▰ Steven Ray Rupert Died April 02, … More Information |
Steven Ray Rupert, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Steven April 2, 2008. Steven was 55. Obituary published: April 03, 2008 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Steven Ray Rupert Died April 01, … More Information |
Steven Ray Rupert, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, went into the presence of the Lord on April 1, 2008. Steven was 55. Obituary published: April 02, 2008 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Mattie (Stotts)[Sparks] Rupert Died June 09, … More Information |
Mattie (Stotts)[Sparks] Rupert, 85, of Duncan, Oklahoma departed this life June 9, 2003. Obituary published: June 10, 2003 in "Duncan Banner" |
▰ Mary Geraldine Rupert Died September 24, … More Information | Mary Geraldine Rupert, born January 3, 1925 died September 24, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mary was 90. |
▰ Mary Geraldine Rupert Died September 24, … More Information | Mary Geraldine Rupert, born January 3, 1925 joined the Lord September 24, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mary was 90. |
▰ Jerry Geraldine Rupert Died September 24, … More Information |
Jerry Geraldine Rupert, born January 3, 1925 died on September 24, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jerry was 90.
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Obituary: Mary Geraldine (Jerry) Rupert was born on 3, 1925, to Helen (FitzGibbons) and Hugh Maguire. She was the eldest of nine children. She began school in 1930 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, which is now Bishop John Carroll School. Jerry was the oldest of the 9 children in a rollicking Irish-Catholic family that lived in a 3 bedroom house (on 31st Street near Our Ladys Cathedral) along with her beloved Uncle Charley FitzGibbons, a builder, who built the house. One bedroom was for the parents, the second one was for Uncle Charley, and the third was for the three girls -- the six boys slept on the porch out back. The 12 people living there shared one bathroom. A child of the Great Depression, Jerry sewed all her own clothes as a young girl and later as a young mother. Throughout life, Jerry would never waste food; leftover rice from dinner was served cold in the morning as reakfast cereal, with milk, sugar and cinnamon poured over it. Her childhood Christmases were during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl years; gifts were sparse, perhaps an apple from her parents, or maybe a Herseys chocolate bar from her Uncle Charley. As her memory failed her in later years, one memory deeply implanted in her mind and heart was that, when presented with a Herseys bar and asked, Who used to give you a Herseys bar? Her response was immediate: Uncle Charley. As the oldest, she helped raise her 8 younger brothers and sisters, and in later life, each continually loved and honored and respected her. Despite occasional feuds and spats within this family (which generated two lawyers, one doctor, one dentist, one hospital administrator, and a business tycoon), her home was always a meeting place for all the family at Christmas time; no matter what temporary and passing resentment may arise from time to time within this family, they all came to see their beloved big sister, Jerry. Jerry would tell you that she was raised in a time when men went to college and began careers and women got married. When her beautiful and beloved younger sister Julia, known as Rooney, married earlier than Jerry, Jerry would tell you that she felt as if she was the old maid within the family. A tough, keenly intelligent, and more than a little stubborn woman, Jerry resolved to obtain an education and a career. She entered St. Anthony School of in 1942. (The original St. Anthonys Hospital was built by her Uncle Charley). She obtained her R.N., and for the rest of her life, she was the functional equivalent of a medical doctor – she had a deep understanding of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, and many was the time over the years that she saved the life of a family member because a doctors diagnosis did not pass her inquiry. Were she born 50 years later, in 1975, it seems likely she would have gone to medical school and have become a doctor. In 1945, her senior year, certain students were selected and offered the opportunity to work for six months in Army hospitals as Cadet Nurses. Jerry and four others selected Harmon General Army Hospital in Longview, Texas in 1945, thinking they would join the Army after graduation in 1945. World War II ended in 1945, however, no more nurses were recruited or accepted into the armed services. Throughout World War II, Jerry and Stanley Rupert had corresponded while he was in the Navy aboard the USS Sapelo. All of their love letters are still in the waterproof plastic container she kept them in. were married at Our Ladys Cathedral on 7, 1947. This was a marriage for the ages; they deeply loved one another, and formed an unbreakable partnership. had six children: Mary Ann, 1948, who died in May 1955; Kathleen Louise Collier, Erie, Colorado; Pamela Susan Van Swearingen, Seattle, Washington; Anton Joseph (Tony), Oklahoma City; Kurt Maguire, Oklahoma City; and Liza Marianne Rupert-Toval, Miami, Florida. The death