David Anthony Brooks, 46, of Yukon, OK passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, OK.
David was born October 17, 1965, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, a son of Paula DeLozier and Harold “Bud” Brooks. David enjoyed working in manufacturing. He enjoyed writing about political and social issues. In 2008, David relocated to Falls Church, Virginia, to be close to April, his future wife. In 2009, they moved back to Oklahoma to be close to family. He loved spending time with his wife and sons. David had a great sense of humor and was loved by many people and will always be in our hearts.
He is survived by his loving wife April DePauk Brooks and two sons, Josh Brooks of Mustang, OK, and Dustin Brooks of Newalla, OK; his mother, Paula DeLozier of Waukoumis, OK; his father and stepmother, Harold "Bud" and Patricia Brooks of Oklahoma City; brother, Michael and Jessica Brooks of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Rebecca and David Lane of Oklahoma City, and Aimee and Kris Russell of Oklahoma City; several nieces and nephews; father-in-law, Phillip and Nancy DePauk of Staunton, Virginia; mother-in-law, Nyla Creed DePauk of Yukon; brother-in-law, Eric DePauk of San Diego, California; sister-in-law, Heather and Justin Rogers of Waynesboro, Virginia; and brother-in-law, Adam Schneider.  
David was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Jarvis.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of David to INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Foundation - INTEGRIS Heart Hospital. 3030 N.W. Expressway, Suite 1600, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. http://integrisok.com/Donations/?HospitalID=1 
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m., preceding the service. Casual attire is appropriate.

Don Smith was the first son born to Graham and Helen Smith, on July 20, 1943.  He was called home by our Lord on January 28, 2012 at the age of 68, following a courageous five and a half year fight against lymphoma.
Don grew up in Yukon and never lost his love and respect for his parents, teachers, friends and church who helped him to grow, learn and have fun.
During his pursuit of college degrees, he began a family life with marriage to Judy McClure and daughter Christine.  While Judy taught school, Don also worked at Western Electric and AT&T.  Their family grew to include Stephanie, Shawn and Shane.  The lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Jersey and Colorado, but unfortunately, after many years, this marriage ended.
Tragically, Judy died in a car accident in 1989.  She had taught most recently at Yukon High School.  Don was remarried to Dianna, and their children began the difficult adjustment in Alabama.  Don and Dianna worked for Bell South until retirement.  They then started a successful international management consulting business.
Don loved boating, fishing, travel, beaches, Alabama and Oklahoma football, socializing with friends, car races, cookouts, reading, learning and his church families.  But most of all, he loved his family with all his heart, doing everything he could to assure their survival and happiness.  The family held onto love, faith, hope, prayer, positive goals, and gratitude.
God led the way, and unexpected times of joy were the rains that brought forth meaning beyond measure, and everlasting love, and these continue.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Charles Edward Smith; aunt, Hazel Smith McGranahan; uncle, Carl Elam; and aunt Josephine Elam.
Don's love and example are now the legacy he leaves to his wife, Dianna; children, Christine and husband Michael and grandchildren Victoria and Michelle and Matthew, Stephanie and granddaughter Katie, Shawn, Shane, Lori and husband Jamie and grandchildren Jackson and Hudson and Cason, Laci and grandchildren, Avery and Abby; brother, Dennis Smith of Yukon; and the Bonita Stewart family.
Special love, gratitude, and well wishes go out to Don's friends he has not forgotten.
May we all know the love, comfort, and daily blessings of Almighty God as we walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Following services in Alabama, services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Don requested donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org).

John (Jack) Francis O'Brien, 64, of Yukon, OK, passed away Monday, January 30th, 2012, at the VA Medical Center, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Jack was born in Boston, MA, on May 9, 1947, a son of the late Helen G.(Johnson) and John F. O'Brien.

Raised in Boston, Jack joined the United States Air Force in 1965, and upon completion of his training was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS.   After a tour in Vietnam he was honorably discharged in 1968 with the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service.  After his military duty he worked as an aircraft mechanic for Gulfstream until his retirement.  He was a member of the American Legion.

Jack married Sharon (Miller) in November, 1970, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Enid, OK. 

