NATHAN HALE ALUMNI FOUNDATION - Class of 1970 Memorials

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Class of '70 Directory Class of '70 News

Carla Adams-Martin	Neil W. Anderson	Kyle M. Baker 1974	Brad G. Baldwin
Bob S. Ballard	Harley U. Biggs 2009 junior photo	Rhonda Brassfield-Donica	Kathleen Bruner-Calvert
Richard E. Campbell	Mike E. Chancey	Diana R. Charles-Reynolds	Nancy R. Charloe
Tom L. Dooley	Steve Feck 2009	Shaun Gates	Gary L. Hahn
Kevin Hall	Debbie K. Heslep-Petterson	Vicki A. Hamilton	Stephanie Henderson
Linda M. Higgins	Susan L. Hoff	Martha P. Hood	Ron E. Houtman
Julie Howard-Sherrow 2005	Linda S. Howell	Kevin E. Hull	Craig T. Jackman
Robert Jaggers 2005	Steve T. Kneale	Terry Laird-Delwiche	Janice K. Level
Carolyn E. Lomax	Pamela S Douglas-Martin 2007	Shirley Mason	Nicholas W. Mihos
Janice A. Moody	Bruce W. Novak	Lou Ann Pacetti-Radke 2008	Loie A. Pascoe, III
Patrick K. Phillips	James Philpot	Bruce N. Pilz	Frankie Pitezel Sophomore photo
Bob C. Reagor	R. Janie Reid	Bobby Rosensky	Rex Sallee
Bob Sexton	Patti Smith	Phil D. Stinebuck	Philip E. Test
Bill B. Tietgens aka Bill Teegins	Harold D. VanCuren 2009	Tom D. Zachary	Joel D. Zane

Harley Upton Biggs Jr., 57, laborer, died Friday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Bible Church.

Tulsa World 8/27/2009

Steve Feck, 58, unexpectedly passed away June 28th, 2009. He was born February 19, 1951, in Indianapolis. He attended Broad Ripple High School until his senior year when he moved to Tulsa, OK. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School and later attended Oklahoma University.

Steve was a dedicated employee at Tulsa Plastics for 18 years. He is survived by: a daughter, Allie Feck; sister, Barb (Tom) Stayton; brother, Darrell Feck; niece, Megan Stayton; nephew, Ryan Stayton, and his longtime girlfriend, Cathy Doerr.

Steve was a huge Indy 500 fan, loved rock and roll, and was an extraordinary cook. He will also be remembered for being a great friend and having a kind-hearted nature.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, July 3 from 12 to 2 p.m., prior to the 2 p.m. service at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. The family asks that donations be made to the C.A.R.E. foundation in support of Long Q T Syndrome at: www.longqt.com

Harold David VanCuren, longtime resident of Owasso, passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, at his residence at the age of 58.

Harold was born in Bartlesville, OK to John William Fredrick and Martha (Bugh) VanCuren on January 18, 1951. His early years were spent in Venezuela as an "oil field brat" where his dad was an electrical supervisor. They moved to Tulsa when he was eight. A graduate of Nathan Hale High School Class of 1970, Harold attended both NEO at Miami, OK and OSU, but later switched to "the other side" and was an ardent OU fan where his son Adam graduated.

On April 27, 1974, he and Mary Ann Lieber were united in marriage at Tulsa. They have made their home in Owasso for the past 30 years. Harold began working for American Airlines with plant maintenance in 1990, and at the same time worked part time for Mesa Products until a few years ago.

He loved riding a motorcycle and would often take off on "any decent day" to ride the back roads of Oklahoma. Harold was a dog lover and had one by his side most of his life. On Sunday evenings, he would smoke a cigar and listen to blues on the back porch. He enjoyed trying different kinds of beer, never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face.

Harold was a faithful, loving and helpful husband who worked hard his whole life. It would be hard to imagine a more perfect son, husband, father, brother, uncle or friend. He will forever be in the memories of those lives he touched. He loved and supported his 2 sons without hesitation each day of their lives. They will be forever guided by his compassion for others and his love for life.