of their daughter, Mary Ann, at age 8, was the hardest event of Jerrys life. She once recounted that she was so grief-stricken that she saw no reason to go on living, but then one day her beloved husband, Stanley, told her that they would never talk of Mary Ann again from that moment forward, and that is what they did. Four months later, their first son, Tony, was born, and a new door of life opened. Of course, they did talk of Mary Ann again, and even gave her name as a middle name to their sixth and last child, Liza Marianne, but Jerry believed that Stanley saved her life on that day of his grim insistence. Jerry worked for Oklahoma City Public Schools as a school nurse. She worked at Hoover Middle School, Stonegate Elementary, and Quail Creek Elementary most of her school career. During that time, she returned to school at Central State (now University of Central Oklahoma). She graduated with a bachelors degree in English Literature and a masters degree in Guidance and Counseling, both with honors. Jerry was a school nurse, but she was simultaneously an unofficial counselor to the students. Many of them returned over the years to her family Christmas parties. Jerrys beloved partner, Stanley, went to the University of Oklahoma when he returned from Navy service. He graduated with a bachelors degree in Accounting. Later he returned to college at Oklahoma City University and received a masters degree in Business Administration. During the Korean War, he went back in the Navy and was stationed in New Orleans, and while there Jerry and Stanley developed a life-long love of that city, fondly remembering trips to the New Orleans Zoo with their daughter Mary Ann, and a particular monkey that always recognized them and would motion to them to come near when they arrived. Stanley taught for several years at OCU. He worked at Kerr-McGee as a senior accountant until he passed away on 28, 1982. When Stanley passed away, at the premature age of 57, Jerry faced her second dark passage in life. But her beloved brothers and sisters, and her children filled her life with contact. In particular, she and her sister Toddy became almost inseparable, going garage-sailing on mornings, and many were the times her brother Bo or her brother Phil came by the house on a evening to share a glass of wine with their two sisters. When work needed to be done on her house, her brother Mac, a builder among other things, made sure it was done immediately and done right. She also filled her life by continuing to work as a school nurse, and later by reading books for the blind, and by teaching English to recent immigrants, and by working with students at Bishop John Carroll School who needed extra help with learning to read. From these many contacts, she developed a broad spectrum of friends (Jane, Phyllis, and Loralann, Carrie Ryan-Garrett to name some) who so loved her, who were often seen at her house. Stanleys death she began a diet and exercise regimen that involved walking 3 miles a day, and eating a very clean diet – she called it living on roots and berries. She was remarkably strong and vibrant and mowed her own lawn until she was 83 years old. But her 83rd year began a series of health declines, with a fall that broke her femur. Because of her age, doctors said she might never walk again, but were then surprised at how soon she was up and walking again. Between the age of 83 and 90, she suffered three falls, breaking each hip and then fracturing her pelvis. But after each one, she learned to get back up and walk. At age 90, she could still walk, slowly but unassisted. Jerry is survived by Tony and Barbara Rupert, their children Nicholas, Jacob and Benjamin Rupert; Kurt and Marcia Rupert, their children Emma, Madelyn (Maddy) and Stanley Austin Rupert; Robert and Lisa Rupert-Toval, their children Giovan and Giulietta Rupert-Toval; Kathy and Matthew Collier and their son Joshua; Pamela and Steve Van Swearingen and their children Garret and Ingrid . To her grandchilden, Jerry was Granny. She chose that name, and she never said why, but her children believe it was because she shared the tough, pugnacious spirit with the character on the television show, The Beverly Hillbillies, as well a similar hairstyle in her later years. She spent so many days with her grandchildren and so loved each of them for their individual traits. Perhaps her very happiest times were the huge family vacations at Surfside Beach, Texas, that began in 1964 with just her husband and children, but then evolved over the next 50 years to be an annual event that included her children and their children – 14 people together in one big boisterous house, sharing meals and laughter and conversation together. It was so many people that some of the boys had to sleep on the sofas, or on the porch. But this time there were two bathrooms. Five of Jerrys siblings, Judy (Rooney) Wheat, Hugh F. (Bo) Maguire, Malcolm J. (Mac) Maguire, Anna Catherine (Toddy) Ryan, and, Anthony F. (Tony) Maguire have all passed away. were all beloved by Jerry, and she by them. Her surviving brothers are Charley Maguire of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bill Maguire and Philip J. Maguire of Oklahoma City. |
▰ Carl Rupert Died February 24, … More Information |
