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Loretta Delores Crain © Grace memorial Chapel 06-2018 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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September 19, 1936 - June 11, 2018
Loretta Delores “Dee” Crain of Ponca City, OK went Home to be with the Lord and her loved ones early Monday morning, June 11, 2018. Dee was born September 19, 1936 to Irving and Lucy (Williams) Standsblack at Pawnee Indian Hospital at Pawnee, OK. Her Ponca name was Gee-wah-chee-bae and she was of the Nuxe` clan of the Ponca Tribe. Dee attended Pawnee and Chilocco Indian Boarding Schools. On October 13, 1954 she married Dewey B. Crain in Shidler, OK. The couple celebrated 63 years of marriage October 13, 2017. They made their permanent home in Ponca City, OK. Dee was a stay at home Mom until she pursued a career in cosmetology for 23 years. Dee was a successful, talented hairstylist at several salons in Ponca City, OK. Dee also served her Ponca Tribe as the Housing Director.
Before retirement she enjoyed bowling on many women’s leagues. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, playing golf, attending cultural dances, going to Ponca Tribe Senior Citizens and playing dominoes with her favorite partner Tootie, having lunch with her relatives and friends. She also served as treasurer for this group. Dee was a member and attended Ponca Indian Baptist Church, where she served as secretary/treasurer as well as a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Post 38 Women’s Auxiliary. Annually she would go on a special vacation with her best friend Mickie Oulds; they traveled to many States together. Dee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister. She was her family and friend’s greatest cheerleader. She could make you feel anything was possible and you could accomplish anything you set your mind to. Her words of encouragement will be carried in our hearts and minds.
Loretta Delores “Dee” Crain is survived by her husband Dewey of the home, three daughters, Deborah Margerum (Michael) of Ponca City, OK, Karen Howe, of Ponca City, OK, Susan Cornell (Michael), of Tonkawa, OK. She has seven grandchildren, Sonny King (Teresa), Ponca City, OK, Deidre Sentel (Roger), Ponca City, OK, Christan Hinman (Sean), Edmond, OK, Kelsey Hinman (Herlinda) Newkirk, OK, Candace Myer (Braden) Tonkawa, OK, Jody Cornell (Maria) Ponca City, OK, Angela Howe, Ponca City, OK. She is survived by great grandchildren Jake Schultz, Greeley, CO, Amanda Dronberger, Ponca City, OK, Lucas Craft, Owasso, OK, Zackary King, Tonkawa, OK, Emilio and Cecil Hinman, Newkirk, OK, Breanna Cornell, Michea Jo Cornell, of Ponca City. Jayden and Mikayla Myer of Tonkawa, OK. Dee had two great-great granddaughters Alexandria Dronberger, and Celia Rose Miller.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, sister LouElla Carver, brothers Frank Standsblack, Steele Standsblack, Clarence “Bunny” Standsblack, Daniel Standsblack, two half-sisters, Joann Standsblack and Viola Standsblack.
She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters from the Williams and Standsblack Family.
Wake services will be held nightly at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. The traditional feast will begin at noon on June 14, 2018 with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ponca Tribal Cemetery. Pall bearers will be grandsons Sonny King, Kelsey Hinman, Jody Cornell, Zack King, Jayden Myer and Kyle Robedeaux.
Dewey Crain © Grace memorial Chapel 11-2018 Submitted by: Glenn
© Grace memorial Chapel
November 22, 1936 - November 18, 2018
Dewey Crain, of Ponca City, went home to be with the Lord and his loved ones Sunday afternoon, November 18, 2018. He was 81 years old.
Dewey was born November 22, 1936 to Cecil G. Crain and Blendena C. (Miller) Crain. Dewey attended Ponca City public schools. On October 13, 1954, Dewey married Loretta Delores StandsBlack in Shidler, OK. The couple celebrated 63 years of marriage October 13, 2017. They made their permanent home in Ponca City. At a young age, Dewey began working alongside his parents at the bottling company cleaning soda pop bottles. It was here that he started to develop his strong work ethic from the teachings of his parents. Later, Dewey became employed with Nickles Machine for over forty years. He also worked for OG&E south of Ponca City. After retirement, Dewey enjoyed working as grounds maintenance at Lou Wentz Golf Course during the summer months.
Dewey loved to hunt, trap, and noodle catfish with his grandsons and buddies . His biggest fish was a 72 pound flathead he caught with Robbie Robinson. He also enjoyed exercising, lifting weights, swimming, walking, bowling, boxing, and being out on his air boat. Dewey spent a lot of time working in his garage and enjoyed feeding and watching wild birds. He was also called upon from time to time to trap and relocate wild animals. Dewey did not like to travel much but he did look forward to his annual summer trips to Buena Vista, CO to visit family and hike in the Rockies. Dewey was a member of Ponca Indian Baptist Church and the Ponca Gourd Dance Society. He respected Ponca tribal tradition and culture and enjoyed learning and singing Ponca tribal songs. Dewey was also known for his drum making. His drums have been shipped to people across the US and Canada. Dewey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who left a legacy of hard work and discipline. His teachings of hunting and fishing will be carried on by his grandsons and his work ethic by all his family. Dewey was a praying man who kept his “children, grand children, great grand children” constantly in his prayers. These prayers will be remembered and cherished forever.
He is survived by three daughters, Deborah Margerum (Michael), of Ponca City, Karen Howe, of Ponca City, and Susan Cornell (Michael) of Tonkawa, three adopted brothers, Douglas Eagle, Wilkie Eagle, and Lester Eagle, seven grandchildren, Sonny King (Teresa), of Ponca City, Deidre Sentel (Roger), of Ponca City, Christan Hinman (Sean) of Edmond, Kelsey Hinman (Herlinda), of Newkirk, Candace Myer (Braden), of Tonkawa, Jody Cornell (Maria), of Ponca City, and Angela Howe, of Ponca City. He is survived by great-grandchildren Jake Schultz of Greely, CO, Amanda Dronberger of Ponca City, Lucas Craft of Tulsa, Zachary King of Tonkawa, Jayden and Mikayla Myer of Tonkawa, Emilio and Cecil Hinman of Newkirk, and Brianna and Michea Jo Cornell of Ponca City. He also has two great-great granddaughters, Alexandria Dronberger and Celia Rose Miller, one uncle, Dean Crain of Shidler, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters of the Ponca Tribe.
Dewey is preceded in death by his wife and parents. Wake services will be held nightly at Ponca Indian Baptist Church with supper at 5:30pm and services starting at 7pm. The traditional feast will begin at noon Wednesday, November 21, 2018 with funeral services at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in Ponca Tribe Cemetery. Casket bearers will be grandsons Sonny King, Kelsey Hinman, Jody Cornell, Zackary King, Jayden Myer and Jake Shultz.
Honorary pall bearers are Ray Meek, Mike Self, Junior Godfrey, Billy Bussey, David Bussey, George Bussey, Jeff Littlewalker, and Roy Hinman.
The family would like to thank Johnna and Humanity Hospice for their love and support. Online guest registry is available at www.gracememorialchapel.net
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