Daisey Sanders - Tulsa World 2/21/97
SANDERS-- Daisey E., 87, passed away December 18, 1997. Survived by: husband, Frank of the home; 2 sons, Bert of Tulsa, Robert of Lawton; daughter, Sharlene Herndon of Springdale, AR; brothers, Curtis Reynolds and Q.L. Reynolds, both of Missouri; numerous grand and great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Service Monday, December 12, 1997, 10 a.m., Baptist Retirement Home Chapel, Owasso, OK. Moore's, 272-3200.
 

Emil Sandy - Owasso Reporter Jan. 7, 1999
Emil Sandy, 70, of Owasso, passed away Jan. 2, 1999. He was born March 29, 1919 to Joseph and Carmen DeZayas Sandy in Jacksonville, Fla.
He is survived by his wife Ruth of the home; two daughters, Helen Hall of Arizona and Francis Santiago of Nevada; step-daughter Virginia Henrich of Tucson, Ariz.
Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery Jan. 4 directed by Moore Funeral Home.
 
 
Debbie Seymour - Tulsa World 10/17/98
SEYMOUR-- Debbie Marlene , 40, of Tulsa, passed away Tuesday. Worked for Homeland for 16 years as a Cashier. Survived by: sister, Sharon Dunaway of Tulsa; twin brother, Darrell Seymour of Tulsa and brothers, Sgt. Major Gerald Seymour of North Carolina, Curtis Seymour of Ofallon, MO, Leo Seymour of North Carolina; half sister, Beverly Yeager of Tulsa; special nieces and nephews, Cammy, Jerry Jr., Randy Jr., Jeff, Tina, Courtney, Marshall, Kasey, Todd, Patty, Jessica, Hope Ann, Matthew, Jennifer and Deanna; best friend, Carol Cox; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by: mother, Ruby, May 30, 1998; father, Leo in 1988. Service 1 p.m., Saturday, Moore's Eastlawn Chapel. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Owasso, OK. 622-1155

Carolyn Shahan - Owasso Reporter Jan. 7, 1999
Carolyn L. Shahan, longtime Owasso resident, died Jan. 3, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 78. She was born Aug. 6, 1920 in Berryville, Ark., to Thomas and Sedalia Poyner Morris.
She was reared and educated in Berryville and was graduated from Berryville High School. IN 1942 she was married to Nolan Wayne Morris
She spent most of her working life as a homemaker. She had been a member of the First United Methodist Church in Owasso. She enjoyed a variety of pastimes including playing bridge and traveling. She was also an excellent cook.
Loving family members included two sisters, Virginia Jane Wilson and Marjorie Alice Hanna, both of Berryville, Ark.; brother-in-law, Calvin Shahan of Tulsa; sister-in-law, Nadine Ivie of Berryville; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Carol Shahan in 1959; her husband in 1990; and her son, Wayne Morris Shahan in 1885.
Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at Mowery Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Bill Diekelman.
Graveside services were held later that day at the Berryville, Ark., Cemetery. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso.
 

J. Dale Sheffield - Owasso Reporter Sept. 3, 1998
J. Dale Sheffield of Owasso, died Aug. 26, 1998 at the age of 71. Dale was born on Sept. 26, 1926 in Lawn, Texas, to Herbert and Edna (Nunley) Sheffield
He was married to the former Patricia Owens on Dec. 28, 1947 in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Oklahoma State University.
Dale was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country with the United States Army. He spent his working years as an engineer for 34 years with McDonnel-Douglas. He was a member of Bethal Baptist Church, Owasso.
Loving family members include his wife Pat of the home; sons and daughters-in-laws, Scott and Barbara Sheffield of Tulsa, and Stan and Martha Sheffield of Tulsa seven grandchildren; mother-in-law, Ione Owens of the home.
Funeral services were held Aug, 28, 1998 at Bethal Baptist Church in Owasso. Officiating the service was Rev. Jim Wheeler with Lewis Burton assisting.
Serving as escorts were Ted Vancuren, Lee Sanders, Mac Borgna, Jim Archer, Carlton James, Jarod Sheffield and Jason Sheffield. Honorary escort were Harold Pate, Lloyd McCullough, Charles Sears and M.C. Rollins.
Interment and committal services followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville. Services and arrangements were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso.
 