On February 24, 1981, Carl Rupert, 63 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: February 25, 1981 in "CoffeyvilleJournal (KS)" |
▰ Ted C Rupe Died September 13, … More Information |
Ted C Rupe, age 76 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully September 13, 2006. Obituary published: September 14, 2006 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Norman Paul Rupe Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Naomi Ruth Rupe Died February 15, … More Information |
Naomi Ruth Rupe, age 81 of Miami, Oklahoma, died on February 15, 2005. Obituary published: February 16, 2005 in "CoffeyvilleJournal (KS)" |
▰ J T Rupe Died December 13, … More Information |
J T Rupe, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 13, 2003. RUPE was 73. Obituary published: December 14, 2003 in "Norman Transcript" |
▰ J T Rupe Died December 01, … More Information |
J T Rupe, age 73 of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed from this life on December 1, 2003. Obituary published: December 02, 2003 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Henry Rupe Died June 30, … More Information |
Henry Rupe, age 96 of Duncan, Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest June 30, 2004. Obituary published: July 01, 2004 in "Duncan Banner" |
▰ David "Shane" Rupe Died April 07, … More Information |
David "Shane" Rupe, of Edmond, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2002. David was 27. Obituary published: April 08, 2002 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ David Rupe Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Cecil Rupe Died August 17, … More Information | Cecil Rupe, born March 5, 1930 died August 17, 2017 in Oklahoma. Cecil was 87. |
▰ Brittie A Rupe Died March 08, … More Information |
Brittie A Rupe, age 97 of OKC, Oklahoma, joined the Lord March 8, 1997. Obituary published: March 09, 1997 in "Sunday Oklahoman" |
▰ Andre Jean Rupe Died November 25, … More Information |
Andre Jean Rupe, age 27 of Moore, Oklahoma, entered Heaven's gates on November 25, 1998. Obituary published: November 26, 1998 in "The Purcell Register" |
▰ Alvin A "Al" Rupe Died January 09, … More Information |
On January 9, 2008, Alvin A "Al" Rupe, 86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home. Obituary published: January 10, 2008 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Stella Irene Rupard Died October 03, … More Information |
Stella Irene Rupard, age 91 of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 3, 2004. Obituary published: October 04, 2004 in "Bartlesville E-E" |
▰ Joseph M Rup Died March 29, … More Information |
Joseph M Rup, age 85 of Oklahoma, born in New York, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2000. Obituary published: March 30, 2000 in "Newsday (NY)" |
▰ Ruth (Curry) Ruoff Died August 14, … More Information |
Ruth (Curry) Ruoff, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, entered Heaven's gates on August 14, 1997. Ruth was 74. Obituary published: August 15, 1997 in "The Oklahoman" |
▰ Ruth (Curry) Ruoff Died August 13, … More Information |
On August 13, 1997, Ruth (Curry) Ruoff, 74 of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: August 14, 1997 in "The Oklahoman" |
▰ Rebecca "Jean" (Mcdonnell) Runyon Died September 09, … More Information |
Rebecca "Jean" (Mcdonnell) Runyon, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed from this world into the next September 9, 2009. Rebecca was 45. Obituary published: September 10, 2009 in "GarvinCountyNS" |
▰ Rebecca "Jean" (Mcdonnell) Runyon Died September 07, … More Information |
Rebecca "Jean" (Mcdonnell) Runyon, age 75 of Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 7, 2009. Obituary published: September 08, 2009 in "PVDD" |
▰ Pamela Jessica (Holt) Runyon Died July 28, … More Information |
Pamela Jessica (Holt) Runyon, age 37 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest July 28, 2000. Obituary published: July 29, 2000 in "Tulsa World" |
▰ Nell Louise Runyon Died June 25, … More Information |
Nell Louise Runyon, born March 24, 1924 went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2014 in Miami, Oklahoma. Nell was 90.
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Obituary: Nell was born on 24, 1924 and passed away on , 25, 2014. Nell was a resident of Miami, Oklahoma at the time of passing. Nell was married to Tillman. |
▰ Lois Evelyn Runyon Died January 21, … More Information | Lois Evelyn Runyon, born May 7, 1929 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 21, 2016 in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Lois was 86. |
▰ John Runyon Died June 08, … More Information | John Runyon, born January 24, 1954 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 8, 2015 in Stigler, Oklahoma. John was 61. |
▰ James E Runyon Died June 19, … More Information | James E Runyon, born September 22, 1942 passed from this life on June 19, 2017 in Oklahoma. James was 74. |
▰ James Michael Runyon Died June 06, … More Information | James Michael Runyon, born August 13, 1960 died on June 6, 2016 in Hurst, Oklahoma. James was 55. |
▰ Freddie Jean Runyon Died August 17, … More Information |
Freddie Jean Runyon, born November 22, 1928 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 17, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Freddie was 85.
