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© Crews Funeral Home Apache, Caddo CO, Oklahoma February 2007 Mildred L. [Baker] Harvey December 18, 1919 ~ February 2, 2007 Mildred L. Harvey Of Apache, Oklahoma Was born December 18, 1919 5 miles north of Lookeba, OK to Joseph Nicholas and Verda Gladys [Riley] Baker. She passed away March 20th in Marlow, OK at the age of 95. Mildred graduated from Southwest Teachers College in 1941 and her first teaching position was in Plainview, OK in a one-room schoolhouse. She went on to teach high school English and coach girls' basketball in Lookeba. She later taught grade school at Ft. Cobb and Broxton before retiring at Apache Grade School. She married R.E. “Junior” Harvey on January 8, 1943 in Ft. Cobb, OK by his father, Rev. R.E. Harvey, Sr. Junior preceded her in death on February 2, 2007. Mildred was a member of OETA, and Caddo County Teacher’s Association and was selected as Teacher of the Year. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apache and a former Rebekah Lodge member. She enjoyed playing Bingo, sewing and even made dolls. Mildred was also chosen by the Apache Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture as a "Town Treasure". Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by: 2 sons and their wives- Jack and Debbie Harvey Marlow, OK, Jim and Terry Harvey, Carnegie, OK 2 daughters and their husbands- Ann and Dan Oswald, Broken Arrow, OK Betty and Jack King, Grand Prairie, TX 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren 1 sister- Margaret Hogan, Kingfisher, OK 1 sister-in-law- Nona Faye Baker, Hinton, OK. She was preceded in death by: Her parents Her husband, Junior Harvey 1 son, Joseph Max Harvey 4 brothers- Ralph Baker, Jody Baker, Robert Baker, Fred Baker 1 sister- Helen Ray. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 24th at 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Stinnett officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Crews Funeral Home. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A Tribute to Mildred Lena Baker Harvey Born to a simple man and farmer Joe Baker and Gladys his wife Helen, Ralph, Jody, Robert, Margaret, Fred were the siblings of her life. Telling stories of mischievous pranks they pulled as children on the farm Knowing their parents would only bring good and never bring any harm. Mildred married young and Jr. was off to fight the war, She didn't realize they weren't rich but really very poor. Ann, Betty, Jack, Joe and Jim were their special offspring Sometimes it was really loud in the house when rivalry would sting. Many students at Broxton were taught how to add, read and write Dick, Jane. Sally, Spot and Puff were the characters we learned by sight! Her record book recorded each student by their whole name. All of them were important to her, they were one and all the same. We would head to the cellar when a storm was drawing near. Singing hymns of praise was how mom taught us not to fear! A "celebrity cook" by fixing and laying a spread for a family of seven. Being married to Ralph Jr. was a match made in Heaven! Sacrificing for each one of her children and never giving it a thought, An education was important, and should be well sought. Mom would tell us " learn something new each and every day!" Be kind and friendly to people you will meet along the way. A teacher's salary at Broxton didn't bring home very much But oh, what my mom could do because of the Master's touch! Making clothes out of feed sacks, repurposing is what we call it today Plum jelly, applesauce cakes, or whatever was brought her way. Mother had such an affect on people while she was here on earth. Generous was her way with others and a seed was brought to birth. Never meeting a stranger mom loved to talk and greet And at a Baker Family reunion she would take a front row seat! Many basketball, baseball and football games did mom and dad attend Mom would become embarrassed when the referee dad would offend! Driving all over the county, no matter how close or far away. Mom and dad's support for their children was evident in their own way. Mimi loved all of her grandchildren there were 15 in all A backyard game of "hide and seek" became the thrill of the ball. Pictures lined her walls of those who were so dear! Treasures stored up in people, for them she would lead a cheer! Mom made life fun and she was interested in most everything There was a special charisma of this lady who loved to sing, sing, sing! She would count it such an honor if you called her "friend." Her legacy will live on and on way beyond her 95 years end! Betty Harvey King March 24, 2015 *Posted with permission of Betty King |
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