He always remained loyal to his favorite sports teams.  The Bruins and Red Sox were his favorites, but the Celtics and Patriots stood at the top of his list in their respective sport.  He enjoyed the success each team had and was looking forward to many more championships.   

Jack is survived by his wife Sharon of the home in Yukon; son, Michael O'Brien of Fort Worth, TX;  daughter, Diane Floyd and husband Jayson of Yukon; grandchildren, Hannah and Jameson Floyd of Yukon; brother, James O'Brien and wife Sandy of Weymouth, MA; sister, Marilyn McCarthy of Quincy, MA; mother-in-law, Betty Miller of Enid, OK; special friends, Johnny and Rita Flynn and Bob & Kathryn Aebi, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, Ronald O'Brien.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John Catholic School Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 850249, Yukon, OK  73085.

Wake services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the Yanda & Son Chapel, Yukon,  with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Yukon, OK.  Interment will follow at the Yukon Cemetery.

Sim Hadley “Buzz” Parrish, Jr., 72, was born May 18, 1939 in Richland, MO the son of Simmie Hadley and Etta Mae (Reed) Parrish.  He passed away January 27, 2012 in Oklahoma City.

Buzz was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and an Aircraft Mechanic at Tinker Air Force Base.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of the home; mother, Etta Mae Brewer of Yukon; sons, Timothy George Parrish and wife, Shelly of Oklahoma City and Guy Michael Parrish and wife Keleta of Muskogee; daughter, Tonya Mae Jordan and husband Jeffery of Oklahoma City; sister, Patricia Challis of Yukon; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the Yanda & Son Chapel.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery.

Margie June Moser was born July 20, 1938, to Flora Lorine Mitchell and John Walter Moser in Valliant, OK.  After a lengthy illness, she died at home in Yukon on January 26, 2012. As the eldest daughter of 9 children, Margie helped raise her younger brothers and sisters. At the age of 16, Margie met JD Stahlman, and they were married on October 1, 1955. This 56 year marriage of love and devotion produced 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Margie was a homemaker and raised her children until she began working at Plaza Dry Cleaners in Bartlesville in 1978. Margie also sold Avon and babysat. She worked at DiMaggio's Dry Cleaners in Edmond and Gene's Dry Cleaners in Yukon.

She was a member of the Watonga Chapter 83 of the Order of the Eastern Stars. An avid, lifelong reader, she was active in promoting the public libraries wherever she lived. She volunteered as a Certified Children's Vision Screener for Prevent Blindness Oklahoma. She was an avid bowler and scorer for the bowling tournaments. Margie was a supporter of school activities who volunteered to drive Head Start students on field trips. She was a member of the Ponca City Booster Club. Before her illness, Margie had donated an estimated 15 gallons of blood. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, attending Bluegrass festivals, traveling to historic places, flea markets, and yard sales. She would go anywhere, anytime to watch her children or grandchildren participate in an activity. You name it, she was there. Be it football, basketball, band concerts, school plays, karate tournaments or track meets, Margie was there, cheering them on. She would drag JD four hours in the pouring rain to eat a cold hamburger to watch a game of tiddlywinks or hopscotch if one of her grandchildren was involved.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Flora Moser and two brothers Jack and Joe Moser.
 
She is survived by husband, JD Stahlman, of the home, children Debra Kreger of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Garry Stahlman and wife Betsy of Richardson, Texas; Melonie Zincke and husband Mike of Claremore, Oklahoma; foster daughter Brenda Jacoby of Allen, Texas; and LuAnn O'Hair and husband Nelse of Laverne, Oklahoma, grandchildren David Kreger and wife Amanda, John Kreger, Steele (Little Boy) Waldrop, Renee Stahlman, JoAnna Stahlman, Jacque Stahlman, Biljana Stankovic, Kristin Stahlman, Amber Zincke, Kacie O'Hair, Noah O'Hair and Melody Seebeck, great-granddaughter Kaitlynn Kreger;  brother Odell Moser; sisters Verdia Bray, Vada Volcy, Vida Winters, Margaret Gray, and Jeannie Scott, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and a mulitude of friends. A fabulous wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margie will be remembered as a smart, funny, kind woman who was always good for a hug. 
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the Yanda & Son Chapel.  Interment will follow at Niles Cemetery near Hinton.

