Emogene K. (Slokey) Tuttle Obituary (1929

Emogene K. "Slokey" Tuttle, 84, passed away early Tuesday, November 26, 2013, in Guymon. She had been living with her granddaughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Mitch Tharp. The daughter of Katherine (Adrian) and Lawrence S. Brandkamp, she was born February 15, 1929 in Hooker, Oklahoma. Slokey graduated from Hooker High School and was united in marriage to John C. Tuttle on September 28, 1947. John and Slokey raised their family in Guymon, and in addition to being a wife and mother, Slokey worked as a lab and x-ray technician for Dr. William Oxley for many years. Following retirement, John and Slokey headed to the mountains and lived in LaVeta, Colorado for 15 years before returning to Guymon. In LaVeta, they were active at Christ the King Catholic Church. In Guymon, Slokey was a devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, shared her gift of music as an organist for many years and was active in with the Catholic Women. In 2012, Oklahoma Panhandle State University named the Tuttles as the "OPSU Honored Family." Slokey was always active in her family's life, whether it be a Cub Scout Leader, teaching her children and grandchildren crafts, gardening, cooking or canning. She enjoyed the life of her family and church. Survivors include her 8 children, Connie and husband, Robert Conner of Enid, OK; Dottie and husband, Robert Post of San Diego, CA; John Tuttle and wife, Jennifer, Steve Tuttle and wife, Rita, all of Guymon; Sara and husband, Hassan Khammash of Arlington, Texas; Fred, Martha and husband, Rick Bledsoe; and Bill Tuttle, of Guymon; and a half-sister, Deloris Roth of California. She is also blessed with 16 grandchildren, Greg Stelzer, Tony Stelzer, Todd Post, Robert Post, III, Rachael Souders, Chris Tuttle, Kathy Dunlap, Janessa Brown, Nick Tuttle, Kim Tuttle, Jeff Lowery, Connie Mikla, Katy Tuttle, Josh Tuttle, Andy Scott, Brandy Tharp; 21 great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John Tuttle who passed away July 23, 2013; and two grandchildren. A Rosary will be said Friday morning, November 29th, 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1220 North Quinn, Guymon. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday afternoon, 2:00 P.M., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Father Mike Wheelahan, officiating. Burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors. Following the graveside services there will be a reception for family and friends at the Parish Hall. Viewing will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, 1-8 PM. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Peter's Catholic Church or Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.