 
Shirely Shepard - Tulsa World 8/26/97
SHEPHARD-- Shirley Louise, 62, of Owasso, died August 23, 1997. Born December 3, 1934 at Cleveland, OK to Sherman and Lucy Storm. Graduate of Cleveland High School. Spent most of working life as a Bookkeeper. Member Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, Tulsa. Survivors include: 5 daughters, Rozena Waldron, Collinsville, Sharon Aley, Patricia Shephard, Christina Shephard and Phyllis Shephard, all of Owasso; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers, David Storm, Camden, ME, Leslie Storm, Sand Springs and Paul Storm, Tulsa; 4 sisters, Ruth Groden, Tulsa, Sally Arnold, Drumright, Patricia Martin, Drumright and Gail Storm, Tulsa. Service 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 1997, Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, Tulsa. Interment Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, Owasso. Mowery Funeral Service, Owasso. 272-6244.

Carolyn Sherwood - Owasso Reporter Dec. 4, 1998
Carolyn A. Sherwood met her Lord and Savior Nov. 27, 1998 after a tragic one-car accident. She was born March 10, 1952 in Wentzville, Missouri, to Benjamin and Dorothy Aicher.
She married her longtime high school sweetheart, Richard Sherwood, on Aug. 29, 1964 in Wellsville, N.Y. They made their home in Tulsa in 1965 before moving to Owasso in 1978.
Carolyn was a devout Christian and devout Lutheran. She and her husband were involved in numerous organizations at Faith Lutheran Church in Owasso where they were charter members. She was also involved with Lutheran Brotherhood. She had been employed by Warren Clinic in Owasso.
Carolyn never met a person with whom she could not get along. Her distinct and special laugh as well as her gift of giving will be greatly missed by her family, friends and co-workers.
Loving family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kerri Sherwood of Highland Village, Texas, and Paul and Karen Sherwood of Tulsa; two sisters, Helen Krell of Davis, Calif., and Dorothy Aicher of Titusville, N.J.; cousin, Ruth Reimschessel of Baltimore, Md.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Richard.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Faith Lutheran Church in Owasso. Serving as officiating minister will be Pastor Bill Diekelman. Committal services and interment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
In Lieu of lowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made in the name of Carolyn A. Sherwood to Faith Lutheran Church, 9222 N. Garnett Rd. Owasso 74055

 
Cecil Shetter - Tulsa World 8/5/99
SHETTERS-- Cecil Cever, 85, of Owasso, died Monday, August 2, 1999. Born January 5, 1914 at Hogen, OK to John and Olivia Shetters. Survivors include 3 daughters, Marie and Ernie Bratton, Tulsa, Shirley and Roy Bowman, Owasso, Linda Bennett, Tulsa; 2 sons, Ray and Patricia Shetters, Oologah, Bill and Kathy Shetters, Tulsa; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: his wife, Lura; son, Cecil; daughter, Jane Scoggin; brother, Melvin; and sister, Loraine Shetters. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 1999 at Mowery Chapel, Owasso with Rev. Jerry Popenhagen officiating. Burial at Osage Gardens, Skiatook. Mowery Funeral Service, Owasso, (918) 272-6244.
Cecil Shetters - Owasso Reporter Aug. 12, 1999
Cecil Cever Sheeters of Owasso passed away Aug. 2, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 85. He was born Jan. 5, 1914 in Hogen, Oklahoma, to John and Olivia Mae (Gibbons) Shetters.
He married Lura Riley on Nov. 23, 1938 in Vinita. He worked as a laborer in the Tulsa street department.
He was a member of the Victory Christian Center in Tulsa. He made his home in Owasso in February of 1998. Cecil had a variety of pastimes which included walking, reading and studying his Bible.
His surviving family members include his daughers and sons-in-law, Marie and Ernie Bratton of Tulsa, Shirely and Roy Bowman of Owasso, and Linda Bennett of Tulsa; sons and daughers-in-law, Ray and Patricia Shetters of Oologah and Bill and Kathy Shetters of Tulsa, 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Cecil was preceded in death by a son, Cecil Shetters, in July of 1986; a daugher, Jane Scoggin in November of 1996; a brother, Melvin Shetters; and a sister, Loraine Shtters.
Funeral Services were held Aug. 5 at Mowery Chapel in Owasso. Officiating the service was Rev. Jerry Popenhagen. Escorts were Ray Shetters, Jason Bowman, Nathan Buckley, Ernie Bratton, Roy Bowman and Steve Lindsey.
Services were under the direction of Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso.

