NATHAN HALE ALUMNI FOUNDATION - Class of 1961 Memorials

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Class of '61 News Class of '61 Directory

Senior Synopsis
*excerpts from Class of '61 senior newsletter

William V. "Bill" Accola 1995	Paul H. Archerd 2006	William J. Fellers	Millard W. "Sonny" Hunt 2007
Wes L. Miller 2006	Terry W. "Scorp" Orman	Linda R. Scott-Popp 1995	J. Mike Tatum 2009

John Michael Tatum passed away June 2, 2009, at his home. He was born January 27, 1943, in Tulsa, OK to John B. and Foy K. Tatum.

"Mike" is survived by 2 children: Matthew Tatum of Pryor, OK, and Michael Tatum of Manhattan, KS. Also survives of the family is brother, Phil Tatum of Las Vegas, NV and his wife; 3 grandchildren; 1 niece; 2 nephews; an aunt; numerous cousins and extended family.

Mike graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa, OK in the class of 1961. He served in the Air Force Reserves after high school, and then attended Northeastern University. Early in his career he was active in the 7-11 convenience store franchise, and then later worked as an independent realtor in the Tulsa metropolitan area. He greatly enjoyed cooking, and his time spent with family and friends.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral service will he held at Moore Southlawn Chapel, Friday June 5th, at 2 p.m. Burial will promptly follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn

Tulsa World 5/27/07 Millard "Sonny" Hunt 63, Unit Rig material handler, died Friday. Services pending.

Wesley L. Miller, 63, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2006, in Broken Arrow, OK. He was born November 30, 1942, in Cushing, OK, to Duel and Cleota Miller.

Wes was a retired Corporate Representative for Kraft Foods, a member of the Scottish Rite, and a 32 degree Mason and Shriner. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and seven grandchildren.

Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. The family suggests contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Foundation.

Paul Henry Archerd of Cleveland, OK, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006 in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 7 days. Paul was raised and received his education in Tulsa. Paul graduated from NATHAN HALE High School in 1961.

After high school Paul began working as a Lab Tech. In the late 1960's Paul accepted employment with Amoco. While working at Amoco, Paul began attending the University of Tulsa. Throughout his time with Amoco, Paul worked as Technician in the research lab.

In 1975, Paul graduated from TU with a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering. After his graduation, Paul gained employment with Phillips Petroleum. Paul worked with Phillips throughout Oklahoma and the United States, until 1983. In 1983, Paul established Paul H. Archerd Inc., a chemical engineering consulting firm. As the founder of his company, it had taken him to Egypt, Norway, Brazil, Indonesia, China and numerous other places throughout the world.

Paul loved to spend his time away from the office at his cabin south of Meramec. He loved sitting outside with the peace and quiet. He and his wife also enjoyed taking trips to Arkansas, when he wasn't in his shop woodworking.

Paul was a member of the Cleveland Church of Christ, AICHE as well as a Registered Professional Engineer. Surviving are: his wife, 2 children, 2 grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Cleveland.

Linda R. Scott

She didn't die famous or really didn't have any major accomplishments, but she was pretty awesome. The best mother ever. She married my father, who was in the army, right after high school. I was born in Tulsa. We moved to Findlay, Ohio where my dad was an aircraft mechanic for Marathon Oil Company. I had two other sisters, and mom did everything for us girls.

She was pretty talented in sewing, in fact, she designed many costumes used for theater performances and commercials. My family moved to Houston, TX back in 1984. Things kind of fell apart down there. She stayed with my father until my youngest sister was out on her own...always looking out for us girls, doing whatever she could to make us happy, putting her own happiness on the shelf. She was great mother, and then became the best grandmother. She re-married in 1993, and was so happy. She had finally found happiness for herself.

The next part of the story is somewhat tragic. I will start by saying that no matter how old my sisters and I were, my mother was always there to look over us... and that is how she died. She died August 1, 1995 in Conroe TX, trying to protect the life of my sister, who was in an abusive marriage. My sister was leaving her husband, and my mother, step-father and sister went over one evening to collect some personal items. My brother-in-law was waiting for them, and took the lives of all three that evening. My mom is laid to rest in Garwood, TX by an old catholic church with a little school right behind the cemetery. When you close your eyes you can hear the voices of little children playing. It is good place for her to be at rest.

Lora Mull, daughter of Linda Scott-Popp

ED NOTE: Lora would like to hear from her mother's classmates. You can contact her at lleemull@hotmail.com or -

Lora Lee Mull
U-453 State Route 66
Archbold, OH 43502

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