Helen Lorraine Lauterbach

       
Name Helen Lorraine Lauterbach 4, Mother
Birth 20 Aug 1916, Near Mazie, Mayes County, Oklahoma
Birth Memo In what later became known as the Gentry home.
Death 1 Dec 2003, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma6 Age: 87
Death Memo Peacefully at 8:20 AM, in her apartment at Country Club of Woodland Hills.
Burial 6 Dec 2003, Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma6
Burial Memo Main, Row 27, beside her brother John. Services 12:30 PM, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Residence Sep 1934, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Residence 1937, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Residence 1969, Villa Park, Du Page County, Illinois
Reside Memo Moved with Standard Oil Company to work in downtown Chicago Loop.
Residence 1977, Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas
Retirement 1980, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Retire Memo 7500 South Juniper Place.
Residence 28 Dec 2001, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma Age: 85
Reside Memo Country Club of Woodland Hills
Education 1936, Teaching Certificate, Northeastern Teachers College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Education 3 Jun 1940, B.S. Business Administration, University of Tulsa
Occupation Teacher, Secretary, Oil company office employee.6
Religion Disciples of Christ, Christian6
Cause of death Lung Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease (confirmed by brain autopsy).6
Father George William Lauterbach (1882-1973)
Mother Vera Blanche Winters (1891-1981)
Notes
An avid flower gardener, who always had many flowers in her well tended beds and yard.6
Obituary
HATHCOAT -- Helen Lorraine Lauterbach, of Tulsa, OK, passed from this life on Monday, December 1, 2003 at the Country Club of Woodland Hills. She is survived by her son, Paul Hathcoat of Tool, TX and daughter, Sandra K. (Mrs. Gordon D.) Harada of Waimea, HI. Helen was born to George and Blanche Lauterbach on August 20, 1916 near Mazie, OK. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Wava E. Atchley; older brother, John M. Lauterbach; and her younger sister, Eileen M. Dugger. Helen reveled in the lives of her grandchildren, Richard L. Hathcoat (married to Sara), Scott B. Hathcoat, Grant L. Harada, Lorraine K. (Mrs. Kenneth) Woxell and Greg A. Harada. She has 3 great-grandchildren, J. Claire Hathcoat, Campbell E. Woxell and Pearl O. Hathcoat, whose presence and pictures brightened her home and her life. In 1934 she graduated from Mazie High School and entered A&M College at Stillwater, OK. She graduated from The University of Tulsa on June 3, 1940 with a B.S. in Business Administration. She married J. Paul Hathcoat on December 6, 1936 in Sapulpa, OK. Helen taught at a small, rural school house in Mayes County, OK and was Secretary of the Classroom Teachers Association in Tulsa in the late 1930's. She later joined the war effort as an office worker with an early incarnation of the Douglas Aircraft Company. Helen worked for Tuloma Gas Products, a local gas company, beginning in 1955. Tuloma was acquired by Amoco where Helen proudly worked in the marketing division for over 24 years. Before her retirement in 1980, her service with Amoco took her to Overland Park, KS and Chicago, IL. Helen retired to her treasured home at 7500 South Juniper in Broken Arrow, OK where she doted on her lawn, shrubs and flowers. With an altruistic spirit, Helen donated thousands of hours volunteering at Broken Arrow Medical Center where she served as Treasurer of the Auxiliary. She was most recently a member of the Cedar Ridge Christian Church in Broken Arrow, OK. Helen was a devoted daughter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend. She was a gregarious person who formed long lasting friendships in all areas of her life. Helen was an inspiration and hero to many because of her kindness, honesty, compassion and generosity. She passed down many of these traits to her family, not the least of which where her beautiful, curly red hair and fiery spirit. Service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. at Floral Haven Funeral Home, 6500 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK. Helen will rest with her family at Elmwood Cemetery in Wagoner, OK. In remembrance, those that wish may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 6465 S. Yale, Tulsa, OK 74136. Floral Haven, 252-2518. 387
Spouses
1 James Paul Hathcoat 6, Father
Birth 18 Sep 1915, Welch, Craig County, Oklahoma6
Death 11 Oct 2006, Southcrest Hospital, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma6 Age: 91
Death Memo 2:28 AM. Peacefully, in his sleep, with his daughter at his bedside.
Burial 13 Oct 2006, Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma6
Burial Memo 11:00am Graveside Service, Ronald Chambers, 33 Degree Mason, Officiating.
Residence 1936, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Religion Holiness, Christian. Deacon
Called Paul
Cause of death Died as result of pneumonia and possibly undiagnosed lung cancer.
Father Pirmes Hubert Hathcoat (1887-1975)
Mother Josephine Beulah Wade (1892-1989)
Notes
Called Paul.
Military
U. S. Army, Europe, World War II. Served in the Ardennes, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge.6
Marriage 6 Dec 1936, Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma
Divorce 23 Sep 1954, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma6
Children Paul LaMarr (1940-)
  Sandra Kay (Private)

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