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2- The Elk City News July 19, 2023 Round Terry Whitson Whitson was born October Town 9th, 1957, in Cheyenne, Oklaho- ma to Gayle Ann (Bingham) and . Joe Whitson. He passed away in July 20 Elk City, Oklahoma on Sunday, The Michael Corley July 9th, 2023, at the age of 65 Magic Show - 11:00am years and 9 months. - 12:00pm, Carnegie Li- ‘Terry grew up in Cheyenne, Oklahoma where he attended brary. school and graduated in 1976. In his senior year of high school, July 21 Western Okla Oilmen’s »)) he was on the All-Star Lineup Roster for basketball. After graduation he enlisted in the Invitational, Elk City Golf United States Army, where he Course. Pictured are Carrie Cham- served until, he was honorably bers, Margaux Enzone, with discharged. After his discharge he returned home to Cheyenne. Sarah Senger and husband He married Betty (Sadler) on December 15th, 1979, had their son, Reading Ranger - 4:00pm - Patrick. Courtesy photo. 5:00pm, Carnegie Library. Shea, and they made their home in Cheyenne. After their divorce in 1984, Terry moved to Watonga, Oklahoma, before moving back Movies in the Park “Toy Senger to Elk City, Oklahoma where he met Jamie (Anders). They married on July 16th, 1994, where they had their two daughters, Chelsea Story 4”, Ackley Park, by Continued from page 1. and Katelynn, they made their home in various places throughout One Church. western Oklahoma. Following their divorce in 1996, Terry dedicat- ed his life to raising his children. Terry loved his family more than When Senger compared her anything, he was a very generous man who would go out of his July 22 nursing career in hospitals and way to help anyone. He enjoyed buying and selling vehicles, going EC Motorsports Park Rac- working in the school system, to garage sales, western movies, but his passions in life were his es - Dirt Dog 305 Sprints she found the job in hospitals family, his dog Gracie, and especially spending time and picking to be stressful, but very rou- on his grandchildren. Terry loved to tell some wild stories to his Rnd. 5, Sooner Ltd. Mod- tine. The school day always kids and grandchildren, whether they were true or not, we don’t ified Series, ECMP Factory brought something new to know. Terry was baptized and saved in 1973 at the Baptist Church Stocks, USRA Tuners. conquer. of Cheyenne. “Every day was a new day at Terry is preceded in death by his mother Gayle Ann, his father July 23 school. You never knew what Joe Whitson, stepfather Bud Saville, and his grandparents. Vacation Bible School, you're going to experience in Terry is survived by his 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Shea helping to take care of stu- School nurses work as a team during COVID. Pictured Whitson, wife, Crystal and grandsons, Ethan Garrison, Rylyn United Methodist Church, dents and staff members. You are Lindsay Marks and Sarah Chambers. Courtesy photo Whitson of Sayre, Oklahoma; Chelsea Wilson, husband, Quinton just never knew what you were and grandson, Quade Wilson of Canute, Oklahoma; Katelynn July 24 going to be dealing with,” Sen- This included how to take care attitude, but she was an ICU Snider, husband, Levi, and granddaughter Shealynn Whitson, Vacation Bible School, ger said. of themselves so they could be nurse, andI trust her instincts. grandsons Westyn, Cashyn, Brayson, and Kayson Snider of Burns United Methodist Church. The kids have been the productive in the classroom. She always has the kids as her Flat, Oklahoma; one brother, Danny Whitson of Cheyenne, Okla- best part of her job. She said “Our goal was always to top priority. Lindsay is a dang homa; one sister, Kristi Whitson of Hitchcock, Oklahoma; aunt, that the relationships that she keep kids healthy so they could good nurse,” Senger said. Linda McSperitt, husband, Terry of Watonga, Oklahoma; uncle Taco & Tours, Corn Bible made with students of all ages learn better,” she noted. COVID opened her eyes Mike Whitson of Mustang, Oklahoma ; aunt, Wanda Whitson of Academy, rsvp to info@ were what she loved, along Senger never expected to the mental health needs in Cheyenne, Oklahoma and host of nieces, nephews, relatives and combible.org. 6PM-7PM. with working with the staff school nurse to be in her career and around Elk City. She found friends. members. path, but she said that she was out there are limited resources Services will be held on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at 11:00 AM “Bach year I tried to get glad she had the opportunity in the area; therefore, Senger at the Main Street Baptist Church in Elk