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January 23, 1930 – January 20, 2020 DALLAS, TEXAS Mary Ellen Young died peacefully in Dallas, TX on Monday, January 20th, just three days shy of her 90th birthday.  Mary Ellen Bricker Young was born January 23, 1930, in Iraan, Texas.  She spent her childhood in Bridgeport, Illinois and adolescence in rural Arkansas.  She graduated from Lockesburg High School and received her bachelor’s degree from College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas.  Following graduation, Mary Ellen...

Betty “Irene” Cooper passed peacefully on January 19, 2020 in her home of more than 55 years. She was born July 9, 1926 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Dan Fioroni and Clementine Fioroni (Lorenzo). Irene married the love of her life, Harvey Cooper, on September 14, 1947. They were blessed with 68 years of marriage prior to Harvey’s passing in 2016. Irene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church although her declining health prevented her from attending as often as she desired in the...

Trina Esquivias, age 92, was born in Elgin, Texas to Alfred E. Doonkeen and Felipe Doonkeen. She was the 4th of 9 kids. She grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Capitol Hill Jr. High. Trina later met her to be husband, Frank P. Esquivias, while he was home from WWII at the Farmers Market skating rink. They married in Oklahoma City and were blessed with 68 years of a wonderful marriage, loving and raising their 5 children, Frank Jr., Steve, Diane, Gloria, and Esther. Trina enjoyed cooking...

The family of Dail Bates is sad to announce the passing of their hero, Thursday, January 16, 2020, in Oklahoma City at Legends Memory Center at Rivendell. He had several health issues over the past several months. Dail was born August 12, 1928 at Anderson Creek near Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Nix, on August 14, 1953, soon after he returned from service in Korea. Dail graduated from Buffalo Valley High School in 1949. He attended Eastern Oklahoma...

Joe passed away January 13, 2020 in Moore, Ok. At the age of 69 years. Joe was born July 24, 1950 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to William Jerrel Bonner and Vera McKinley Bonner. Joe graduated from high school in Pauls Valley and went on to serve in the army after being drafted in 1970. He worked over 20 years in banking before retiring from the state. Joe enjoyed music and could play the mandolin and guitar. He always had such a fun spirit , a happy smile and big heart. The highlights of his...

Lena Pearl Vervinck died early on January 15, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma after living a full life. She was born in Marlow, Oklahoma on October 13, 1924 to Oscar and Fannie Tompkins. She had 12 siblings. Lena met her husband Harold Vervinck in Chickasha. They were married on May 3, 1943. They had five beautiful children together and were married for more than 67 years. Besides spending time with their family and grandchildren, Lena and Harold were keen on traveling, especially loving Alaska and...

Harold L. Mulhausen passed away on January 13th, 2020. Harold was born on the 4th of December 1930, to Elmer and Ruth Mulhausen in Oklahoma City. Harold spent most of his life in Oklahoma City. Harold married Betty Jo. Baker, his high school sweetheart, and was married for 66 years before her passing in 2015. Harold graduated from Capitol Hill High School in January 1950. He was in the Marine Corps. Reserve while in high school and in July 1950 his unit was activated and he served in Korea...

Wanda Marie King, 95, passed away January 11, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. Wanda was born October 25, 1924 in Peoria, OK to William and Nora (Smith) Baker. She worked and retired from S&H Green Stamps and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of Brookwood Baptist Church where she enjoyed her much loved Sunday school friends and pastor. Wanda enjoyed many activities such as golf, sewing, and traveling. She was married to her true love, Jack Edward King, for 70 years prior to...

Marjorie Elaine Stevens entered the gates of Heaven January 7, 2020 in Bethany, Oklahoma at the age of 94. She was born December 26, 1925 in Minden Nebraska. Marjorie grew up in Minden. After graduation and during WW II she was a “Rosey Riveter”. She worked in an ammunition depot in Hastings, NB. After her first child was born she moved to Oklahoma in order to be close to family.  She worked in accounting for several years and retired from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in...

Skoshi Thedford Farr, 72 of Oklahoma City, OK, and Grants Pass, OR, was born 11/28/1947 in Tokyo, Japan to Ronald Cecil “Ted” Thedford of Orlando, OK, and Lillian Loeffler Thedford of St. Louis, MO. She left this life on 1/6/2020 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She spent most of her life serving others through the United Methodist Church and furthering research into natural and alternative health medicines and remedies begun by her late husband, Dr. Charlie Farr. She is...