Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A community volunteer who made others feel welcome
“She was able to really see another person’s aloneness, and then try to make them feel welcome.”
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A doting father who made everyone laugh
“He was supposed to have more years with us.”
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A war veteran who loved trucks, hunting and his daughter
‘He loved us deeply, in his way.’
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A family man who served his country and community
“People would gravitate toward him.”
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A grandmother who built warplanes, treated prisoners of war and served as mayor
“She was a Rosie the Riveter. You don’t see a lot of African American women as Rosie the Riveter, at least when you’re looking at the television.”
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A husband with a varied life who loved to travel and serve others
“COVID destroyed a beautiful life.”
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A fierce mama bear
“You do not mess with her kids or grandkids at all. You just don’t do it.”
Oklahomans We’ve Lost: A gifted guitar player who never met a stranger
“Just a good guy who would help anyone.”