City, Oklahoma. Address July 25 into each school and learn a to do it. She would not have wanted to go back to school to 1100 N Main St, Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 Vacation Bible School, little bit about each grade level. changed a thing about the past learn how to help people with United Methodist Church. I wanted to be present so the 11 years. their mental health issues. She “Tt (being a school nurse) is working on her nurse prac- Willie Hubbard kids would know that nurses don’t have to be scary, and that gave me a lot of experience in tioner degree to become a psy- they could talk to us,” she add- dealing with people, dealing chiatric mental health nurse July 26 with emotions, and dealing practioner. Willie (Bill) Gene Hubbard ed. Vacation Bible School, ‘The time that she had to with health issues. I think it ‘As Senger leaves her post was born on February 2, 1932, in United Methodist Church. deal with COVID has been an made me a more well-rounded at the school, she wants to his family home in Elk City Okla- obviously difficult time, but nurse. I think it really made me tell parents to heed the advice homa to parents Gladys and Wil- Senger also found that the cas- more accepting of people who from the people who spend liam Cecil Hubbard. He passed es of child abuse were equally may not have the same view- time with their children, their July 27 as difficult. She was surprised points as I do,” Senger said. teachers, and the nurses. from this life to his eternal life Vacation Bible School, to find out just how much it She learned how to have “If the school nurse says in Heaven at 91 years of age on United Methodist Church. happens in Elk City. difficult conversations with something or has a concern, April 14, 2023, after complica~ “I knew bad things were parents, and always kept their or the teacher has a concern, tions of a stroke in late January. happening to kids, and yet I children first in her mind. She listen to them. They want to Bill graduated from Merritt Summer Sizzlin Sidewalk had to go home, the same as knew that a parent may need do what's best for your child. High School and went on to re- Sale, Elk City Business- to hear what she had to say, the teachers had to. I did’t feel All kids are going to make mis- right about a situation, but I and for the most part they lis- takes and that’s okay, Listen to ceive an accounting degree as es - Retail District. 8PM- knew that we did our due dil- tened to her. the school nurses so you can well as his Master's in Education 10PM. igence. We reported to the Over the years as the help your child overcome so from Southwestern State College proper people, and then it was school nurse, she has worked they can learn. School nurses in Weatherford. It was there on July 28 out of my hands. I still didn’t with Doreen Robinson, Sheila are not there for the money, campus where he first laid eyes on Zelma (Lois) Luchau and asked have a good feeling about it,” Summer Sizzlin Sidewalk she said. they are there for your chil- Smith, and most recently Lind- her if he could “carry” her home. Bill and Lois married on August Sale, Elk City Business- Although Senger had to say Marks. Senger said that dren,’ Senger concluded. 31, 1952. Bill began teaching in Gotebo, Oklahoma, in 1955. Two es - Retail District. 8PM- deal with the tough issue of she has enjoyed each one, and Senger is the daughter of sons and a daughter were born during this teaching assignment. abuse, she was also there for trusts Marks to carry on in her Steve and Vicki Chambers and Bill was also farming and raising cattle back on the family farm 10PM. emotional support for the stu- absence. sister to Carrie Chambers who in Elk City, In 1959, Bill moved his family to Elk City, Oklahoma, dents. “She (Marks) is definite- is married to Margaux Enzone. and joined the faculty at Elk City Public Schools teaching algebra, Movies in the Park, Super Senger said, “Sometimes ly someone I trust. I would She is married to Patrick, and geometry, calculus, and trigonometry. He continued to farm and Mario Bro. Movie. 