Those that survive and hold many cherished memories are his: wife - Mary Ann of the home; two sons; father, John VanCuren of Tulsa; brother, John VanCuren, II of Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Harold was preceded in death by his mother.

Those that would like to honor Harold may do so by making memorial contributions in his memory in lieu of flowers to: The Rejoice Foundation, 13413 E. 106th Street North, Owasso 74055; Cancer Sucks, PO Box 1091, Bixby 74008 or to BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse, Oklahoma Chapter, PO Box 580084, Tulsa 74158-0084.

Lou Ann Pacetti-Radtke, born April 7, 1952, ascended to the heavens on Saturday, October 25, 2008.

Lou Ann was born in Tulsa, OK and was raised by her parents, Louise and Gale Pacetti of Tulsa. Lou Ann graduated from Nathan Hale High School and worked in the financial and publishing markets, before her love for the Lord lead her to work with the Mardel Christian Book Store.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gale Pacetti. She is survived by: her husband, Russel Radtke; her mother, Louise Pacetti; her daughter, Lindsey; her sister, Vanessa Shirlock; her 2 grandchildren; her brother, Joe Pacetti of Dallas, TX and her son, Doug Burke of Oklahoma City.

Lou Ann was a beautiful wife and gracious mother. Her laughter and smile warmed the hearts of all who encountered her. We love her dearly and will miss her as long as we shall live.

	Pamela Sue Douglas-Martin 54, a resident of Beggs, died in Beggs on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Oct. 5, 1952. She married John Phillip Martin on Aug. 29, 1987. She was a Customer Service Supervisor for HSBC for eight years. Preceding her in death was a brother, Steve Douglas.
Survivors include her husband, her parents, a daughter and son-in-law, a son and daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, three sisters, two step-brothers, two step-sisters and her two dogs, Princess and Biscuit. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Jared Douglas will officiate. Burial will be at the Durant Cemetery in Durant, Oklahoma.

P.E. "Buddy" Gardner, Class of '66, 58, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 22, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Buddy was born in Claremore, OK, November 21, 1947 and graduated

from Tulsa Nathan Hale in 1966. In 1967, he joined the Air Force and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. In March of 2005 Buddy celebrated 20 years with American Airlines and was an Inspector at the time he became ill.

Buddy is survived by his mother, a sister, his wife, Nancy Dodds-Gardner Class of '70, 2 daughters, a granddaughter and 3 step-children. His laughter and cooking will be missed around deer camp.

11/27/05 Robert "Rob" Jaggers, passed away last month as a result of liver cancer. While he did not graduate with us in 1970 (his father was transferred to Oklahoma City his senior year), he was a member of our class during his sophomore and junior years. He was a valued member of the band, playing trumpet as I recall. He had lived in South Florida the last several years of his life. His sister and aunt survived the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995, and his father would have been in the Murrah Building had he not been on vacation. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

submitted by Dianna McDonough-Reynolds, Class of '70

Julie W. Howard-Sherrow, 53, of Tulsa died May 22, 2005. She was born May 20, 1952 in Normal, Illinois. She was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School in 1970 and attended Oklahoma State University. She worked as an Addictions Counselor in Pennsylvania. Survivors include her mother, a sister, and a daughter.

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Bill Teegins (Tietgens)

Known as the voice of OSU sports, Teegins announced play-by-play for OSU football and men's basketball. He also was sports director at KWTV in Oklahoma city. This was Teegins' 11th season with the Cowboys and 13th year with KWTV. Teegins' voice was instantly recognizable for his enthusiastic call, "HE GOT IT!" when an OSU player made a basket. In an interview last summer, Teegins said his favorite hangout was Gallagher-Iba Arena and that the best time he ever has was going to the Final Four with the Cowboys in 1995.

Although he was born in Minnesota, Teegins spent most of his life in Oklahoma, graduating from Tulsa Hale High School in 1970 and attended the University of Tulsa. Teegins is survived by his wife and his daughter.

This photo of Bill was found in Hale's 1983 Patriot. He was back at Hale as a reporter for Channel 6, interviewing varsity quarterback, David Vickers.

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