Alan Stewart Grubb
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St John's Episcopal Columbarium, Cleveland Co. OK

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Obit posted by: Janet Laubhan Flickinger
Apr 3, 1939 - Sep 22, 2013

 

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Alan Grubb, 74, a lifelong resident of Norman, passed away September 22, 2013.  Alan was born April 3, 1939 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Roy Bernard and Iris Ophelia (Stewart) Grubb.  He was a Norman High School graduate and later attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned his B.A. in Sociology, his M.S.P.H. in Environmental Science, and his Ph.D. in Human Ecology.

Alan served on several boards and organizations including the Cleveland County Board of Health, the American Lung Association, and Meals on Wheels, to name a few.

He loved helping others by doing volunteer work and was active in his church where he served as a lay reader, Sr. Warden as well as a vestry member.

He was an avid reader, a world traveler, and loved the outdoors.  He was a gifted high school athlete and played briefly in college.  In his adult life, he enjoyed playing tennis and continued to play until his illness no longer allowed. 

Alan loved his grandkids greatly and always put his family first. He will be deeply missed by countless loved ones and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Greg Grubb, and his brother Joe Grubb. 

Survivors include his wife Sarah Grubb; daughters Kim Kampf and husband Ward of Dallas, Lisa Hibbard and husband Dave of Norman; brothers Don Grubb and wife Sharon, Dan Grubb and wife Patti, all of Norman; sister Kathryn Wilburn and husband Sam of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren Karley Kampf, Harrison Kampf, Chase Hibbard, Ali Hibbard, Dylan Mattingly; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St.