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Obituary: Freddie was born on 22, 1928 and passed away on , 17, 2014. Freddie was a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma at the time of passing. Freddie was married to Phillip. |
▰ Earl F Runyon Died April 09, … More Information |
Earl F Runyon, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died on April 9, 2007. Earl was 90. Obituary published: April 10, 2007 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Earl Connie Runyon Died August 03, … More Information | Earl Connie Runyon, born September 10, 1918 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 3, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Earl was 95. |
▰ Clarence H Runyon Died March 14, … More Information |
Clarence H Runyon, age 81 of Oklahoma, born in Trenton, New Jersey, entered eternal life March 14, 2002. Obituary published: March 15, 2002 in "Daily Oklahoman" |
▰ Peggy Colene Runyan Died June 15, … More Information | Peggy Colene Runyan, born October 25, 1935 departed this life Sunday June 15, 2017 in Oklahoma. Peggy was 81. |
▰ Nicholas Levi Runyan Died August 30, … More Information |
Nicholas Levi Runyan, 23, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2004 in Oklahoma. Obituary published: August 31, 2004 in "Coloradoan (CO)" |
▰ Merle B Runyan Died December 28, … More Information |
Merle B Runyan, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Merle December 28, 1975. Merle was 49. Obituary published: December 29, 1975 in "CoffeyvilleJournal (KS)" |
▰ Mary Imogene "Jeanie" (Finney) Runyan Died May 24, … More Information |
Mary Imogene "Jeanie" (Finney) Runyan, of Oklahoma, born in Kalaway Co, Kentucky, died on May 24, 2007. Mary was 84. Obituary published: May 25, 2007 in "GrahamLeader (TX)" |
▰ J G Runyan Died October 03, … More Information |
J G Runyan, of Oklahoma, born in Texas, died on October 3, 1997. RUNYAN was 86. Obituary published: October 04, 1997 in "San Angelo S-T (TX)" |
▰ Dorothy Maxine Runyan Died February 21, … More Information |
On February 21, 2000, Dorothy Maxine Runyan, 78, of Tulsa, Oklahoma left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home. Obituary published: February 22, 2000 in "Tulsa World" |
▰ Clairissa Kay Runyan Died July 11, … More Information | Clairissa Kay Runyan, born April 20, 1967 went into the presence of the Lord on July 11, 2017 in Oklahoma. Clairissa was 50. |
▰ Minnie Marie (Duncan) Runson Died June 08, … More Information |
Minnie Marie (Duncan) Runson, age 89 of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, entered Heaven's gates on June 8, 2002. Obituary published: June 09, 2002 in "Claremore D-P" |
▰ Minnie M Runson Died June 08, … More Information |
Minnie M Runson, 89, of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 8, 2002. Obituary published: June 09, 2002 in "Claremore D-P" |
▰ Wyndham Runningwater Died September 12, … More Information |
Wyndham Runningwater, born July 9, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 12, 2014 in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Wyndham was 68.
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Obituary: Wyndham was born on 9, 1946 and passed away on , 12, 2014. Wyndham was a resident of Weatherford, Oklahoma at the time of passing. Wyndham was married to Minita. |
▰ Minita Emma Runningwater Died August 15, … More Information |
Minita Emma Runningwater, born August 5, 1947 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 15, 2015 in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Minita was 68.
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Obituary: Minita was born on 5, 1947 and passed away on , 15, 2015. Minita was a resident of Weatherford, Oklahoma at the time of passing. Minita was married to Wyndam. |
▰ Sandra Darlene "Sandy" (Corn) Runnestrand Died October 14, … More Information |
Sandra Darlene "Sandy" (Corn) Runnestrand, age 59 of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 14, 2012. Obituary published: October 15, 2012 in "Bartlesville E-E" |
▰ Donald L Bear Runner Died August 22, … More Information | Donald L Bear Runner, born April 8, 1966 died August 22, 2017 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Donald was 51. |
▰ Helen Louise (Hancock) Runnels-Keltner Died April 22, … More Information |
Helen Louise (Hancock) Runnels-Keltner, age 70 of Oklahoma, born in Garden City, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on April 22, 1997. Obituary published: April 23, 1997 in "Hawk Eye (IA)" |
▰ Wilma Mae (Hammons) Runnels Died April 12, … More Information |
Wilma Mae (Hammons) Runnels, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 12, 2004. Wilma was 67. Obituary published: April 13, 2004 in "Country C" |
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