Roger Kree Uptegraft, 70, of Norman, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, while at his home in Norman. He will be cremated, and his remains taken to Smackover, Ark. to rest next to his deceased wife, Dr. JoEllen Uptegraft. No formal memorial services will be held, although a gathering of friends and family will be held in June. Roger was born on August 19, 1938 in Drumright, Okla., to Mary Ruth and Kenneth Kree Uptegraft. He was self-employed as an artist, a rancher, welder, and dabbled in other exciting ventures. Roger had an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master in Fine Arts from University D'Allende, San Miguel, Mexico. On August 3, 1968, he married JoEllen Uptegraft. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. JoEllen Uptegraft his son, Nathan Kree Uptegraft his father, Kenneth Kree Uptegraft. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ruth Uptegraft of Drumright, OK his daughter, Fleur Uptegraft of Redwood City, CA his brother, Larry Uptegraft of Springdale, AK his sister, Mary Ann Smith of Edmond, OK one granddaughter two grandsons in Fort Worth, TX one grandson in California and several nieces and nephews.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Roger Kree Uptegraft, 70, of Norman, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, while at his home in Norman. He will be cremated, and his remains taken to Smackover, Ark. to rest next to his deceased wife, Dr. JoEllen Uptegraft. No formal memorial services will be held, although a gathering of friends and family will be held in June. Roger was born on August 19, 1938 in Drumright, Okla., to Mary Ruth and Kenneth Kree Uptegraft. He was self-employed as an artist, a rancher, welder, and dabbled in other exciting ventures. Roger had an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master in Fine Arts from University D'Allende, San Miguel, Mexico. On August 3, 1968, he married JoEllen Uptegraft. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. JoEllen Uptegraft his son, Nathan Kree Uptegraft his father, Kenneth Kree Uptegraft. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ruth Uptegraft of Drumright, OK his daughter, Fleur Uptegraft of Redwood City, CA his brother, Larry Uptegraft of Springdale, AK his sister, Mary Ann Smith of Edmond, OK one granddaughter two grandsons in Fort Worth, TX one grandson in California and several nieces and nephews.
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May 12, 2009
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Roger, he was always so very nice to me, he was a very loving person, he will be missed. My prayers go out to all his family, he was so proud of his kids, you could see the joy in his eyes when he talked about you.
~ Barbara Corriveau, Norman, Oklahoma
May 13, 2009
ReplyDeleteI will miss Roger very much. He was always so helpful to everyone. He was the best neighbor a person could have. He loved his wife with all his heart. Roger was an artist who, at the same time, could fix anything.
~ Luis Cortest, Norman, Oklahoma
May 13, 2009
ReplyDeleteWe never had a friend like Roger. He shared everything & gave so much of himself to everyone. His love & generosity will be missed but always remembered.
Erv & Lupe Kaczmarek
May 14, 2009
ReplyDeleteRoger I will miss you so much.I will remember the good times that we shared laughing and joking. You where always there to listen,I will always be thinking about you. I will never forget you.
Betty Jaques
May 14, 2009
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Roger, I only met him once last summer when I was visiting a mutual friend in Norman OK. He was so kind. I was looking forward to visiting him again this summer. Roger I will miss not seeing you. My prayers are with his family and friends
Ellen Woodsum
May 15, 2009
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about Roger,we have been friends for years when the kids were very small. Right after they moved out they had a party car's were parked ever where every time we think about that we have to laugh. Roger told Bobby,he was a hippie and didn't know it our hearts and prayer's go out to the family.
Bobby and Linda Hunter
~ Bobby Hunter, Norman, Oklahoma