Lonney James Brown, Sr., 72, was born in rural Logan County on November 24, 1939 to Elmer Russell and Lucy May Brown.  He graduated from Coyle High School in 1958.  He was drafted into the US Army in 1962.  He met and soon married Alice Faye Kirk of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1963 Lonney and Alice began their family, having a total of 4 children.  In 1963 he was stationed at the army base in Homestead, Florida.  In 1964, Lonney left military service and returned to Coyle, Oklahoma.  In 1968, Lonney and family moved to Oklahoma City and went to work for Fred Jones Ford.  He attended night school at a local Vo-Tech, and once he completed the program, he went to work for General Electric. Lonney stayed with GE through many different mergers including Honeywell, Control Data and Seagate.
 In 1978, the family moved to Yukon, where he witnessed all four children graduate from Yukon High School and subsequently college.  He saw nine grandchildren born. In 1998, Lonney retired from Seagate.  In 2000 he went to work for Yukon Public Schools at Central Elementary School.  He worked at Central for 10 years and retired in June 2011.  He was loved by all the students he worked with, and loved them in return. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. Lonney also enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors and doing anything with his grandchildren.  He will be missed by all who came in contact with him.
Lonney is survived his wife of 49 years, Alice, of the home, daughter Cindy and son-in-law Hal Wiedemann, of Yukon, son Lonney James Jr. and daughter-in-law Melissa of Owasso, daughter, Penny and son-in-law Clyde Moore of Edmond, and daughter Sherry and son-in-law Joseph Standerfer of Norman, as well as grandchildren: Kristin and Kimberly Wiedemann, Ashley, Zachary, Katelynn, and Caleb Moore, Luke Standerfer, and Benjamin and Bonnie Brown.
He is also survived by his mother Lucy Brown, of Coyle: sister, Marilee Randall, of Sapulpa, sister, Betty Phillips, of Coyle, brother Elemer Brown Jr., of Perkins, and brother Elvin Brown, of Coyle. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Town & Country Christian Church in Yukon.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery.

James Joseph Seikel was born in McLoud, OK to John Sylvester Seikel and Anna B. McNamara, the youngest of eight children, and passed away on January 21, 2012 at his home, peacefully with family. Jim attended Oklahoma A&M and Benedictine College (Atchison, KS); where he met the love of his life, Bernadette Haegelin. He served his country in WWII in the Pacific theater as a member of the U.S. Navy, from which he was honorably discharged. He married Bernadette on December 31, 1945 in Atchison, KS. Jim loved the city of Yukon and the people thereof. His friends stretched far from the city and he often spoke fondly of them. Moving to Yukon in 1954 where he opened Seikel’s Redbud grocery. In 1966 he began a career in insurance and investments, an industry he served until his death. Jim was a life-long Catholic who lived his faith daily. Jim and Bernadette received the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (for the Church and the Pontiff). He was devoted to his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, wife Bernadette and daughter Sara. He is survived by Mary Ann & John Kasmeier, Chris & C Seikel, Susan & Alan Line, Marty & Terri Seikel, Teresa & Mike Bookout, Cathy & Robert Wedman, Jamie & Tom Kilpatrick, Jim Seikel, sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, and a Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 on Wednesday, January 25 – both at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church – with interment immediately following at Yukon Cemetery under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home. Friends may leave condolences at yandafuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. John Nepomuk Schools, 600 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Yukon, OK 73099.

Gladys Alma Rambo, 65, was born January 7, 1947 in Greenwood, SC, daughter of K.W. and Pearl (Rhoden) Rambo.  She passed away January 17, 2012 in Oklahoma City.   

Alma graduated from Watts Hospital School of Nursing, Durham, NC in 1968 and worked there in the ER until moving to Okla. City in 1971. She worked in the Coronary Care Unit at Baptist Medical Center while going back to school.   In 1982, she earned BS degree in nursing. She then continued graduate school at University of Okla. and earned Master of Science with a nursing major in 1986 and PhD in Adult Education in 1997.  Alma began teaching nursing at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK in 1987.  She retired as Associate Professor of Nursing on May 1, 2007.

Alma was very active in the Order of Eastern Star and held many offices in her local chapter, Bethlehem #453, and the Oklahoma Grand Chapter.   She was a member of Quail Springs Baptist Church.

