Published: April 06, 2006 10:27 am         

Obituaries - April 6, 2006

Thurman Dwain McClure

Funeral services for Thurman Dwain McClure, age 75 of the Bridge Creek area, Oklahoma, were held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the Snow Hill Baptist Church of Tuttle.

Thurman Dwain McClure was born November 22, 1930 in Oklahoma City. He died Friday, March 31, 2006 at his home. He was the son of Roy and Pearl (Gibson) McClure.

Dwain graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City. He played basketball and baseball and was still an avid fan. He was basketball captain his senior year. For nearly 20 years, Dwain and Betty enjoyed square dancing. He was currently bowling in a mixed league and was a golfer. He was a New York Yankee Baseball fan.

Dwain lived in the Bridgecreek area for over 37 years. He worked as a dispatcher for Lee Way Motor Freight and worked with Hahn Freight Lines. After retirement, he also worked for several years as a school bus driver for Tuttle and Bridgecreek. He was a member of Snow Hill Baptist Church and was an active member of the church choir.

His wife Betty preceded him in death in 1996. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one son, Terry McClure in 2005.

Survivors include: Five children: Karen Heflin of Corpus Christi, Texas; Karla Craig and husband Foster of Tuttle; Tim McClure and wife Pam of Chickasha; Bob Phillips and wife Susan of Tuttle; Todd McClure and wife Carol of Oklahoma City; Three brothers: L.L. McClure, Donald McClure and Richard McClure; One sister: Carol Gathright; 13 Grandchildren: Stacie Scott, Rishana Hurtado, Brian Heflin, Timilie Hughes, Kristie Meek, Kyle McClure, Brad Craig, Leslie Miller, Micaela McClure, Emily McClure, Dale McClure, Ben Phillips and Natalie Phillips; 7 Great Grandchildren; and his best friend Lea Smiley.

Interment was in the Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.



Karen Louise Andrews

Graveside services for Karen Louise Andrews, 67, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle.

Karen Louise Andrews was born May 18, 1938 in Tuttle, Oklahoma the daughter of G.E. ‘Ott’ and Delma Louise (Cofer) Smith and died March 31, 2006 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Karen lived in the Tuttle and Newcastle areas all of her life. She was a graduate of the Newcastle High School. She and James L. Andrews were married August 3, 1956. She was a member of Shekinah Fellowship Church of Moore, Oklahoma.

Karen was preceded in death by: Father: Ott Smith

Survivors include: Husband: James L. Andrews; Two sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Lori Andrews, Chris and Ellen Andrews; Mother: Delma Louise Smith; Four Grandchildren: Sara Andrews, James Andrews, David Andrews, and Jacob Andrews.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.



William 'Bill' Brinker

Graveside service for William “Bill” Brinker, 65, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle.

William “Bill” Brinker was born June 4, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Henry F. and Eleanor M. (Meyer) Brinker and died March 28, 2006 at his home in Oklahoma City.

Bill attended Indiana University and UCLA. He worked most of his life as a personnel director. After his retirement in 2005, he worked as a receptionist and switchboard operator.

He was preceded in death by: Parents; one aunt: Adelle P. Meyer

Survivors include: Loving sister: Sharon M. Tytgat; Niece: Pennie L. McKinney; Nephew-in-law: Jerry D. McKinney; Grandniece: Tonya N. McKinney; Grandnephew: Dylan T. McKinney.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle, OK.



Lowell Vernon Doke

Funeral services for Lowell Vernon Doke, 93, of Pocasset, Oklahoma were held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Pocasset.

Lowell Vernon Doke was born March 21, 1913 in Cogar, Oklahoma the son of Willie Lowell and Mary Loubelle (Wilkerson) Doke and died March 28, 2006 at his home in Pocasset.

Lowell moved to Pocasset in 1916 and graduated from Pocasset High School in 1931. He then worked for the Rock Island Railroad for eight years. Later he attended Hills Business University for a year and a half.

He joined the Army and served as a General’s secretary. He became a commissioned officer and was assigned as commander of the 33rd Infantry Division. They were shipped to Maui, Hawaii where they manned observation posts.

It was in Maui he met his lovely wife, Ivy Leinani Marciel, fell in love and married.

Lowell was shipped to New Guinea where he was injured in the jungle and rescued by the New Guinea natives. His wife and daughter joined him later in Pocasset.

Lowell served as the Pocasset Postmaster for two years, then transferred to a rural route carrier and served his patrons for 25 years. After retiring he began bowling and helped out by working there. He was known at the bowling alley as “Papa Doke”.

After retiring again, he spent his time helping out in the garden, running around with his wife and enjoying his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lowell was an eighty-three year member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Pocasset. He contributed by helping with the building projects and serving as a deacon, treasurer and Sunday School teacher.

He was a charter member of the Lions Club in Pocasset and was a 32nd degree Mason.

He was preceded in death by: Father: W. L. Doke; Mother: Mary Loubelle Doke; Infant daughter: Mary Doke.

Survivors include: Wife: Ivy Leinani Doke of the home; one daughter: Betty Jean Jones of Tuttle; two sons and daughters-in-law: Vernon J. and Jeanne Doke of Minco, Robert Lowell and Debbie Doke of Amber; Grandchildren: Cody Ray and Connie Jones of Tuttle; Kandi and Chad Rogers of Tuttle; Kevin and Angie Doke of Yukon; Mindy Coulson of Edmond; Kesha and Darin Harryman of Budapest, Hungary; Keegan and Dedra Doke of Amber; Greatgrandchildren: Ashley and Jessi Campbell, Derick Potter, Cory Potter, Kyra Reed, Keaton Rogers, Kai Rogers all of Tuttle; Matthew Doke of Yukon; Presley Palmer of Edmond; Sydney Doke and Aubrey Doke of Amber.

Interment was in the Pocasset Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Pocasset.



Shannon Dale Streber

Funeral services for Shannon Dale Streber, 33, of Tuttle, Oklahoma were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church, Tuttle.

Shannon Dale Streber was born February 22, 1973 in Chickasha, Oklahoma the son of Michael Streber and Diane (Douglas) Streber and passed away March 28, 2006 at the OU Medical Center under the care of Dr. George Selby. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle, cousin and friend.

Shannon was a 1992 graduate of Tuttle High School. He had battled cancer for 18 years. He had a successful bone morrow transplant February of 2005. He was a farming supervisor for Braum’s Dairy for 12 years before retiring for his transplant.

He has now joined Grandpa Leonard Streber and Uncle Bob.

He is survived by: His wife of 13 years: Kathy (Kettler) Streber; one son: Gage Streber; one daughter: Taylor Streber all of the home; father: Mike Streber of Nicoma Park; Mother: Diane Douglas MacArthur of Yukon; one brother: Shane Streber of Tuttle; Grandparents: Maxine Streber of Tuttle; Dale and Clara DeHut of Oklahoma City; a host of wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; also our extended family at OU Medical Center, Presbyterian Tower, Cade Cancer Center, the Bone Morrow Unit and the Children’s Cancer Center. You all gave our family 18 years together as you worked together as a team. Thank you for you smiles, laughter and encouragement. You all went the extra mile.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home of Tuttle.