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     Myra Dorene Norris Myra Trahern, Dec 25, 1938 - Apr 19, 2024. Myra Dorene Trahern, born and educated in Eastern Oklahoma went home to be with her Lord on April 19th, with loved ones by her side in her home in Broken Arrow. Shortly after she and Wayne married, they moved to the Tulsa/Broken Arrow area where she began her banking career of 40 plus years. She loved to travel but she also loved home. She and Wayne enjoyed gardening and fishing together and they thoroughly enjoyed making memories with their daughter, Rhonda, and her family. Although distance made things difficult, it was her joy to be involved as her granddaughters grew up and now her great-granddaughters' lives as well. Myra was a person that could be described as a very capable leader but also did not mind doing things behind the scenes. Whatever task that she was performing, she wanted to please the Lord. This equipped her to love and serve people well in all walks of life. She served in several capacities before becoming VP at Liberty Bank, which is now Chase. During that time, she had the opportunity to join EWI, (Executive Women's International) and advanced to become not only the President of the Tulsa Chapter but also Internationally. She loved her church, (FBC, BA) and served in the women's ministry, ladies bible study, as well as several other areas. She loved her Sunday School class and was known to take food or visit those who needed some extra care. She will be terribly missed by many friends and family but we are thankful for the godly legacy she left; and we can rejoice knowing that she is completely whole and healed in heaven with Jesus her Savior. She is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Nellie Norris, and her siblings, Roger Norris, Billy Norris, Barbara Waring, and Dennis Norris.⁵ She was born on December 25, 1938 at Arkansas.^4,5 As of April 11, 1957,her married name was Trahern.² She married Douglas Wayne Trahern on April 11, 1957 at Bokoshe, Le Flore Co., Oklahoma.^3,5,2 Myra Dorene Norris died on April 19, 2024 at Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 85.⁵

     Barbara Jane Norris Barbara Jane (Norris) Waring was born January 18, 1937, in Mena, AR. She went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Edmond until she moved to Georgia in 2008 to be near her daughter. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Diane Shelton and son, Scott Waring; five grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; brothers; Billy Norris and Roger Norris; sister, Myra Trahern and her husband Joe Henderson.³ Her Social Security Number was 445-38-4701.⁹ She was buried at Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens, Bokoshe, Le Flore Co., Oklahoma.¹⁰ She was born on January 18, 1937 at Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas.^3,9 As of September 27, 1956,her married name was Waring.⁷ She married Roy Leslie Waring on September 27, 1956 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.⁷ Barbara Jane Norris died on July 1, 2013 at Georgia at age 76.^3,9

     Roy Leslie Waring was buried at Moore Cemetery, Moore, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 440-38-8344.³ He was born on July 13, 1936 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^2,3,4 He married Barbara Jane Norris, daughter of William Owen Norris and Nellie Blair Holland, on September 27, 1956 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.¹ Roy Leslie Waring died on October 16, 1986 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 50.^2,4 He WARING, Roy L., 50, Edmond resident, passed away Thursday at Mercy Hospital. He was born July 13, 1936 in OKC lo Dorothea and Laurence Waring. Roy was vice president of Calo Oil & Grease Company and was president of International Marketing & Manufacturing Institute. He was a member of National Lubrication Grease Institute, a member of Society of Automotive Engineers, member of American Society of Lubrication Engineers. Survived by his beloved wife, Barbara J. Waring of the home; a son, Scott C. Waring of OKC; daughter, Diane D. Shelton of Edmond OK; 2 brothers, Larry and Robert Waring, both of OKC. Burial at City Cemetery, Moore OK. on October 18, 1986.⁴

     Donald Roger Norris was buried at Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens, Bokoshe, Le Flore Co., Oklahoma.^3,4 He Donald Roger Norris, 85, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma was born July 6, 1934 in the Ink Community of Polk County, Arkansas, to William Owen Norris and Nellie Blair (Holland) Norris. He passed from this life into eternity with his Lord Jesus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on August 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Owen and Nellie, sister, Barbara Waring, brothers; Dennis Norris, and Billy Norris, and his nephew, Scott Waring. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Wanda Norris, son, Greg Norris of Bokoshe, sister and brother-in-law; Myra and Wayne Trahern of Broken Arrow, sister-in-law, Phyllis Norris of Kent, Washington, nieces Sandra, Gayle, Diane and Rhonda, several great nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Roger was a graduate of Bokoshe High School and Poteau Junior College. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959, including time in South Korea between July of 1957 until October of 1958. He was discharged from the Army Reserve in 1963. He worked for many years for the Evans Coal Company and later for Whirlpool Corporation, where he retired. He was an avid fan of the OU Sooner football team, and enjoyed following local sports on television, radio, and in several newspapers. He has been a member of Old Bokoshe Baptist Church since the age of twelve. Interment will be at Old Bokoshe Memorial Garden. Pallbearers will be; Charles Bailey, David Lyons, Charlie Restine, Kenneth Vincent, Christopher Waring, and Duane Whitecotton. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Phillip Arter, James Cox, Earl Smith, and Brother Jerry Turner.³ He was born on July 6, 1934 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.^3,4 He married Wanda Lee Unknown on February 28, 1964.^3,4 Donald Roger Norris died on August 24, 2019 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 85.^3,4