Alma loved reading, knitting, cross stitch, collecting angels, and watching OU football.  She was an avid Elvis fan.

Alma loved all of her family, especially her great-niece, Alyssa.

She was preceded in death by parents, K.W. and Pearl Rambo; brother, Glenn Allen; and niece, Judith Carol Lofton.

Alma is survived by her sister, Jan Manning, Yukon, OK; brother, Warren Rambo and wife, Beth, of Greenville, SC; and numerous nieces, nephews & grand-nieces & grand-nephews and many friends.

The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Ronald H. White and his nurse, Lisa, the rest of the staff at Oklahoma Heart Hospital North, as well as the wonderful staff at Baptist Village Nursing Center, Lackey Manor, and the staff of Crossroads Hospice.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday.

 Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 at Resthaven Memory Gardens (SW 104^th & Western) in Oklahoma City.

Eloise Beville Novotny, 95, passed away Sunday, January 15th, at Forest Glade Retirement Community,  Bethany, OK.  She was born in El Reno, OK,  on August 13, 1916, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Simon) Hendy. 

A telephone operator and homemaker, Eloise was married to Jack Beville for 26 years before his death.  In 1970 she married  Joe Novotny sharing many wonderful years and dances together before his death in 2005. 

Eloise loved to dance, play bridge and shop.  At Forest Glade she was known as "Happy Feet".  She could out dance anyone with her moves and captured everyone's eye with her style and grace. 

She was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Golden Sagers and the Telephone Pioneers.

Eloise is survived by son, Paul Beville and wife Bobbie of Yukon; daughter, Judy Turley of Bethany; two stepsons, Ron Novotny and wife Norma of Claremore and Rick Novotny and wife Vannia of El Reno; stepdaughter, Jennie Box and husband Ray of Claremore; grandchildren, Jack Turley, Kristyn Lasater, Paul Turley, David Beville, John Beville, Joe Beville, Carrie Box, Michael Box, Blaine Novotny and Olivia Novotny and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. 

In addition to her husbands and parents, she is also preceded in death by granddaughter, Julie Turley, three brothers and one sister.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, P.O. Box 850249, Yukon OK  73085.

Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Yukon, with interment at 2:00 p.m., at Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, OK.

Ethel O. Quickle, 90, died January 13, 2012, in Yukon, Oklahoma.  She was born January 29, 1921, in Martha, Oklahoma, to Claude and Eva Jernigan.  She was a teacher at Northeast High School and was a Professor Oklahoma Baptist University and University of Central Oklahoma. 

She is survived by two daughters, Kay Goforth and husband Ronald and Patti Ripple and husband William; sister, Audrey Woolever; brother, Travis Jernigan; three grandchildren, John Quickle, Catherine Cross, and Christina Ford; two great-grandchildren, David Cross and Anne Cross; and many relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John Quickle; son, John Quickle; brother, Huston Jernigan; and her parents. 
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 at Spanish Cove in Yukon, Oklahoma.

Raymond Allen Thompson, 77, was born February 21, 1934 in Little Rock, AR, the son of William "Bill' and Christina "Chris" (Hild) Thompson.  He went to be with the Lord, in his home on January 9, 2012, after a six month battle with stomach cancer.

Ray graduated from Midwest City High School in 1952.  After working at Caterpillar and gaining knowledge, he was expertly trained in the Diesel Fuel Injection profession.  Ray and his brother established Thompson Diesel in 1970, eventually opening five locations: two in Oklahoma, one in Texas and two in Kansas.  Ray retired from Thompson Diesel in 1991 to enjoy travel across the US with Pat, his wife of 40 years.

Ray is survived by his wife and partner of 40 years, Pat Thompson; daughter, Glenetta Ausburn; sons, Eldon Foreman and Wayland Thompson; brother, Jim Thompson; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; as well as a large extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Ray Allen Thompson, Jr.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church of Yukon.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Ray's name to the OU Cancer Institute (P.O. Box 26901, BRC West 1417, Oklahoma City, OK  73126-9968) would be greatly appreciated.

**The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 
at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 p.m.**

Veda June (Herald) Morris, 77, was born June 17, 1934 in Hooker, Oklahoma the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Hampsten) Herald.  She passed away January 4, 2012.

