1996, in Gum Springs. He was a graduate of Gore High School and Connors State College in Warner. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith, and was a special agent for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. An honor guard will be provided by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Honors Team.
Clark is survived by his wife Susan, his daughter Marissa, and his son Hagen, all of Tahlequah; his parents, Colin and Marie Clark of Gore; one brother, Buck Clark and wife Mary of Gore; one sister, Agnes McGee and husband Michael of Broken Arrow; mother- and father-in-law, Robert and Melissa Royal of Lexington; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, including a special Aunt Crikett and Uncle Joe Strain of Tulsa; and other relatives and friends.
Agent Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Sallisaw, Okla., 74955.
Ethel Marie Koehn Goossen
TAHLEQUAH -- Services for Ethel Marie Koehn Goossen will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 25, 2004, at the Go Ye Village Chapel. Interment will follow in the Tahlequah City Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.
Ethel Marie Koehn Goossen was born April 9, 1924, and passed into the presence of her savior on March 23, 2004. Born to Adolph and Edna Becker Koehn in Fairview, Ethel was the second of four children.
It was during her freshman year at the Oklahoma Bible Academy in Meno, that Ethel realized her need of a savior and placed her faith and trust in Jesus Christ. On Jan. 31, 1943, she dedicated her life to Christian service, to do whatever God wanted her to do. It was during this time that she met and became engaged to Walter D. Goossen of Hillsboro, Kan. They were married on Aug. 15, 1943.
Ethel and Walter were charter students and the first married couple at the Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Neb. Ethel served faithfully as a pastor/missionary wife as she and her husband served in Hopiland in Arizona, and then in churches in Gotebo, Muskogee and Stillwater; and Kiowa and Augusta, Kan. Ethel was active in child evangelism fellowship, teaching boys and girls in Good News Clubs the message of salvation. She also taught others how to teach children. She taught in Sunday schools, Vacation Bible School, Children's Church, and AWANA programs whenever the opportunity arose. Her love for children was evident in everything she did. Even in her most recent years, she has been faithful to minister for her savior through working at Christ for Me Ministries in Tahlequah, OK, grading Bible correspondence courses.
Her greatest desire in life was that people around her know that God loves them so much that he sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross, giving his precious blood as an atonement for their sins, so that whoever believes and receives him will be saved from the punishment for their sins.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Walter D. Goossen, on March 8, 1999; one brother, Alva Koehn; one sister, Ruby Jane Koehn; and one son-in-law, John Williams.
She is survived by her sister, Elsie Koehn Rankin of Broken Arrow; five children and their spouses, Gloria and Don Hansen of Pawnee; Mildred and Mel Leistico of Spokane, Wash.; Phyllis Williams of Arlington, Texas; Dean and Treon Goossen of Florissant, Colo.; and Ron and Freida Goossen of Tahlequah; 13 grandchildren, Sean and Rebecca Leistico, Donetta and Terry Miner, Jeff and Amy Hansen, Jerry and Cynthia Hansen, Eric and Fawnda Shaw, Petra and Jareb Nott, Dean Goossen Jr., Jesse Goossen, Giselle Goossen, Charissa Goossen, Ian Goossen, Sophia Goossen, and J.J. and Angel Chambers;16 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins; and many friends and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ethel Goossen Memorial Fund at Christ For Me Inc., P.O. Box 1694, Tahlequah, Okla., 74465; or to the Diamond Valley Community Church Building Fund, c/o Jocille Hoffman, 3016 N. Rose, Stillwater, Okla., 74075.
Green Country Funeral Home, 203 S. Commercial Road, 458-5055.
