Frank Orland King
Nov 11, 1928 - Nov 20, 2015
Posted by: Ann Weber
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BARTLESVILLE
EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
He
was born on November 11, 1928, in Bartlesville,
Oklahoma, to Ernest and Audiene King.
He married Ramona Pauline King on June 15, 1946, in
Bartlesville, Oklahoma. They enjoyed 65 years of blessed
marriage. He retired from Phillips Petroleum Company in
October 1985, and, after that they traveled throughout
the United States and several foreign countries. His
beloved wife preceded him in death on September 5, 2011.
Of particular pride to Frank was his Native American
heritage. He was a proud member of the Osage Nation,
belonging to the Pawhuska District Eagle Clan, located
in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. On April 3, 2004, he was honored
to receive his Osage name in a special ceremony
conducted by tribal member Harry Red Eagle, Jr. The
Osage name given him was "Tah Wa He", translated to mean
"Arrives at Village". Frank also participated for
several years in the South Texas Indian Dancing
Association, where he danced in several of the local Pow
Wows. He also danced in all 3 Osage l'n-Lon-Schka
ceremonial dances.
Frank was most proud of his family and faith. He was a
man of strong faith, which he was eager to share with
anyone who would listen. He was an active member of the
First Assembly of God church in McAllen, TX. He spoke
often Of his wife of 65 years (Pauline), and, the "big
beautiful family" she left him.
He is survived by his
three sons, Ron (Jan) King of Bixby, Okla., Don
(Deloris) King, Mission, Texas, and Rev. Jim (Pam) King
of Tulsa, Okla.; Six Grandchildren; Twelve Great
Grandchildren; one Sister and Brother in Law, Mr. & Mrs.
Max Patton of Bartlesville, Okla. Frank enjoyed being
called "Grandpa" by not only family but many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, and two
Grandchildren, Scott King and Ronna King.
The family would like to express special appreciation
and heartfelt thanks to Waterford Gardens Assisted
Living, Mission, Texas. Ms. Lucile Cavazos, and, staff,
gave Frank much pleasure and comfort during his last few
years of life.
The family is extremely grateful for the
care given Frank.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on
November, 25, 2015, at the First Assembly of God church,
2401 N. McColl Rd., McAllen, Texas. Family visitation
and viewing will be before the funeral service, from
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at the church. Grave side services
and interment will be December 3, 2015, at 11:00 AM at
Memorial Park Cemetery, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
A memorial fund has been established in his name and
honor with House of Joy Orphanage of Kahovka, Ukraine.
Contributions to the fund should be made out to Awaking
Hope, P 0 Box 700209, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74170.
kreidlerfuneralhome.com
Kreidler Funeral Home
314 North 10th Street
McAllen,
TX
78501
(956) 686-0234
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Nov. 27 to
Dec. 27, 2015
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