9PM - kids need to know that some- they have two boys, Evan and trust her to take care of me two more sons were born. There have been many former students one cares about them. I would Carter who are attending col- ifI were in the hospital. I feel proclaim that he is the reason they grew to love math, Bill was 11M, Ackley Park by One have certain kids every year like I probably have a calmer lege. Church. gentle, slow to anger, consistent and hard working. He concluded that would gravitate to the his teaching career in Hammon, Oklahoma where he taught from nurse's. office. They would Do you have an event or something else you would come by and say hi every day. I think I enjoyed it just as much PSO Brings Better, 1983-1992. Bill earned the honor of Teacher of the Year at both Elk City and Hammon. He was named VIM - Very Important Member by the Retired Educators in 2023. like to share with the com- Brighter Area Lighting as they did. They just needed Bill and his sons constructed Elk Creek Mobile and RV Park in munity in the Round Town someone to say, ‘Hey, have a good day.” 1981. The Park was a long-standing Good Sam member and won Calendar? Email the in- She found the biggest suc- to Elk City the National Park of the Year in 2004. Bill and Lois ran the park formation for the event to cess of beinga school nurse was. until selling the property and business in 2005. [email protected] in the education that they were Bill cared deeply for his hometown of Elk City. From volunteer able to provide for students. TULSA - Public Service from LEDs is more focused, ing with youth groups in his earlier years and lending a hand in Company of Oklahoma (PSO) meaning less of the illumina- ‘major fundraising events with Lois in the later years. rElkCituNews will soon start converting tion is wasted into the sky. Bill and Lois were avid travelers, starting with their young fam- leased area lights in Elk City to LED lights also take less ily on summer trips to Red River, New Mexico, and later to Bran- new technology that will im- time to warm up and will elim- son, Missouri. They also enjoyed taking their ever-growing family, prove visibility for homeown- inate the eerie yellow glow which includes 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchil- ers and businesses. of old highpressure sodium dren, on adventures near and far. (USPS # 173-020) LED conversion of leased lights, improving night vision Even when Bill could no longer hear due to severe hearing loss 580-225-3000, area lights will begin Monday, efficiently. (more than likely due to years of tractor use), he was ever present Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC July 24, weather-permitting. “LED lighting is clearer and and participated. He was the eyes for Lois and she was his ears. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Light-emitting diode (LED) improves night visibility,” said Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Cecil Hub- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 area lights are more efficient PSO External Affairs Manager bard, brother, L.D. Hubbard and son Dale Hubbard. Survivors in- and longer-lasting than the Michael Hixson. “I think our clude his beloved wife of 70+ years, Lois Hubbard, children, Mark POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 highintensity discharge (HID) customers are going to be very Hubbard (Shannon), Jan Shankster, Kent Hubbard (Debra) and lights they replace. happy with what they see.” Scott Hubbard (Dawn). Grandchildren, Brandon Hubbard (Stacey), “HID lights are an obso- ‘The area light replacement Derek Hubbard (Bree), Dusten Hubbard, Dylan Hubbard, Haley SUBSCRIPTIONS Frank Leto...Publisher lete technology and are being process is the second phase ina Shankster, Nicole Taghehchian (Matt), Kristen Coffie (Marc), Jake phased out industry-wide. five-year project to remove ob- Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer They are becoming increasingly solete HID lighting. PSO con- Hubbard (Ann Marie), Corey Hubbard (Ashton), Kayla Alexander $75/yearly $50/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertisig Director expensive and difficult to find,” dluded streetlight conversion Qustin) and Casey Hubbard. Great grandchildren, who also called said Chris Thompson, PSO cus- him Granddad, are Sydney, Levi, Abram, Julip, Shepard, Riley, and No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director to LEDearlier this year. Jameson, with one more on the way. tomer service manager. “For D'Ann Brasuel....Design/Layout the vast majority of customers, Customers with questions Bill’s body was donated to the OU College of Medicine and Re- elkcitynews @gmail.com CSRIDelivery the LED lights will mean lower about LED conversion, can search. [email protected] costs per month.” contact the PSO Customer Memorial service will be held at the Elk City First United Meth- Hours: [email protected] Mon - Thur 9-4+ Friday 9-12 Unlike old-technology om- Solutions Center: 1-833-PSO- odist Church, July 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm to honor and celebrate Bill's nidirectional lights, the light POWR. life.