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© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma 14 July 2004 August 12, 1926 ~ July 13, 2004 Funeral services for Bruce B. Owen, 77, of Chickasha, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2004, at Disciple Christian Church, west of Try-Cit at the Hwy. 37 and Hwy. 76 junction. Bruce was born August 12, 1926, and died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, in Chickasha. burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. © The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma July 15, 2004 August 12, 1926 ~ July 13, 2004 Funeral services for Bruce Baxter Owen, age 77, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2004, at the Disciple Christian Church, Newcastle, Oklahoma, west of Tri-City at the Highway 37 and Highway 76 junction, where he was an active member. Reverend Ron Savage of the Disciple Christian Church will officiate, with Billy Elkins, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Chickasha, assisting.< Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Bruce was born on August 12, 1926, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Sue Kilman Owen and A. Hope Owen. He died on July 13, 2004, at his home in Chickasha. Bruce graduated from Shawnee High School in 1944. He received his undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, his master's degree from the University of Iowa and his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. Bruce taught at Northeastern A and M College and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. In 1971, he joined the staff of Oklahoma City Community College as Vice President of Instructional Affairs, where his enthusiasm and leadership were instrumental in creating an innovative, uniquely student-centered learning institution. He retired from OCCC in 1987. He was inducted in the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame in 1999 for his role in the development of the college. Bruce married Almarie Wall on July 28, 1951 in Plainview, Texas. Together they had one daughter, Lisa. Bruce was an accomplished woodworker, pianist and computer buff. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Hope Pritchard, and brother, Kip Owen. Bruce is survived by his wife, Almarie of the home, daughter, Lisa and her husband, David Welch of Chickasha, granddaughter, Tracie Bates of Chickasha, brother, Gene and wife, Mary Frank Owen of Plainview, Texas, sister-in-law, Rita Wall of Plainview, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma City Community College Foundation. |
February 2014 December 22, 1929 ~ February 25, 2014 Funeral service for Almarie Owen age 84 of Chickasha, OK will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014, in the Trinity Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Elkins will officiate. Almarie Owen was born on December 22, 1929 in Quanah, Texas to Land and Blanche Wall. She died on February 25, 2014 at Grace Living Center in Chickasha. Almarie married Bruce Owen on July 28, 1951 in Plainview, Texas. Together they had one daughter, Lisa. Almarie graduated from Quanah High School and earned an Education degree from Texas Tech University. Almarie worked as a teacher before becoming a stay-at-home Mom. Eventually, Almarie began working in the bookstores of the colleges where her husband, Bruce, taught. Almarie invested herself in the lives of college students by welcoming them into her home, as well as making costumes and building and painting sets for the numerous theatrical productions that Bruce was involved with. Almarie was an accomplished painter, quilter, seamstress and stained glass artist. She spent many hours outdoors tending to her flower gardens and watching birds. Almarie loved animals and made a good home for many dogs over her lifetime. Almarie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her granddaughter, Tracie, and great grandchildren, Sydney and Hudson, were her pride and joy. Most importantly, Almarie was a follower of Christ. She was marked by her love for others. She had an easy smile and a twinkle in her eye. In her later years, Almarie liked to show her love for others by baking. It was a special treat to receive a homemade cake and card from Almarie. Almarie held a very special place in her heart for the people of Trinity Baptist Church of Chickasha, her final church home. She enjoyed serving and studying there, and the love and friendship she gained meant the world to her. Almarie was preceded in death by her parents, her step father, Tye Chapman, and her brother, Land Wall. Almarie is survived by her daughter Lisa and husband David Welch of Chickasha, a granddaughter Tracie and husband Shane Harris of Chickasha, great grandchildren Sydney and Hudson of Chickasha and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Grady Memorial Hospital Foundation. |
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