George Lee Shouse - Tulsa World April 19, 1998
SHOUSE-- George Lee, 75, a resident of Owasso since 1971, entered into rest on April 16, 1998. He was born April 25, 1922 in Muskogee, OK to Scott D. and Ethel Shouse. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 30 years including tours to Guadalcanal with the First Marine Division in WWII and Korea where upon he was injured and received a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alila Jean Shouse and is survived by: Gary and Diane Shouse of Santa Anna, CA, Robert and Anna Shouse of Owasso, Dennis and Melissa Shouse of Pulaski, TN, Sheila and Buddy Kyle of Owasso and Thomas and Michelle Shouse of Memphis, TN; also 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on April 21, 1998 at 10 a.m. at Saint Henry's Catholic Church in Owasso. Interment Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Funeral Home.
 

Mary Sigler - Tulsa World 12/16/97
SIGLER-- Mary Ellen, of Owasso, was born on February 8, 1935 in New Lisbon, WI. She was one
of nine children and was a long time resident of Tulsa. She graduated in 1953 from Holy Family. Mary
had been happily married to Ralph A. Sigler, Sr. for 44 years. They were married on July 11, 1953
and they had 3 sons. Mary loved reading, sewing, boating, making friends and she was especially
attentive to her family. Mary was preceded in death by: her parents, James and Erma Apker; 2
brothers, Jim and Bob Apker; sister, Agnes Gracey. Mary is survived by: husband, Ralph; sons and
daughters-in-law, Ralph A. Sigler, Jr. and Mitzi, Randy J. Sigler and Janet, Robert S. Sigler;
grandchildren, Leslie, Rachelle, Melissa, Nichole and Robert; great-grandchild, Megan; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Joe and Betty Apker, Rex and Virginia Apker, Tom Apker, Donnie and Wanda Apker.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home. 252-2518.

Merl Sisemore
SISEMORE-- Merl H., 75, of Tulsa, died Tuesday, October 28, 1997. Born January 10, 1922, Bartlesville, OK to Andy and Ida Sisemore. World War II Veteran serving with U.S. Army Air Corps. Married at Chanute, KS, 1947 to the former Betty Jo Tyrone. Employed as Electrician and member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #584. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid golfer. Survivors: sons, Rick Sisemore and wife, Cindy, Glenn Sisemore and wife, Evelyn, Don Sisemore; grandchildren, Jon, Stephen, Summer and Ryan Sisemore, all of Owasso; nephews, Don Thomison, Orlando, FL, Bill Thomison, Austin, TX. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Jo Sisemore in 1983. Service 10 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 1997, Mowery Chapel, Owasso. Interment Owasso Fairview Cemetery. Mowery Funeral Service, (918) 272-6244

 
Rachel Marie Skaggs - Tulsa World Feb 9, 1999
SKAGGS-- Rachel Marie (Mema),84, passed away Saturday, February 6. She was born December 5, 1914 to Benjamin and Maude Staton. She worked at Douglas Aircraft, Frougs and Vandevers. She was a member of the Rebeccas and Lakeview Southern Baptist Church. Rachel was preceded in death by: her parents; 5 sisters; 1 brother and husband, Clarence E. (Pop) Skaggs. She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Deannie and Bill Brownlee of Skiatook; also 5 granddaughters, Susan Schnaubert of Hobbs, NM, Cathy Barrett of Owasso, Billie Allen and Elizabeth Brownlee of Skiatook and Teri Jennings of Tulsa; 14 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Service 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in the Lakeview Southern Baptist Church, Skiatook, OK. Interment in the Osage Gardens Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Peters Funeral Home, 396-1111.

Doris Smemoe - Owasso Reporter Jan 21, 1999
Doris May Smemoe, resident of Owasso since 1995, died Jan. 14, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 21, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Willard and Hannah Atkinson Neeley.
She was married to Lorenz Richard Smemoe on Nov. 7, 1942 in Reno, Nevada. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Mrs. Smemoe had attended LDS business college after high school. She had been a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed a variety of pastimes including traveling, church, her family and their history.
Loving family members include her son and daughter-in-law Martin and Carol Smemoe of Owasso, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, one sister, Gloria Soderberg of Salt Lake City, one brother, Edward Neeley of Salt Lake City.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann Cochran.
Funeral services were held Jan. 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints in Owasso. Officiating the service were Bishop Robert Ahlborn and President Kenneth Lower. Serving as escorts were Christopher Smemoe, Richard Smemoe, Loren Smemoe, Lance Smemoe, Martin Smemoe, and Lance Chilson.
Committal services and interment followed at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso.