     Bertha Louise Brendemuhl was buried at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.³ She was born on April 20, 1892 at Illinois.^2,3 As of circa 1914,her married name was Jacobs.⁴ She married Benjamin Robert "Ben" Jacobs, son of Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs and Frances Louisa Duree, circa 1914.⁴ Bertha Louise Brendemuhl died on October 16, 1956 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 64.^2,3

     Robert V. Jacobs was buried at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.⁴ He was born on January 10, 1919 at Washington.^3,4 He died on July 24, 1965 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 46.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 252-32-7812.⁵ Dorothy May Jacobs was buried at Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., Texas.² She was born on June 15, 1923 at Manila, Philippines.^5,2 As of June 11, 1955,her married name was Byrne.² She married Charles Edmund Byrne Jr. on June 11, 1955 at Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.^2,4 Dorothy May Jacobs died on January 8, 2010 at Temple, Bell Co., Texas, at age 86.^5,2 She Services for Dorothy Jacobs Byrne, 86, of Temple will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dana Wilhelmsen officiating. Burial will follow in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple. Mrs. Byrne died Friday, Jan. 8, in a Temple hospital. She was born on June 15, 1923, to Lt. Ben R. and Bertha Jacobs in Manila, Philippines. She grew up in many places around the world and attended seven different high schools. She later graduated from Brenau College in Georgia in 1944. She worked in social work in South Dakota before moving to Germany. On June 11, 1955, she married Charles E. Byrne Jr. at Peace Lutheran Church in Arroyo Grande, Calif. They lived in the oilfields of West Texas. In 1976, they moved to Cairo, Egypt, where she managed the Ma’adi Messenger newspaper. She was an active substitute teacher. They retired to Temple in 1984. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Central Texas Area Museum in Salado. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons, Rob Byrne of Allen and Thomas Byrne of Texas; three daughters, Patti Crawford of Austin, Teri Bielefeldt of Grapevine and Jenni Byrne of Temple; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 2109 W. Ave. H, Temple, 76504; the Ronald McDonald House, 2415 S. 47th St., Temple, 76504; or the Salvation Army, 2604 W. Ave. M, Temple, 76504. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. on January 11, 2010.²

     Lillie M. Harris was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 553-01-9130.⁴ She was born on April 28, 1885 at Paris, Monroe Co., Missouri.^1,4,2 As of circa 1902,her married name was Jacobs.⁵ She married John Anderson Jacobs, son of Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs and Frances Louisa Duree, circa 1902.^5,1 Lillie M. Harris died on May 18, 1965 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 80.^2,1 She Mrs. Lillie N. Jacobs, 80, resident of Salinas for 33 years, died Tuesday in a local hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Paris, Mo., and had resided at 1476 Watsonville Rd. Her husband, John A. Jacobs, died in 1940. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Crawford and Mrs. Edma Matlock of Salinas; a granddaughter, Darlene Pitchford, also of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Steland, Brookfield, Mo., and Mrs. Della Boyd, Paris; a brother, Dee Harris, also of Paris, and a nephew, George Pallisier, Vallejo. Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. in Struve and Laportes Chapel. Interment will be in the family plot, Garden of Memories. on May 19, 1965.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 572-05-5170.⁶ Ruth Thelma Jacobs was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.⁷ Her married name was Crawford.³ She married Unknown Crawford.^3,4 Ruth Thelma Jacobs was born on September 19, 1904 at Paris, Monroe Co., Missouri.^5,6,7 She died on April 9, 1990 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 85.^5,6,7 She Ruth T. Crawford of Salinas died Monday at Salinas Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was 85. A native of Paris, Mo., Mrs. Crawford had lived in Salinas for 60 years. She was a homemaker as well as a retired shed worker. She was a member of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Workers Union Local No. 78 of Salinas. Mrs. Crawford is survived by one niece, Darlene Gates of Salinas; one grand-niece; one grand-nephew and one great-grand-niece. Friends may call the Healey Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. on April 11, 1990.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 553-01-7715.⁵ Her married name was Matlock.⁴ Her married name was Dutro.⁶ Edna Grace Jacobs married Kenneth Harman Dutro.⁶ Edna Grace Jacobs married Unknown Matlock.^4,2 Edna Grace Jacobs was born on August 5, 1906 at Broadlawn, Steele Co., North Dakota.^5,2,7 She died on March 2, 1988 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 81.^2,7 She Edna "Babe" Matlock of Salinas died Wednesday at the Salinas Care Center after six months of failing health. She was 81. Mrs. Matlock, who was a native of Broadlawn, N.D., had lived in Salinas 55 years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Matlock is survived by one daughter, Darlene Gates of Salinas; one sister, Ruth Crawford of Salinas; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends may call until 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Healey Mortuary. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the Garden of Memories. on March 3, 1988.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 479-10-6399.⁵ William Brink was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁴ He was born on August 13, 1897 at Orange City, Sioux Co., Iowa; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 12, 1897.^6,5,1 He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on August 6, 1924 at Sac City, Sac Co., Iowa.^2,3 William Brink died on February 8, 1974 at Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 76.^5,4 He GLENDALE - William Brink, 76, who retired as regional sales manager after 37 years with the Maytag Co. of Newton, Iowa, died Thursday in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Brink of 5828 W. Royal Palm Road moved to Arizona in 1963 from Grand Island, Neb., and lived in Glendale the past two years. He was a member of Maryvale Christian Church and a native of Orange City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. and two brothers and three sisters out of state. Burial will be in Resthaven Park. on February 9, 1974.⁴