On December 22, 1950, Veda married Donald W. Morris. 

Veda was a member of the South Yukon Church of Christ (formerly Cornwell Drive Church of Christ) from 1958 until her passing.  "Granny" was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Over the years, she was President of the PTA and cared for numerous children.  She and Don owned and operated several businesses, including M&M Gifts and Morris Texaco, where she was an agent for Greyhound Bus, and the Quartz Mountain Motel.  She loved her Yukon Basketball boys and her OSU teams.  Veda loved auto racing whether it was NASCAR or our local race tracks.  She loved to watch her children and grandchildren play in sports or race.

Veda is survived by her children, Mike & Cathy Morris, Tim & Kathy Morris, all of Yukon, David & Robin Morris of Mustang, James & Dana Morris of Owasso, and Angela & Mark Semler of Yukon; sister, Evelyn Witzke of Hooker, OK; brothers, Ernest, Keith & Doyle Herald all of Hooker, OK; grandchildren, Kevin, Shelley, Holly, Ryan, Timothy Don, Krysty, Mike, Trisha, Chad, Kelsey, Kinzie, Derek, Stephen & Dylan; honorary grandchildren, Shyree, Star and Kiari; great-grandchildren, Alexandrea, Taylor, Trent, Kalley, Thomas, Ana, Charles, Emma, Olivia, Taylor, London, Max, and Sam; and many extended family whom she adored.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Donald W. Morris.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012 at Church of Christ-South Yukon.  Interment will follow at the Yukon Cemetery.

Davetta Ann Ares, 36, was born August 6, 1975 in Ashland, KY the daughter of David Campbell and Sue (Renfroe) Smith.  She passed away January 1, 2012 in Oklahoma City.

Davetta enjoyed spending time reading and writing poetry and loved Tinkerbell and dolphins.

She is survived by her husband, Dwight Anthony Ares of the home; mother, Sue Smith of Mineral Wells, TX; the woman she considered her mother, Janie Souder of Nacogdoches, TX; her in-laws, Brad & Kriss Pontious of El Reno; sons, Taylor Swallow and James Rowe, III; daughter, Jamee Rowe; brother, Max Alley; and sisters, Ami Alley and Lynn Teston.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Faith Family Church in El Reno.

William Lee “Bill” Fender, 76, was born January 10, 1935 in Alva, Oklahoma, the son of Roy Samuel and Mary Ellen (Purcival) Fender.  He passed away January 3, 2012 in Oklahoma City.

Bill moved to Yukon in 1971 and on July 2, 1982, he married Lynda. They attended Yukon Church.  Bill was a Resident Engineer in the El Reno Divison of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation from 1954 until his retirement in 1992.  Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and gardening.

Bill is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lynda Fender of the home; children, Sam Fender of Yukon, Pam Mach of Yukon, Mary Ward and husband Edwin of Yukon, and Vickie Lawson and husband Rick of Melbourne Beach, FL ; stepchildren, Bryan Nutter and wife Tabitha of Alva, Marc Nutter and wife Sarah of Dalhart, TX, and Sandra Rowe and husband Rodney of Yukon; brother, Bob Fender and wife Pat of Roseburg, OR; sisters, Imogene Peterson of Freedom, OK, Dorothy Puckett of Fredonia, KS, and Judy DeVine of Freedom, OK; 22 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Charley Mach; grandson, Michael Mach; and great-granddaughter, Nicole Mach.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012 at Yukon Church.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the American Lung Association, 11212 N. May Ave, Suite 405, OKC OK 73120 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, OKC OK  73123-1718.