Heather Smith Tulsa World 8/31/99
SMITH HEATHER ANN- age 28, of Owasso, passed away August 28, 1999. Graduate of Owasso
High School. Survived by: husband, Stacy of the home; daughter, Julia Supernaw; son, Bailey Smith,
both of the home; parents, Ronald and Karen Ketter of Owasso; 1 brother, David James Ketter of
Owasso; grandparents, James F. and Ellen C. Evans of Bartlesville, Andrew E. and Clorise Ketter of
Owasso. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to Make a Wish Foundation. Service 11 a.m.,
Tuesday, August 31, 1999, St. Henry's Catholic Church in Owasso. Interment Fairview Cemetery.
Moore Funeral Home, 272-3200.
 
 
 
Ross Smithers Owasso Reporter Sept. 20, 1999
Ross Smithers, rural resident of Owasso, died Sept 22, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 82. He was born April 2, 1917 in White Oak, Oklahoma to Deming and Opal Smithers.
He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country with the United States Air Force. He married the former Maxine Gorey on Aug. 18, 1940 in Turley.
He spent most of his working life as a machinist with Rockwell International. He had been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Owasso.
Loving family members include his wife Maxine of the home, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Chris Tiger serving as officiating minister.
Serving as escorts were Jim Barnes, Jim Grayson, David Best and Him Willis. Honorary escorts were Harold "Hap" Hart and Kenneth Lavendusky.
Committal services and interment followed at Fairview Cemetery in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso

Myrna Sprigg - TULSA WORLD Jun 23, 1999
SPRIGG-- Myrna H.,58, passed away June 20, 1999. Survived by: husband, Gary of the home; 2 sons, Douglas, Scott and wife, Donna Roberts, all of Georgia; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Tim Graeff of Owasso, OK, Stepheny and Jeff McCutchen of Texas; 7 grandchildren; brother, Kensel Harris; 2 sisters, Wanda Elliot, Gloria Meek, all of Florida. Friends are contributing to Myrna Sprigg Memorial Fund, RCB Bank, Attention: April, 11633 E. 86th St. N., Owasso, OK 74055. Graveside service Wednesday, June 23, 1999, 2 p.m., Green Acres Cemetery. Moore's Owasso Chapel. 272-3200

 
Sandra Starr - Owasso Reporter Feb. 11, 1999
Sandra Rae Starr, former resident of Owasso, died Jan. 23, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 49. She was born April 26, 1949 in Claremore to Ray and Henrietta Downey.
She was reared and educated in Owasso and graduated with the Owasso High School Class of 1967. She had taught elementary grades one and three from 1971 to 1993.
Her education continued at UCAT where she earned her BA in psychology in 1992 and also had worked on her master's at Northeastern State University. In may of 1997 she graduated from Victory Bible Institute. Along with teaching she had spent some of her working like as an x-ray technician.
Loving family members include one brother, Johnnie Downey of Owasso; two sisters, Joyce Nelson of Wagoner and Leona Bays of Tulsa; her mother Henrietta Downey of Owasso; three nephews, Gary Anderson, Dean Downey and Kenneth Bays; one niece Tammy Wesley.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Wayne Downey and her father, William Ray Downey.
Funeral services were held Jan. 26 at the Owasso Assembly of God with pastor Arvie Knight serving as officiating minister. Serving as escorts were Dean Downey, Kenneth Bay, James Welsey and Danny Nelson. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery in Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.

