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Francis Walter Roush © Enid News and Eagle 07-08-2009 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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Francis “Frank” Walter Roush, formerly of Enid, Okla., went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2009, at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was 87 years old. He was born on March 10, 1922, in Augusta, Kan., to Lydia Leola Kelly-Roush.
In November 1942, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with the 419th 10th Armored Field Artillery Division, Third Army in World War II. On a furlough, he married Helen Marie Clover on September 23, 1943. When the war was over, they moved back to Enid and made their home. In October 1945, he began his career as a knock engine mechanic at Champlin Oil Company refinery. He retired after 38 years in December 1982.
He was an avid collector of ball point pens and had accumulated thousands. He loved to travel around the United States and attend World War II Army reunions and other family events. He loved to hold babies and would do so for hours.
He is survived by his wife, Helen, of the home, one brother, Robert Roush of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Lydia Kiefer and husband, Jerald of Garland, Texas, and Cindy Stephens and husband, Wayne of Blackwell, Okla.; four grandchildren, Kurt Kiefer, Kelly McCormac, Karla Culver and Christi Stephens; six great-grandchildren, Preston and Brandon McCormac, Blake, Frankie and Bryce Culver and Jessica Myers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and grandmother.
Graveside services will be held, Friday, July 10, 2009, at 10:00 am at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Marvin D. Palmer will officiate. There will be a time visitation with the family from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Condolences may be emailed to the family at ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail.com.
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