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© Glenn
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Phillip Joe and Betty L. OAKLEY BUCK
Cherokee Municipal Cemetery
| JOE BUCK |
© Published in Enid, OK. News |
Sat., April 22, 2006 |
| Submitted by: Sylva Rhodes |
JOE BUCK
The funeral for Phillip Joe Buck, 82, of Cherokee, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cherokee First Christian Church. The Revs. Diana Pruitt and Gail Edmison will officiate. Burial will be in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery with military honors by the Marine Corps. Arrangements are by Goodwin Funeral Home, Cherokee.
He was born March 14, 1924, southeast of Aline, to Fred E. and Bessie Holmden Buck and died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Cherokee Manor.
He attended Aline and Carmen schools. He enlisted in the Marines April 6, 1943, serving in the Asiatic Pacific area, Hawaiian Islands, Marianas Islands, New Guinea, Volcano Islands and Philippines. He served at Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima and participation in the liberation of the Philippines. He received an honorable discharge as corporal Dec. 3, 1945.
He married Betty Oakley Feb. 1, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kan. They made their home south of Cherokee in Prairie Valley. He was a farmer, rancher and cattle buyer
He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Prairie Valley Church, India Shrine, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Enid Moose Lodge, American Legion and 4th Marine Division and a charter member of the World War II Memorial.
Surviving are his wife, Betty of the home; one son, Jim Buck of Carmen; one daughter, Susan Myers of Edmond; two brothers, Billy Buck and Freddie Buck, both of Cherokee; one sister Jean Hague of Cherokee; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hospice Circle of Love, activity center at Cherokee Manor or Cherokee Ambulance Fund.
| Phillip J. Buck |
© The Fighting Men of Oklahoma |
| Submitted by: Jo Aguirre |
© The Fighting Men of Oklahoma
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Phillip Joe Buck, 833882, Cpl. US Marine Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buck of Carmen, Oklahoma, was born March 14, 1924 at Aline and was inducted into service in April 1943 at Oklahoma City, receiving his service training at San Diego, Cal., and Dmedin, Fla. Cpl. Buck served 24 months overseas in the SW Pacific Theater, taking part in the battles of Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima, the liberatin of the Philippines, and Leyte, as mechanic with an amphibious Tank Unit, 4th Marines. He was in the first amphibious tractor that hit the shore at Saipan. He received his discharge Dec. 3, 1945 to enter the Reserve Corps.
Decorations: Asiatic-Pacific Medal, Phillipine Liberation Medal, 2 Presidential Citations, 6 Battle Stars, and Victory Medal.
| Betty Lee OAKLEY BUCK |
© Enid News and Eagle News |
December 11, 2012 |
| Submitted by Glenn |
Betty Lee OAKLEY BUCK
ENID, Okla. — Funeral service for Betty Lee Buck, 86, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at First Christian Church, Cherokee, with the Revs. Mary Irby and Tom Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Goodwin Funeral Home, Cherokee. At Betty’s request, the casket will remain closed, but friends may sign the memory book from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Goodwin Funeral Home, 106 West 2nd Street. Visitation with the family present will be available at the funeral home from 4:30-5:30 p.m. today, Dec. 11.
Betty Lee Oakley Buck was born Sept. 3, 1926, near Carmen, Okla., to Russ and Hazel Hill Oakley. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in Cherokee, Okla., on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.
Betty was a lifelong resident of Alfalfa County. She grew up during the Great Depression and graduated valedictorian from Carmen High School in 1944.
As a young woman, World War II was a major factor in her life. Betty moved to Oklahoma City and worked in a supply warehouse at Tinker Air Base.
After World War II, Joe and Betty were married on Feb. 1, 1947. They had two children, Jim and Susan Jo.
Betty’s days were filled with school events, working in town, running her home, church activities and cooking delicious meals. Family and friends came first. They were greeted warmly and fed generously at the Buck table.
Betty and Joe traveled extensively, visiting many foreign countries. They especially enjoyed attending Joe’s Marine Corps reunions and visiting areas of the Pacific, where Joe fought in the war.
Betty had a very kind and generous spirit, and was known for her fleece blankets, fabulous foods and especially her chocolate cake.
She was a lifelong member of Prairie Valley Methodist Church, a 56-year member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha service sorority, and very active in the Alfalfa County Democrat Women.
Survivors include son, Jim and Marlene Buck, Cherokee; daughter, Susan Jo and Glenn Myers, Edmond; grandchildren, Chris Parker and Shane, Angie Buck, Jamie Beisel and Joe, Morey Myers and Sarah, and Mindy Lamprich and Brad; great-grandchildren include Hailey, Joel and Wyatt Parker, Jordan Beisel and Carter Lamprich; brother, Jack Oakley; and cousin, Keith Oakley.
She was preceded in death by her beloved Joe, and siblings Helen Cellan, Russell Oakley, Mary VanHorn, Bill Oakley and LouAnn Schuler.
Suggested memorials include Alfalfa County EMS, Cherokee Fire Department, or the charity of choice.
(Submitted by family)
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