Louise Steiger - Owasso Reporter  June 10, 1999
Louise Chappell Steiger, 86, of Owasso, went home to be with the Lord June 1, 1999, closing out a pioneering career in library sciences. She was born Dec. 1, 1912 in Muskogee to Walter and Harriet Chappell.
She was graduated with the Muskogee Class of 1931 and graduated from Muskogee Junior College in 1932, after taking library courses and serving in the library.  She continued her education attending Oklahoma Baptist University.
She was married to John Steiger July 4, 1935 in Muskogee.  She was assigned to work for the Tulsa City/County Library on Jan. 18, 1934.  The Silver Anniversary History lists her as one of 33 staff members. During this time she drover the bookmobile to hospitals and served in the library of First Baptist Church, Tulsa.
A leadership directory of 1987 lists her as having 61 years of volunteer service including her service in the adult library media center and in the church' s children's library.  She served many years in the library of First Baptist Church in Bartlesville since moving to the Baptist Retirement Center in Owasso she had worked in the village library up to a week before her death.
Loving family members include her husband of over 63 years, John C., of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Bill Jones of Dallas, Texas, Janet and Dr. Don Addison of Lorena, Texas, and Judy and Bill Howard o  Oklahoma City; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David and Dr. Natalie Steiger of Burlington, N.C.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held June 4 at the Baptist Retirement Center Chapel in Owasso.   Officiating minister was Dr. Roger Ferguson.   Escorts were;  Les Reed, Bill Free, Jack Kelley, Bill Jones, Bill Howard, Don Addison and Bill Terry.
Committal services and interment followed at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Oklahoma Baptist University's Steiger Scholarship Fund, 500 W. University, Shawnee, Ok 74801.  Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Services of Owasso.

Louise Steiger - Tulsa World  June 3, 1999
STEIGER-- Louise Chappell, 86, of Owasso, went home to be with the Lord, June 1, 1999, closing out a pioneering career in Library Sciences . She was born December 1, 1912 at Muskogee, OK to Walter and Harriet Chappell. She graduated with the Muskogee High School Class of 1931. She graduated from Muskogee Junior College in 1932 after taking library courses and serving in the library. She continued her education attending Oklahoma Baptist University. She was married July 4, 1935 at Muskogee to John Steiger. She was assigned to work for the Tulsa City County Library on January 17, 1934. The Silver Anniversary History lists her as one of 33 staff members. During this time she drove the bookmobile to hospitals and served in the library of First Baptist Church, Tulsa. A Leadership Directory of 1987 lists her as having 61 years of volunteer service including her service in the Adult Library Media Center and in the church's children's library. She served many years in the  library of First Baptist Church in Bartlesville. Since moving to the Baptist Retirement Center in Owasso, she had worked in the village library up to a week before her death. Loving family members include her husband of over 63 years, John C. of the home; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Bill Jones of Dallas, TX, Janet and Dr. Don Addison of Lorena, TX, Judy and Bill Howard of Oklahoma City; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David and Dr. Natalie Steiger of Burlington, NC; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, June 4, 1999 at the Baptist Retirement Center Chapel in Owasso. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., also at the chapel. Officiating minister will be Dr. Roger Ferguson. Casketbearers will be Les Reed, Bill Free, Jack Kelley, Bill Jones, Bill Howard, Don Addison and Bill Terry. Interment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Oklahoma Baptist University's Steiger Scholarship Fund, 500 West University, Shawnee, OK 74801. Mowery Funeral Service, Owasso.

 
 
Jack Sullivan Owasso Reporter Oct. 7, 1999
Jack Sullivan, longtime Owasso resident, died Sept. 28, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 71. He was born June 30, 1928 in Labette County, Kansas to Paul and Stella Phillips Sullivan.
He was educated at Altamont, Kan., and graduated with the Altamont Class of 1947. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country with the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He married the former Sarah Hanigan June 29, 1951 in Bentonville, Ark. They moved to Owasso in 1967 and have made their home here since that time.
Jack spent most of his working life as a machinist and tool maker with T.K. International until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes including boating and fishing and more recently bird watching and building bird houses.
Mr. Sullivan was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Loving family members include his wife Sarah of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Matt Davis of Claremore; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Kelly Sullivan of Tulsa, Mark and Kathy Sullivan of Collinsville, and Scott and Beth Sullivan of Owasso; 10 grandchildren; two sister, Frances Ruttgen of Joplin, Mo., and Janet King of Oswego, Kan.; one brother, Richard Sullivan of Lowell, Ark.
Graveside services were held Sept. 30 at Green Acres Memorial Gardens north of Owasso. Serving as officiating minister was Rev. Lynn Wood, associate minister at Rejoice Free Will Baptist Church in Owasso.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.