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If you know of
Nathan Hale Alumni that are deceased, please send obituaries,
personal remembrances or other information for our "Memorials" section.
Class of '73 Directory Class of '73 News
 Davy C. Campbell 2003 |
 Stuart L. Day 2009 |
 Ronald D. Ford 2005 |
 David M. Haymes 2001 |
 sophomore photo Charles "Buddy" Hipp 2003 |
 Debra Lewis-Hipp 1997 |
Karen E. McConkay-Friley 2008 |
 William "Dee" Pitezel 2005 |
 Robert J. "Bob" Purinton 2009 |
 Chris D. Roy 2005 |
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Robert James Purinton, Jr. was born February 3, 1955. He finished his marathon against cancer August 2, 2009, at the age of 54. A life-long Tulsan, Bob graduated from Hale High School in 1973, and went on to graduate first in his class with a chemical engineering degree from the University of Tulsa. He served for several years on the advisory board for the College of Engineering and was an avid TU basketball and football fan. |
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His career as a chemical engineer included a national
IR100 award for innovative technical achievement and several
national and international patents for pipeline cleaning processes
he developed for Dowell. Bob and his family lived in Paris, France
for three years while he worked at the Schlumberger international
headquarters and traveled extensively. Most recently, he worked for
Tulsa Heaters, Inc. designing fire heaters for refineries,
particularly in Canada.
Bob was known for his strong faith, his intellectual abilities and his passion for music and running. He could regularly be spotted jogging through downtown during his lunch hour.
His love of music led to many years with Tulsa
Oratorio Chorus. His position as their marketing director made him a
visible activist for great choral music in the city. A lifelong
member of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, Bob sang in the
choir every Sunday, played handbells, enjoyed lead roles in numerous
musical productions and was a leader in the Maranatha Sunday School
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Bob was devoted to his family, which includes his
wife, Janet; children, Beth, Jennifer and Jason, two
granddaughters, his parents, Neva Jean and Robert J. Purinton,
Sr. Also surviving him are his sisters, Suzanne Bruce and her
husband, Ed and Dr. Marjean Purinton. Bob will be missed by a
host of good friends. His faith was profound and his life was a
wonderful example of integrity, hope and determination.
A memorial service will be held 11 am, Friday, August 7, 2009, at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. The family asks that donations be made in Bob's name to the Boston Avenue Methodist Church Music Fund or Tulsa Oratorio Chorus. These gifts can also be made on-line at www.ninde.com Published Tulsa World 8/05/2009 |
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from Connie Hamernik-Doverspike: Bob was a University of Tulsa fan and patron of the arts. I saw him at rock concerts, local theatre, and always at TU football games. He will be missed when the season begins. |
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Stuart Lloyd Day,
54, born November 8, 1954, died April 20, 2009. Preceded in death
by: parents, Charles E. and Clelia M. Day; and brother, James P.
Day.
Stuart was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School and the University of Tulsa. He was employed for many years by the Philbrook Art Center and later by the Sherwin Miller Museum. Stuart was an amateur photographer, classical guitarist and enjoyed time with family and friends. |
| He is survived by: brother: Rick of Tulsa; sister, Nancy Pinson (Lynn) of Tipton; two nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins, grand nieces and nephews; an uncle, an aunt and his beloved, Joyce Brown of Tulsa. Service was held April 25, 2009 at Rose Hill Cemetery. |
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Karen Elaine
McConkay-Friley, 53, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Tulsa. She
was born in Tulsa on April 30, 1955, and graduated from Nathan Hale
High School in 1973. For many years, Karen had been active in
several competitive pool leagues. She was preceded in death by: her father, Richard R. McConkay DDS; her step-father Gary Patterson; and grandfather Otis Winchester. Karen is survived by: her fiancé Pat Quinn; son Michael Chahanovich; grandson Gabriel John Chahanovich; mother Diane Parrett; her grandmother Alice Winchester; sister Jan Glendening; brother Rick McConkay; half-brothers Cullen and Kyle McConkay, 3 nieces, a nephew and many good friends. |
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Debra Sue Lewis-Hipp , 42, died Saturday, October 4, 1997. She was born in Tulsa, November 30, 1954, the daughter of Roger J. and Rachel Allen Lewis. Debbie resided all of her life in Tulsa and was a 1973 graduate of Nathan Hale High School. Survivors include her mother, 2 sons, a daughter, a grandson, 4 brothers, Ronald and Donald Lewis, Terry Lewis, James Lewis, 2 sisters, Janet and Linda, her maternal grandmother, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A private graveside service will be conducted under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel. |
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Christopher Don Roy, the son of Florence J. and John L. Roy, was born May 18, 1955 in Tulsa, OK. Chris passed away June 17, 2005 in Houston, TX. He attended Hoover Elementary School, Whitney Junior High, and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1973.
Chris was
an avid motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed owning foreign grand touring cars,
and watching Formula One car races. There was almost nothing Chris liked
better than keeping in touch with his friends and having a good time.
Chris had an amazing photographic memory, which made him very adept in his
career as an Advisory Technical Services Consultant with BMC Software in
Houston, Texas. You can share your memories of Chris with his family at www.moorefuneral.com by clicking on the "Ultimate Tributes" icon. |
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Ronald Dean Ford, 49, born September 19, 1955, left this life Friday, May 27, 2005, at St. John Hospital. He was a self-employed carpenter. Graduate of Nathan Hale High School Class of 1973. Survived by his son, mother, father, 5 brothers and a sister, 16 nieces and nephews; 9 great-nieces and nephews and many friends. |
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William "Dee" Pitezel, 50, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, with his family beside him. He fought a long battle of medical complications from pneumonia and surgeries. He was born on September, 26, 1954, in Tulsa, OK. Dee graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1973. He was the Oklahoma Class 4A state wrestling champion his senior year. He was President and owner of the "tidiest little print shop in Tulsa," Pitezel's Ink and Print, founded in 1978. On April 2, 1988, Dee married the love of his life, Deby Despault (Class of '75). Dee Was a devoted son, husband, brother, father and friend who will forever be remembered us a man of faith, understanding and strong work ethic with a love for his big family like no other. Dee is survived by his wife, daughter, son, granddaughter, 6 brothers & sisters, 21 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Lee, and sisters Frankie and Nancy. You can share your memories of Dee with his family at www.moorefuneral.com by clicking on the "Ultimate Tributes" icon. |
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