     John David Leonard was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.⁴ He married Clara P. Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner.^5,6 John David Leonard was born on January 20, 1889 at O'Brien Co., Iowa; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1888.^2,3 He died on November 14, 1965 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 76.¹

     Wayne W. Leonard was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.^3,5 He Wayne W. Leonard was born on June 16, 1921 to John and Clara Leonard in Sioux City, Iowa. He passed away to be with the Lord November 21, 2013. Wayne moved to Yakima with his parents when he was two. After graduation from Yakima H.S., he joined the U. S. Army in 1942. He met LaVon “Bonnie” Shiell, who would become his loving wife for 55 years, while attending the U.S. Army Central Signal Corps Training Center at Camp Crowder, Missouri. After returning from WWII service in Europe the couple married on October 10, 1945 in Neodesha, Kansas. They made Yakima their home in 1945. He worked at various auto parts distributors including Dick Marson Pontiac and Yakima Valley Ford. Wayne was a caring, loving, and thankful man. A wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Family meant everything to him. He enjoyed family camping and fishing trips. He delighted in teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. Wayne and Bonnie attended countless sporting events involving family and were very involved with their grandchildren. They also enjoyed many years traveling in their motor home and boating at Rimrock Lake. Wayne cherished every moment he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they with him. Outside of family, Wayne treasured obtaining his pilot license. He was a life member of the American Legion Post # 36 and VFW Post # 379. He served numerous leadership positions including American Legion Post #36 Commander, State Chaplin, and was active with 40/8. This led Wayne and Bonnie to many conventions. Wayne was preceded in death by his loving parents and wife. He is survived by his daughter Marchia Engquist and husband Mike of Yakima; son Jerry Leonard and wife Tally of Portland, OR., five grandchildren, Robert Engquist of Yakima; Jason Morgan and wife Christine of Black Diamond, WA; Stachia McCrary of Sumner, WA; Jerry Leonard, Jr. and wife Suzie of Hillsboro, OR; Matthew Leonard of Portland, OR., and eight great-grand children, Mikayla Engquist and Creed McCrary IV; Ryan and Courtney Engquist; Luke and Chloe Leonard; Natalie and Ashlyn Morgan. A private family internment will be held in Tahoma Cemetery at a later date. Memorial remembrance may be made to American Legion Post #36 in Yakima, WA. Our family extends a heart felt thanks to Dad’s great neighbors and friends Don and Marlys Kerr; to Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care, especially Cece, Sue, Sam, Wanda, and Ruth; and to Beth of Memorial Home Care Hospice. We would also like to thank Dad’s physician Gabriel Lascar, MD All provided compassionate and loving care.⁵ He was born on June 16, 1921 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 He married LaVon Maxine "Bonnie" Shiell on October 10, 1945 at Neodesha, Wilson Co., Kansas.^7,5 Wayne W. Leonard died on November 21, 2013 at age 92.³

     Her Social Security Number was 482-38-8734.⁷ Gladys Mae/May Byoure was born on December 28, 1905 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.^7,2,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Charlson.⁸ She married Oscar J. Charlson circa 1925.^6,8 Gladys Mae/May Byoure died on May 25, 2001 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 95.⁷

     Wilbert Maxwell Johns was buried at Union Cemetery, Humboldt, Humboldt Co., Iowa.² He was born on December 25, 1910 at De Soto, Dallas Co., Iowa.^1,3 He died on June 12, 1927 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 16; His gravestone has a death year of 1928.^3,2

