A 14 n n Sunday, March 30, 2014 OUR LIVES LET US HELP YOU Sign the guest book attached to each obituary, watch online memorials created by family members and search the obituary archive. www.tulsaworld.com/ourlives >>> 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Honor your veteran with a symbol of their military service, the American lag. 9467998 0330 FeldmannA0330.jpg;FeldmannE0330.jpg Moore's Southlawn 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. OBITUARIES Howard Uhlemann Feldmann 9467953 0330 Allen0330.jpg none Bettie Jean Holbert Allen | 1/4/1924 - 3/21/2014 Howard U. Feldmann born in Arkansas City, Kansas, January 4, 1924, from parents, Howard Frederick Feldmann and Agnes Coulter Keers. Family moved to Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE; and Minneapolis, MN. Graduated from the University of Minnesota as an Aeronautical Engineer. Joined the Naval ROTC at UM and served in the Navy as Combat Information Center and Fighter Direction Oicer and later assigned to Naval Intelligence. He then earned an MBA at Harvard and was employed by American Airlines 41 years in engineering and management positions. Member of the Episcopal Church and choir member, vestry man and Senior Warden at St. Lukes Church; later a member of St. John’s Church and Church of the Holy Spirit Anglican. Howard enjoyed various sports, especially sailing and racing at Windycrest Sailing Club. Survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor Evans Feldmann; sons, James Howard (and wife, Leslie Sacha), William Coulter (and wife, Janet Van Dusen); and daughter, Mary Page. Predeceased by his wonderful sister, Phyllis Kirkpatrick Lutz and his son, Daniel Evans Feldmann. Howard is blessed with seven grandchildren, Benjamin Howard, Greg Smith, James Ryan, Matthew Aaronk, Sarah Page, Lauren Evans, and Erik William; and two wonderful great-grandchildren, Adrian Lucas and Juniper Star. In lieu of lowers, donations to the Church of the Holy Spirit stain glass window fund in memory of Howard Feldmann are much appreciated (CHS; 12121 E. 41st St.; Tulsa, OK 74146). Services were held Saturday, March 29, 2014. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com 9466248 0330 LovellC0330.jpg Moore's Southlawn Kelly L. Flindt | Kelly L. Flindt, 54, of Owasso went to her heavenly home on March 27, 2014. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on July 9, 1959 to Jim and Merle Lawrence. Kelly graduated from East Central High School and received a Bachelor’s of Science from Oklahoma State University. Matt Flindt, her high school sweetheart, shared 32 wonderful years of marriage with her. She worked for Occidental Petroleum as an Engineering Assistant before finding her second love—teaching science. Haskell Middle School in Broken Arrow was her home for 17 years and awarded her Teacher of the Year. She also taught at the Owasso Seventh Grade Center where she went on to be named the Owasso Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year in 2011. She served God faithfully at Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa and Central Baptist Church in Owasso. Her favorite ministries were with the youth where she taught Sunday School, went to summer camp, and remained a committed servant until her death. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Kelly fought valiantly while testifying to God’s provision throughout her battle. She is survived by her husband, Matt Flindt of Owasso; children, Amber and AJ McMath of Owasso and Cory and Aundrea Flindt of Claremore; grandson, Hudson Flindt; sister, Kim Raptou of Sedona, AZ; stepfather, Wayne Hail of Tulsa; and many beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Merle Hail. A celebration of her life will be held at Central Baptist Church in Owasso on April 1st at 4:00pm. Arrangements are being handled by Central Baptist Church. Raymond Kenneth Staford | Raymond Kenneth Staford, 88, of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 7, 1925 in Wichita, KS to George Elwyn Staford and Arra Cleo Adams, the sixth of seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, four brothers and one grandson. Raymond attended Thayer High School in Thayer, KS, and after graduation in 1943 joined the United States Navy, serving as a Yeoman Second Class on the USS Rutland in the South Paciic during World War II. On May 14, 1949 he married Jane Fogleman in Thayer, KS. Raymond and Jane moved to Tulsa, OK where he attended the University of Tulsa and graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. He was a member of the Sword and Key and Phi Gamma Kappa Honor Fraternities. After graduating and starting his career as a CPA, he worked for Coopers & Lybrand accounting irm in Tulsa, OK. He was accepted to the University of Tulsa School of Law in 1955 and received his law degree in 1958. He was a member of the Oklahoma Bar and an Attorney and Counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States. Raymond accepted a position with Hess Oil Company in 1960 and moved the family from Oklahoma to Mississippi. A year later he accepted a position with Hess in the New Jersey corporate oices. He later worked in New York City when the corporate oices moved there. After thirty years with the company he retired in 1990 as Senior Vice President of Finance. For the next 10 years he continued to work as the Hess representative on the Marine Preservation Association