Betty "Aunt Zoe" Divis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the age of 100.  She was born April 30, 1911, in a dug-out log cabin near Velma, Oklahoma.  Betty spent her early life in Duncan, Oklahoma and after graduating from High School, she attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha.
Betty Zoe Divis lived an interesting and diverse life.  She worked as a skating "car hop" and "Dr. Pepper Girl."  She also worked as a pharmacy tech for Veasey Drug Company.  Before WWII she went to work for MacDonald-Douglas Aircraft Co. (now Tinker).  During the war, she worked many double shifts in the aircraft plant for the war effort.  She retired from Tinker with over 30 years of service.
After retiring from Tinker, she started a new career along with her husband, Ernie Divis.  Together they built "Ernie's Palace" on 5 acres south of Interstate 40 on Banner Road.  The "Palace" had a maple wood floating dance floor and music for dancing was provided by Ernie's dance band along with guest musicians and professional performers.  Betty continued to operate the "Palace" for over 35 years even after Ernie died in 1989.  She finally retired again at age 96 and continued to live a meaningful life with the help of her niece, Karen Kay Morgan, during the past 10 years.  She lived at home by herself until five days before her death.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Ernie Divis; her parents, T.J. Nichols and Alice E. Grissom-Nichols, two brothers and one sister.  She is survived by her niece, Karen Kay Morgan and husband Wendell Morgan; nephews Ted Nichols and wife Marjorie and family, Terry Nichols and wife Dot and family; great-nephews and nieces Kent Morgan, his wife Traci and son Jack; Lisa Musgrove and daughter Peyton; also, her dog "Sam".  She had many good friends and neighbors, especially Ruth and Carl King.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Yanda & Son Funeral Home in Yukon.  Rev. Charles Womack of the Bethany First Baptist Church will officiate. 

Stanley Carl Fast was born September 20, 1924 in La Plata, MO, the son of Charles and Alta (Miller) Fast.  He passed away December 30, 2011 at his home in Yukon with his family by his side.

Stan graduated from Brashear High School in Brashear, MO.  He attended University of Missouri in Columbia, MO and continued his education at the University of Oklahoma in Norman with various courses concerning gas measurement and cathodic protection/prevention of oil & gas well blowouts.

On October 8, 1943, Stan joined the Army at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. He served with Battery B 601^st Field Artillery Battalion, with stations in Italy and Central Europe, until his honorable discharge on March 10, 1946. 

Stan began his drilling-production career with Hugoton Plains Gas & Oil in Tyrone, OK.  He later worked for Anadarko Production Company in Liberal, KS as a Drilling Supervisor and was transferred to Odessa, TX with BTA Oil Producers.  After which, he moved to Yukon as Drilling Production Superintendent for Moran Exploration.  After a career of over 30 years, Stan retired.  He was later employed by Central Elementary, where he was fondly known as “Stan the Man”.

Stan loved to read, fish, BBQ, and play golf, and was an avid sports fan.  He played baseball with the Hooker Cardinals for over 20 years. 

He was very active in the Church of the Nativity, where he was a member of the Vestry.  He was instrumental in the founding of the Church of the Savior.

Stan is survived by his wife, Charlene Fast of the home; daughter, Tonya Lay of Flower Mound, TX; son-in-law, Joe Lay of Flower Mound, TX; grandchildren, Cole Hubbard, Kaylee Lay and Carli Lay, all of Flower Mound, TX; and niece, Judy Welch of Gladstone, MO; and great-nieces, Kelly Hunt, Elizabeth Hall, Linda Ranson, Amy Rockey and Sara Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy Hutchison.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the care given by Platinum Home Health and Sooner Hospice, especially GiGi, Judy, Margo, Nancy, and their neighbor Amber.

Donations may be made in Stan’s memory to Sooner Hospice or the Church of the Savior in Yukon.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Church of the Savior in Yukon with Rev. Jeff Huston officiating.  Interment will be Thursday, January 5, 2012 in the Liberal City Cemetery in Liberal, KS.

Jerry Lee Williams, 68, was born April 28, 1943 in Clinton, Oklahoma, the son of Billie Brooks and Jewell (Butler) Williams.  He passed away December 30, 2011 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of E-1.
He is survived by his stepchildren, Rocky Kastl and wife Mary of Yukon, Phillip "Ab" Kastl and wife Melanie of Corona, CA, Denise Crenshaw & husband Brent of Blanchard, and Keith Kastl and wife Alicia of Yukon; grandchildren, Keshia Kastl, Chloe Kastl, Madeline Kastl, Kadi Cottle and husband Eli, Kendal Crenshaw, Kassidy Kastl and Kinley Kastl; sisters-in-law, Patsy Raymond of Jay, OK and Carol Blake and husband Jim of Yukon; and mother-in-law Rose Marie Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and his wife, Roxie Rose Williams.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery.

