NATHAN HALE ALUMNI FOUNDATION - Class of 1972 Memorials

If you know of Nathan Hale Alumni that are deceased, please send obituaries,
personal remembrances or other information for our "Memorials" section.

M. Rick Allsop	Kurt A. Barksdale 2008	N. Jerry Beller, Jr.	Sheryl D. Bolt
Larry A. Butler (Jr. photo)	Robert B. Coon (Jr. photo)	Steve Curry	Janet Dahlstrom-Blackwood 2007
John P. French	Diana L. McConahy-Gallagher 2007	Rick M. Garroutte	Gregg A. Gingrich
Teresa Gowin-Stone 2003	T. Johnny Johnson, Jr.	Sherie E. Kifer	Doug K. Lack
Monte C. Lee Aug 22, 2005	Patrick S. Long 2003	Paul G. Mader 2003	Craig J. Martin 1991
Doug C. Martin 2005	Wendy L. McCall 2004	David G. McClure II	Dennis B. Moffett
Su Monroe-Emery	Mike W. Naylor (Jr. photo)	Mark A. Phillips	Lee C. Reese
Steve K. Rose	Ken Sanders 1975	Connie M. Saunders	Larry A. Shaffer
Mike W. Shelton 2005	Jerry B. Snow (Jr. photo)	Lynn E. Soukup-Winters 2006	Phil D. Starr
A. Bob Wilkins	Beth Williams-Bellew 2005

Michael Wayne Shelton, 51, of Alma, Arkansas formerly of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, in a local hospital. He was a retired vice president of Safe-Lite Auto Glass and a member of the Black Widow Motorcycle Club.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy; four daughters, Brandi Shelton of Fort Smith, Jennifer Shelton of Tulsa, Melissa Taylor of Springfield, Mo., and Dana Robinson of Blue Eye, Mo.; two sons, Christopher Shelton of Fort Smith and Michael Shelton II of Alma; and eight grandchildren.

Published 11/10/2005 Fort Smith, AR Times Record

Janet Dahlstrom-Blackwood, an artist and former Tulsa-area March of Dimes queen, died Friday [9/7/07] in Portland, OR. She was 53.

Services were held in Portland, OR., under the direction of Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie, OR. No local services are planned.

Blackwood was born Nov. 13, 1953, in Tulsa to Myrna and Raynold Dahlstrom.

In the summer of 1954, at just 7 months old, she was stricken with acute paralytic polio. The disease left her a paraplegic. As a 1-year-old, she was sponsored by Douglas Aircraft Co. in the polio queen contest for the March of Dimes. Her father was an employee of the company.

The contest to find the "Queen of the March of Dimes" was publicized by The Tulsa Tribune. Her photo was published alongside those of 11 other little girls with infantile paralysis. Readers could vote for their favorite by donating a dime per vote.

On Jan. 21, 1955, the day she was announced the winner of the contest, the Tribune described Janet as "the little blonde beauty with sparkling blue eyes." She represented the March of Dimes during its fundraising telethons Jan. 28-29, 1961.

Blackwood attended Tulsa Public Schools and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in art education.

She remained active throughout her life, playing wheelchair basketball, teaching art classes and building and carving unique baby cradles. Her artwork was displayed throughout the Mulino, OR area.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Blackwood; her mother, Myrna Dahlstrom; a son, Zac Blackwood; two daughters, Snow Blackwood Rodriguez and Maggie Blackwood; and a sister, Beth Ezarik.

Patrick Stephen Long, 49, passed away on April 22, 2003. He was born on March 11, 1954, in Kansas City, MO. Pat was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School, Tulsa, OK, Class of 1972.

Music was always an important part of his life. He moved from the Tulsa area to Nashville, TN to pursue a career in music. When he returned to

Tulsa 2 years ago, his music returned with him. Friends and family regularly share their enthusiasm and their talents at "guitar pulls" that originated with Pat.

This gentle man leaves behind many friends, both new and old, too numerous to name. He was loved by so many. Surviving are 2 daughters, a brother and sister, his father and mother. He was preceded in death in 1992 by a younger brother, James Robert Long.

ED. NOTE: Pat was a member of, and song-writer for the popular Blue Rose Cafe band in Norman, OK. After his death in 2003, the band came together for a reunion and tribute to Pat in Norman. If you visit the reunion web site, you'll find photos and clips of Pat's music.

www.bluerosefamily.com

photo courtesy of www.bluerosefamily.com

Douglas Charles Martin, 51, passed away on May 7, 2005. Born in Tulsa, OK, he graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1972. His journey through life lead him from Tulsa to Norman, OK, Eureka Springs, AR, San Diego, CA and finally to the Seattle, WA area. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor which gave his family and friends the gift of laughter and joy. At the same time, his eloquent way with words in those rare,

serious moments was truly inspirational. He was passionately proud and deeply devoted to his family. His place in our hearts will always be filled with wonderful memories and the positive influence from the traits of a good man.

He is survived by his loving wife of more than 20 years, 2 daughters, his father, a brother, 2 sisters and countless loyal and caring friends.

Craig Jay Martin, 36, beloved son, husband and father, passed away February 10, 1991 as a result of a car accident. He was employed by Empire Roofing and Insulation Co. He was born in Akron, OH, April 21, 1954.

Craig enjoyed the outdoors, the lakes in Oklahoma and riding motorcycles when he was younger. His yellow convertible 383 Barracuda would be remembered by many

of his friends, a car in which he had a lot of fun. Craig had a laughter that was contagious, and a humor to match.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, a step-daughter, his parents, a brother and sister. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.