Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthOct 22, 1935, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina [49457]
DeathJun 5, 2020, Bixby, Tulsa County, Oklahoma [49457]
BurialFloral Haven Memoral Gardens, 6500 S 129th East Ave, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma [49457]
FlagsUS Air Force
FatherGreenland Ford SIDES Sr. (1894-1947)
MotherLillie Lee LINDSEY (1897-1977)
MarriageNov 23, 1958 [49457]
Obituary Online notes for Linda Jean SMITH
Linda Jean Sides, 78 of Bixby, Oklahoma passed away on March 5, 2020 surrounded in love by her family. She was born February 17, 1942 in Yuba City, California to Raymond Smith and Mildred Smith Seiglar.
More than anything in her life Linda loved being a mother and grandmother. Linda also loved all things gardening, cooking, and attending bible study. Linda was someone who thrived off of community. She very much valued being involved in the lives of her friends and neighbors.
Linda was a committed military wife for over 26 years. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, Oklahoma. Previously, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus, Oklahoma.
Linda was preceded in death by her father Raymond, her mother Mildred, her loving step-father Lon W. Seiglar, brother Del Smith, and sister Connie Johnson.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Harold Sides; three daughters Lori and Glen Morgan of Plano, Texas ,Trish and Steve Burross of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Stephanie and Tom Goekeler of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 12:30pm at Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, Oklahoma. [49458]
More than anything in her life Linda loved being a mother and grandmother. Linda also loved all things gardening, cooking, and attending bible study. Linda was someone who thrived off of community. She very much valued being involved in the lives of her friends and neighbors.
Linda was a committed military wife for over 26 years. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, Oklahoma. Previously, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Altus, Oklahoma.
Linda was preceded in death by her father Raymond, her mother Mildred, her loving step-father Lon W. Seiglar, brother Del Smith, and sister Connie Johnson.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Harold Sides; three daughters Lori and Glen Morgan of Plano, Texas ,Trish and Steve Burross of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Stephanie and Tom Goekeler of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 12:30pm at Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby, Oklahoma. [49458]
Obituary Online notes for Harold Gene (Spouse 1)
Obituary for Harold Gene Sides
Harold (Buddy) Gene Sides went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving daughters. Buddy was born in Shelby, North Carolina on October 22, 1935 to the late Greenland Ford Sides, Sr., and Lillie Lindsey Sides. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 26 years before retiring in1981. He married the love of his life, Linda Smith, on November 23, 1958, and they were married for 62 years.
Buddy was a wonderful family man. He was a loyal and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Those who knew and cared for Buddy described him as “easy to love”, “a precious man”, and a “beautiful person.” Buddy was a caring friend to all. He loved his neighbors, and church family and delighted in times they gathered.
Buddy always had a great sense of humor and loved to tell a good joke. He had a great love of music and often delighted others with impromptu singing. Anyone who was lucky enough to experience this always cherished the memory. Buddy loved traveling the world, “new” cars, and a great delicious steak. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby-active in his Sunday school class and Rockers church group.
Buddy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda; his parents, Greenland and Lillie; his sisters, Sara, Kathleen, Francis, Jackie, Peggy, Nettie Lou, Evelyn, Pansy; and brother, Ford. He is survived by his three daughters, Lori Morgan and husband, Glen, Trish Burross and husband, Steve, Stephanie Goekeler and husband, Tom; and his grandchildren, Chase and Madison Morgan, Carlie and Cole Goekeler; and grand doggie, Scooter.
Honorary Pallbearers are Glen Morgan, Tom Goekeler, Steve Burross, Chase Morgan, Cole Goekeler and Caleb Gatlin.
The family asks that you please consider a gift in Harold's memory to Riverview Baptist Church or Clare House, https://www.clarehouse.org/donate/
Visitation has been scheduled from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 14, 2020 in the Leonard & Marker Funeral Home. Graveside interment services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Monday, June 15 in the Floral Haven Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Air Force.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday in the Riverview Baptist Church, 13201 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby, OK officiated by Pastor Andy Jobe. Services will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/LeonardMarkerFunerals [49457]
Harold (Buddy) Gene Sides went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving daughters. Buddy was born in Shelby, North Carolina on October 22, 1935 to the late Greenland Ford Sides, Sr., and Lillie Lindsey Sides. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 26 years before retiring in1981. He married the love of his life, Linda Smith, on November 23, 1958, and they were married for 62 years.
Buddy was a wonderful family man. He was a loyal and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Those who knew and cared for Buddy described him as “easy to love”, “a precious man”, and a “beautiful person.” Buddy was a caring friend to all. He loved his neighbors, and church family and delighted in times they gathered.
Buddy always had a great sense of humor and loved to tell a good joke. He had a great love of music and often delighted others with impromptu singing. Anyone who was lucky enough to experience this always cherished the memory. Buddy loved traveling the world, “new” cars, and a great delicious steak. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Bixby-active in his Sunday school class and Rockers church group.
Buddy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda; his parents, Greenland and Lillie; his sisters, Sara, Kathleen, Francis, Jackie, Peggy, Nettie Lou, Evelyn, Pansy; and brother, Ford. He is survived by his three daughters, Lori Morgan and husband, Glen, Trish Burross and husband, Steve, Stephanie Goekeler and husband, Tom; and his grandchildren, Chase and Madison Morgan, Carlie and Cole Goekeler; and grand doggie, Scooter.
Honorary Pallbearers are Glen Morgan, Tom Goekeler, Steve Burross, Chase Morgan, Cole Goekeler and Caleb Gatlin.
The family asks that you please consider a gift in Harold's memory to Riverview Baptist Church or Clare House, https://www.clarehouse.org/donate/
Visitation has been scheduled from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 14, 2020 in the Leonard & Marker Funeral Home. Graveside interment services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Monday, June 15 in the Floral Haven Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Air Force.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday in the Riverview Baptist Church, 13201 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby, OK officiated by Pastor Andy Jobe. Services will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/LeonardMarkerFunerals [49457]