Justin Ryan Lassiter, 28, was born May 9, 1983 in Oklahoma City.  He passed away December 25, 2011 in Oklahoma City.

Justin began his earliest years in Mustang and later moved to Yukon. This is where Justin would spend most of his life. He was a promising young man, excelling in the classroom and earned many school honors. He was also a member of a gifted club called Odyssey of the Mind throughout most of his school years. Justin was very talented with computers and really enjoyed doing technical work during his life. He had such a kind, gentle heart that always wanted to see everyone around him happy. He was so giving with his emotions often forgetting about his own joy and fulfillment that we all long for as human beings. He would try to make you smile on your worst days, and was always there to listen. Justin was loved by so many and will always be in our hearts.
He is survived by his loving parents, Deresa Moyer Lassiter of Yukon and Lance and Valerie Lassiter of Oklahoma City; his grandparents, Betty and Frank Moyer of Yukon and Robert and Ladonne Lassiter of Edmond; his brothers, Jeremy of Yukon and Erick and Keegan of Oklahoma City; and one sister Lauren of Yukon; along with numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Justin’s name to the Yu-Can Coalition, addressed to Kent Mathers at Yukon High School.
A rosary vigil will be held at 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral Service at 2p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home chapel.  Interment will follow at Yukon Cemetery. 

Vada Juanita "Bonnie" Riggs Van Rheeden, 93, was born September 17, 1918 in St. Elmo, IL, the daughter of Roy L. and Clara (Van Gundy) Feezel.  She passed away December 26, 2011 in El Reno, OK.
Bonnie was a retired municipal court clerk and enjoyed watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune every day at St. Katherine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno where she spent the last 18 months of her life.  The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Katherine Drexel, the nursing staff of Mercy Hospital El Reno and the caring people at Grace Living Center of El Reno for keeping her last days comfortable.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Yukon and attended and volunteered regularly until her health prevented such activities.
Bonnie was preceded in death by Bennie Lee Riggs and LaRue W. Van Rheeden, three sisters, and one brother.
Survivors include sons, Gary L. Riggs and wife, Jeanne of Yukon and David E. Riggs and wife, Cheryl of Oklahoma City; step-daughters, Carol Ellinwood and husband Jeff of Rangely, ME and Nancy Weaver and husband Norm of Nokesville, VA; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home chapel.  Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oklahoma City.

Helen Kastl was born October 26, 1919 in Spencer, Oklahoma to Frank Joseph Vrana and Katherin Mary Hrdina and passed away December 23, 2011.  She had five sisters, Mary, Emily, Angela, Edna and Lily Anne and one brother, Frank.  She graduated from St. Joseph's high school in Oklahoma City, attended Benedictine Heights in Guthrie and Monte Casino in Tulsa.  She graduated from Edmond Central State College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.  She began her teaching career at Carson District 25, a one room country school for grades 1 through 8, located at Hefner and Portland.  She also taught in Harrah and Moore schools and valued education for people of all ages.   She married Frank Kastl on May 26, 1947.  She was fun loving and had a good sense of humor.  She loved travel, music, dancing and cooking and was an accomplished bridge player.  Helen often said her greatest achievement was her children. Her parents, Frank Kastl, her sisters, Mary, Angela and Edna and her brother, Frank, precede her in death.   Her five children, David Kastl of Hilton Head, South Carolina, John Kastl of Tacoma, Washington, Steven Kastl of Abilene, Texas, Katherine Walsh of Franklin, Tennessee and Anne Marie Strauss of Calabasas, California survive her as well as her sisters Emily Lightner and Lily Anne Whittaker of Oklahoma City.  Helen has 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  A wake service will be held at Yanda & Son Funeral Home of Yukon on Wednesday, December 28, at 7:00 PM.  Funeral Mass will be at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon, December 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK.

Kenneth Wayne Hays, 83, was born November 12, 1928 in Paradise, KS, the son of Claude Albert and Ellen Faye (Cherry) Hays.  He passed away December 20, 2011 at his home in Yukon. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.  Private services will be held Thursday.