Board, a collaboration between major oil companies to establish emergency clean up facilities in the major shipping 9467610 0330 none Moore's Southlawn Bettie Jean Holbert Allen, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, has gone home at the age of 87 to be with her beloved husband of 61 years, Donald Patrick Allen. After a graceful and dignified fight against colorectal cancer, Bettie passed away peacefully at her home in Keller, TX, where she lived for one year after moving from Tulsa to be closer to her daughter and granddaughter. Although she may have lost her battle against the disease, Bettie showed inimitable strength, love, and faith as she approached her final day. Bettie and Don met in 1946 at Froug’s Department store in downtown Tulsa soon after the war, and they married just 6 months later. She worked briefly in the credit department, while he was an accountant who rose to the presidency of the company. Bettie supported Don’s career by being a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker for 61 years of what was the most lov- ing and inspiring marriage. They shared a firm belief in Christ’s love, death on the cross, and resurrection, and instilled this in their children and grandchildren. They attended First Baptist Church of Tulsa for more than 50 years and adored their Sunday school “partners-in-crime”. Bettie is survived by her daughter, Lisa D. Baker; her granddaughter, Lindsey N. Baker of Keller, TX; her son, Don P. Allen, Jr. and his wife, Kim, and their children, Shawn, Bethany, and Richard, and their grandchildren, Christian, Gage, Aston, and Shawn, Jr. of Tulsa, OK. Graveside service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you schedule a colon screening to prevent another loved one from falling prey to colon cancer, or that a donation be made in her name to the First Baptist Church of Tulsa. Wendall "Wen" C. Lovell, D.C. | 9470621 0330 Flindt0330.jpg none 9468980 0330 Stafford0330.jpg Penwell-Gable | ports of the continental United States. Raymond and Jane lived in New Jersey until 2008 when they moved to Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS where he was actively involved with Lakeview’s Channel 4 and served on the Lakeview Village Foundation Board. Raymond became a charter member of the Lakeview Skydiving Club in 2012, when he made his inaugural jump at age 87. He was also a 66 year member of the Thayer Masonic Lodge #149. Throughout his life, both personally and professionally, Raymond was known and admired by everyone for his humility, honesty and integrity. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Jane; their four children, Terre Frank of Del Mar, CA, Patricia Oakley (Clyde) of Centennial, CO, Susan Smith (Kelly) of Overland Park, KS, Brad Staford (Cindy) of Houston, TX; sister, Vera Harms of Chanute KS; sister-in-law, Inie Rue Staford; grandchildren, Aaron Oakley, Max Frank, Dylan Oakley (Christine), Rachel Smith Brudnicki (Keith), Gretchen Frank Zajac (Justyn), Tyler Smith, Colin Oakley, Katelyn, Sarah and Allison Staford; and eight nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends for a visitation at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be later that day at the Morehead Cemetery in Morehead, KS. In lieu of lowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114 or Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com. Eva "Ruthie" Welch | Eva “Ruthie” Welch, 81, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Eva was born February 22, 1933, in Chickasha, OK, and was the daughter of William David Oval and Beatrice (Smith) Barnett. Eva was a loving mother to her daughter, Sharon. She was a wonderful partner to her career military husband while living in Germany and throughout the U.S. Eva began her work career with SW Bell Telephone Co. in Oklahoma City and later worked as an Executive Secretary in Washington, D.C. Eva is survived by her sister, Peggy Haire; her brother, Bill Barnett and wife, Pat; son-in-law, David Messer; grandson, Ian Messer; granddaughter, Kevyn Messer; great-granddaughter, Liv Messer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Eva loved the Lord and was member of First Baptist Church, Broken Arrow, OK. Services will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OK. Moore’s Southlawn Chapel, 918-663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com Wendall “Wen” C. Lovell, D.C., age 83, went to be with his Lord on March 25, 2014 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on September 27, 1930 to Thelma Winkle and Louis Lovell in Tulsa Oklahoma. Wendall graduated from Central Hiqh School, attended Tulsa University, and graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri. He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a chiropractor in Tulsa for 44 years. Wen always felt blessed to be able to have a career he truly loved. Wendall is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pauline; daughter, Robin Williams 9466321 0330 none Moore's Southlawn and husband, Steve, of Tulsa; also son, Steve Lovell and wife, Linda of Tulsa and granddaughter, Amanda Hoel, of Camden, Maine. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; and brothers, Darrell and Russell. Sincere thanks to Dr. Joe Reese and hospice nurse, Linda Gordon for their loving care. Viewing will be held on April 3rd at Moore’s Southlawn. A memorial service will be held at Moore’s Southlawn, 1:00 PM, Friday, April 4, 2014. Burial will be at Memorial Park Mausoleum. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com Ruth Virginia Meck | Ruth Virginia Meck of Tulsa passed away on March 25, 2014 at 90. She was born on March 2, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the Reverend Harold V. and Anna L. Bush Hartsough. She graduated from Pasadena High School and Occidental College in California with a degree in Music Education. She taught music in Coalinga, California where she met and later married Arthur G. Meck. They were married for 58 years. In addition to raising her 4 children, Ruth sang in her church choirs and served as volunteer Director Tulsa Southside Meals on Wheels for over 35 years. She was a long time member of Kirk of the Hills, Tulsa Angel Club and SAI music fraternity, and also enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linda Podbielski and husband, Ben from Murfreesboro, Tennessee; son, Stan Meck and wife, Louise from Littleton, Colorado; daughterin-law, Ann Hartman from Austin, Texas; son, Brian Meck and wife, Susan from Prairieville, Louisiana; and sister, Mary Lou from n n n San Pedro, California. She’s also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by Arthur G. Meck; her son, Kenneth A. Meck; her parents; brother, Harold Hartsough; sisters, Ethyl Hall and Beverly Moulton. Ruth was a very caring person who always wore a friendly smile while serving others. Her strong faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was the foundation for her caring heart. The family is especially grateful to the staf of Montereau Health Center and St. Francis Hospice where she received loving care. In lieu of lowers, the family welcomes donations to Tulsa Southside Meals on Wheels, 12620 E 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74146. The celebration of life memorial service will be held at Kirk of the Hills, Tulsa at 2 pm, Monday, March 31. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com DEATH NOTICES TULSA Bregnard, Adrian L. Jr., 71, American Casting Co. sales manager, died Thursday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church of Tulsa. Moore’s Rosewood. Dean, Robert E. “Bob,” 86, retired Dean’s RV Super Store co-founder, died Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, and service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Red Fork Church of God. Gibson, Robert W., 59, petroleum engineer, died Friday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Hardman, John Lacey Sr., 80, died Saturday. Services pending. Keith D. Biglow. Horne, Jerelyn, 81, homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, and service 2 p.m. Monday, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Broken Arrow. Jones, John Robert, 84, retired American Airlines inspector, died Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday and service 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, both at Moore’s Southlawn Funeral Home. Kennedy, Alice N., 96, homemaker, died Saturday. Services pending. Ninde Brookside. Kueneman, Randy P., 67, retired restaurant manager, died Saturday. Services pending. Moore’s Eastlawn. Lambrecht, Kenneth, 81, maintenance electrician, died March 23. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, and funeral Mass 11 a.m. Friday, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Looney, Billy C. “Bill,” 85, retired postal service worker, died Friday. Visitation 1-6 p.m. Sunday, and service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at MobleyDodson Funeral Service, Sand Springs. Maybin, Amiah Lee, infant daughter of Kerri Landers and Markel Maybin, died March 22. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Monday, Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, and graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Morris, Tommie D., 70, died Saturday. Services pending. Kennedy-Midtown. Presley, Patricia Anna, 100, formerly of Tulsa, died March 5. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Cemetery Chapel. Andrews Mortuary, Wilmington, N.C. Ray, Earnest Jr., 67, residential painter, died Friday. Services pending. Butler-Stumpf. Roblin, Nina L., 95, nurse, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Schunk, Andrew, 51, property manager, died Thursday. Services pending. Cremation Society. n n n Shadday, Shirley, 63, airline ticket agent, died Thursday. Service 1 p.m. Monday, South Tulsa Baptist Church. Moore’s Southlawn. Sherrill, Dudley Gene, 87, formerly of Tulsa, died Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Biggers, Fort Worth. Steinberg, Linda, 71, nurse, died Saturday. Services pending. Cremation Society. Stewart, Charlotte, 74, writer, died Saturday. Services pending. Cremation Society. Thompson, Joe Don Jr., 21, laborer, died Thursday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. Wilson, John Edward, 65, meter technician, died Saturday in Casper, Wyo. Services pending. Butler-Stumpf. STATE/AREA Funeral home, church and cemetery locations are in the city under which the death notice is listed unless otherwise noted. Bartlesville — Zachary Chase Austin, 34, oil ield worker, died Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Private family services. Add’Vantage, Tulsa. — Denzil E. Robinson Jr., 68, died Friday. Services pending. Stumpf. SEE DEATH NOTICES A15
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