     Lillie Mae Hilligas was buried at Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 507-16-0047.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4,3 As of March 3, 1947,her married name was Johns.² She married Vernon Charles Johns, son of William Jeff Davis "Willie" Johns and Idella Constance Finney, on March 3, 1947 at Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., Kansas.^2,3 Lillie Mae Hilligas died on March 9, 2009 at Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska, at age 88.^2,4,3 She Lillie Mae Johns, age 88, of Stromsburg, passed away March 9, 2009 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Willis Pauls officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stromsburg Cemetery. Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola is in charge of arrangements. Lillie was born August 28, 1920 to Ervin E. and Leonie M (Misner) Hilligas at home in Hamilton County Nebraska. She attended school in Hordville and graduated from Hordville High School. On March 3, 1947 she was united in marriage to Vernon C. Johns in Phillipsburg, Kansas. To this union six children were born. The family lived in Wyoming and Lincoln before moving to Stromsburg. Lillie worked as manager for the Res-Q-Shoppe in Stromsburg for 30 years. She was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary #131 and the Eagles Club. Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Harvey) Sieck of Stromsburg, John (Carol) Johns of LaQuinta, California, Joe (Terrill) Johns of York, Julie (Andy) Young of Santa Rosa, California, Jennifer (Terry) Bloom of Columbus and Jeff (Beth) Johns of Dwight; 22 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Nelson of Grand Island and June Robinson of Fullerton and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Johns; parents Ervin and Leonie Hilligas; one infant daughter; sister Leala Hilligas; two brothers Glen and Lloyd; and two brothers-in-law Al Nelson and Ralph Robinson. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg. on March 11, 2009.³

     Glen Irving Furhman was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 1600 N. 15th Street, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.⁴ His Social Security Number was 709-03-0089.³ He was born on June 4, 1895 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on March 1, 1913 at Boone Township, Boone Co., Iowa.¹ Glen Irving Furhman died on December 19, 1974 at age 79.³

     Melvin Lavern "Charles" Furhman was born on June 4, 1914 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.²

     Karen Faye Looney was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 2, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 17, 1977,her married name was Pilkerton.² She married Joseph Leroy Pilkerton on December 17, 1977 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Karen Faye Looney and Joseph Leroy Pilkerton were divorced on October 14, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of November 7, 1981,her married name was Arnold.² Karen Faye Looney married Robert Winfred "Bobby" Arnold Jr. on November 7, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 17, 2003,her married name was Williams.² Karen Faye Looney married Donald Monroe "Don" Williams on May 17, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Karen Faye Looney died on April 24, 2006 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 46.^1,6 She Karen Faye Looney Williams, 46, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born August 2, 1959, the daughter of the late Rucker P. Looney and Elva Dudding Looney. She was preceded in death by a son, Jason Price Arnold. She was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School. Surviving are her husband, Don Williams of Blue Ridge; two sons, Todd Arnold and his wife, Michelle of Roanoke, Robbie Arnold and his wife, Nikki of Blue Ridge; daughter-in-law, Heather Dooley of Montvale; brothers, Mike Looney and wife, Laura of Montvale, Timmy Looney of Montvale, Jeff Looney of Blue Ridge; former husband, Bobby Arnold of Roanoke; stepchildren, Jonathan Williams and wife, Katie of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Corey Williams of Nashville, Tenn., Sandy Hall and husband, Harry of Nashville, Tenn; very special grandchildren, Jaycee "Princess" Arnold, Jason "Bolo" Arnold, Stephanie and her husband, Michael, Khia Hall, Tayler "Tater" Bohon-Holdren; special niece, Heather Looney; nephews, Jamie Looney, Joey Looney, Dustin Sledd; numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Glade Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on April 25, 2006.¹

     Jason Price Arnold was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Heather Unknown.¹ Jason Price Arnold was born on April 24, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on August 15, 2003 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 19.^2,4 He ARNOLD, Jason Price, 19, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, August 15, 2003. He was born April 24, 1984, and was a 2002 graduate of Liberty High School. He was an employee of M. L. Leonard and Sons. Surviving are his mother, Karen Williams and stepfather, Donald Williams of Blue Ridge; father, Robert Arnold, Jr. of Blue Ridge; special friend, Rhonda Hurley of Roanoke; two brothers, Todd Lee Arnold of Buchanan and Robert W. Arnold, III of Blue Ridge; paternal grandparents, Mildred and Robert Arnold of Blue Ridge; half sister, Dana Barber of Florida; stepbrothers, Corey Williams of Blue Ridge and Jonathan Williams of Florida; uncles, Jeff Looney of Blue Ridge, Timmy Looney of Montvale, Mike Looney of Montvale, Darrell Arnold of Roanoke and their wives; special friend, Kayla Hurley; many other special friends and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Glen Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on August 19, 2003.⁴