Shelli Elaine Vang was born on November 9, 1960 in Whittier, CA, and was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 19, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was proceded in death by her parents,  Eugene and Laura Ethridge.  She is survived by her husband, Steve Vang and their two children, Conner and McKennzie Stevenson all of Yukon; sister, Susan Payne of Puebelo, CO and numerous other relatives and many friends.  Shelli was employed by Allstate Insurance for the past 27 years as an adjustor.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Yanda & Son Funeral Home.  A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Church of Christ-South Yukon, with interment following at the Yukon Cemetery.

Memorial services for Christina Marie Rogers, 38, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2011 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home chapel. 

Christina was born October 22, 1973 in Heidelberg, Germany, the daughter of Ken Rogers and Barbara Marie (Merrill) Goodlett.  She passed away December 17, 2011.

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Lydia Kate Ford, infant daughter of Zachary and Kasandra Ford, was born prematurely on December 9, 2011 at 12:19am and only with us for a short time thereafter.  Her arrival was eagerly anticipated by family and friends and though her time with us was brief she will be missed dearly.  She is the paternal granddaughter of Scott Ford of Kansas City, KS and Dayna Ford of Yukon, OK and maternal granddaughter of Brent and Donna Lyon of Yukon, OK and Alan and Lori Janzen of Midwest City, OK. She was laid to rest December 15, 2011 surrounded by close family and friends.

John Zucaro, 87, was born March 3, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Elna (Willison) Zucaro.  He passed away December 15, 2011 in Oklahoma City.
John was a Navy Veteran, serving in World War II.  He was a life-long member of the American Legion and was a member of the Iron Workers Local 393 in Aurora, IL.  He was a professional roller skater, enjoyed fishing, making jewelry and playing slot machines.  John loved to watch old western movies of all kinds and was a big, big fan of the WWE.
John is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline Williams of Rockford, IL, Kathleen Cummings of Yukon, OK, Cindy Robeson of Ripley, TN, and Dawn Zucaro of El Paso, TX; sons, John Randolph Zucaro of Golden, MO and Gary Zucaro of NC; sister, Betty A. Dehmlow of Ft. Myers, FL; and more than 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Zucaro, Sr.; step-father, Melvin Henning; and mother, Elna May (Willison) Henning.
There will be no service.  A private interment will be held at a later date in Northlake, IL.
Memorials may be made in John's name to the Senior Citizens Association, Dale Robertson Center, Yukon, OK.

Walton L. "Jack" Mock, 89, was born June 29, 1922 in Marshall County, OK the son of Roderice and Lela Faye (Brown) Mock. He passed away December 11, 2011 in Oklahoma City, losing another member of the greatest generation.
 Jack graduated from Sulphur High School in 1941.  He served during WWII with the 73rd U.S. Naval Construction Batallion as a Seabee in the Pacific.  On November 16, 1946, Jack married Dorothy J. Johnson.  He worked at Smico for 40 years as Shop Supervisor where he was a loyal employee, friend and mentor to his coworkers.  He square danced for many years and was a docent at the OKC zoo, where he helped hand-raise a baby gorilla.  He was a father and PaPaw to many. 
Jack is survived by daughter, Emily Mock of Bethany, OK; grandchildren, Barbara Mock, Russell & Caren Mock of Yukon, and Justin & Jennifer Mock of South Elgin, IL; and great-grandchildren, Kenna, Jackson, Brody & Emma Mock; and his sisters, Emma Kimball of Redding, CA and Mary Jenkins of Sacramento, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy J. Mock; and son, Rod Mock.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 in the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oklahoma City.
Memorial donations may be made in Jack's name to the Oklahoma Zoological Society, P.O. Box 18424, OKC, OK  73154 or www.zoofriends.org.

Kenneth Vernon Knapp, 75, was born July 4, 1936 in Gustine, TX, the son of Marshall Vernon and Ina (Johnson) Knapp.  He passed away December 11, 2011 in Oklahoma City.

Kenneth was a long-time employee of and retired from Rocketdyne/Hercules, Inc.  He was an avid outdoorsman and lived life to the fullest.

Kenneth is survived by daughters, Susan Gibbons and husband Loyd of Plano, TX and Melinda Henson and husband Keith of Yukon, OK; grandchildren, Sierra Gibbons, Meagan Henson and Keagan Henson; brother, Joe Knapp; and sisters, Sandra Kay Hail and Leana Land.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Bono Baptist Church in Godley, TX.  Interment will be private.