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Ronald D. Ford
1955-2005

David M. Haymes
2001

sophomore photo
Charles "Buddy" Hipp
2003

Debra Lewis-Hipp
1954 - 1997

William "Dee" Pitezel
1954 - 2005

Chris D. Roy
1955 - 2005
   

 

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.

 

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.

Chris is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, parents, twin brother and wife, sister and husband. He is also survived by an extended family and many longtime friends.

Services will be held at Moore Funeral Home Southlawn Chapel Thursday June 23, 2005 at 10 AM to be followed by an interment at Oaklawn Cemetery.

You can share your memories of Chris with his family at www.moorefuneral.com by clicking on the "Ultimate Tributes" icon.

 

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.

 

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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