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© Stillwater News Press Stillwater, Oklahoma January 27, 2008 Bill D. Halley December 1, 1923 ~ Januaey 23, 2008 Bill D. Halley, 84, of Stillwater died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Stillwater. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. B. Gordon Edwards officiating. Also participating in the service will be Associate Pastor Leah Hrachovec and Pastor James Bond of Countryside Baptist Church. Private family interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Stillwater. He was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Mooreland to E.E. and Maude [Millspaugh] Halley. He was the youngest child of three, with a brother, Robert, and sister, Margaret. He met his future wife and life-long love, Jo Ann Mullendore, on a blind "hayrack ride" date. They were married Nov. 21, 1948, in Stillwater and had two children, Lynda and Rick. He graduated from Edmond High School in 1941 and Oklahoma State University with a degree in architecture in 1950. He served as a lieutenant in the Transportation Corps from 1943-46 during World War II. Prior to graduation from OSU, he taught for two years in OSU's school of architecture. After graduation, they moved to Oklahoma City where he worked for several architecture firms [C.E. Williams; Parr & Overholt; Sorey, Hill & Sorey] before establishing his own private firm in 1960. He expanded his architectural practice to include several partnerships [Halley & Riek, Halley, Riek & Hester, and Jones, Halley, Bates & Riek]. In 1971, he became University Architect and Director of Architectural Services for Oklahoma State University. This position was responsible for the initial planning, working drawings and construction supervision of all building projects on the main Oklahoma State University campus as well as all Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College campuses. Bill was committed to maintaining the Georgian architectural style as a unifying theme for the Stillwater campus. He retired from this position in 1986. Professionally, Bill was a corporate member of the national American Institute of Architects and was active in state and local chapters of the A.I.A. He was also an active member of The Association of University Architects [AUA]. In college, he was a member of the Beaux-Arts Society, Sigma Tau [Engineering Society] and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, social fraternity. Among his many architectural achievements, he designed and assisted in the design of The First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lincoln Plaza, the Cameron Building, Larson Keso Dental Office, in addition to building his own office building on Northwest 39th Expressway. Another major project in Oklahoma City was the renovation of the Kerr-McGee building, downtown. Statewide, he designed many school and government buildings including schools in Sentinel and Lawton and the Stephens County Courthouse. In Stillwater, he designed the Pi Beta Phi sorority house on the Oklahoma State campus and assisted the Stillwater Country Club, First Presbyterian Church and the city of Stillwater on building projects. Bill was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City, an OSU Emeriti Association member and Lifetime Member of the OSU Alumni Association. Above all, Bill was a kind, gentle man with a great sense of humor. He had many loves: first, and foremost, his wife and children. His hobbies included playing golf and bridge, collecting stamps, painting, traveling, and watching OSU sporting events. He also had a passion for music and enjoyed singing in several church choirs. Family pets were also a joy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother and sister. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; his children, Lynda and Rick; Elizabeth, Rick's wife; and his grandson, Chris. Extended family includes Ruth Ross, Mike and Danna Ross, Tim and Jan Ross, Mary Ellen and Doug Smith, and these families' children. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Organ Fund of First Presbyterian Church, 524 S. Duncan, Stillwater, 74074; the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 75231; or to any charity of your choice. |
© Stillwater News Press Stillwater, Oklahoma August 16, 2008 Jo Ann [Mullendore] Halley Jo Ann [Mullendore] Halley, 81, of Stillwater died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Stillwater. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. B. Gordon Edwards officiating. Also participating in the service will be Pastor James Bond of Countryside Baptist Church. Private family interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Stillwater. Jo Ann was born Feb. 10, 1927, in Tulsa to O.V. and Josephine [Hall] Mullendore. Siblings include Ruth, of St. Louis, and Fred and Mary, deceased. Jo Ann met "the love of her life," Bill D. Halley, on a blind "hayrack ride" date. They were married Nov. 21, 1948, in Stillwater and had two children, Lynda and Rick. She attended Stillwater Public Schools and graduated from Oklahoma A&M with honors in 1948. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi social sorority and served as president. After Bill's graduation from OSU's School of Architecture, the couple moved to Oklahoma City where Bill worked for several architectural firms, including his own private firm in which Jo Ann served as administrative assistant. She got her master's degree at Central State University, Edmond, and was an educator, teaching third graders while living in Oklahoma City and later, Oklahoma State University students in humanities, technical writing and English. When Bill accepted the position of University Architect at Oklahoma State in 1971, the family returned to Stillwater. Jo Ann led a life of volunteerism and service in Stillwater. As an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, she quietly contributed her gifts of giving and leadership as a Sunday school teacher and Nursery attendant, church Elder, member of Circle, and Stephen Minister. She played golf at Stillwater Golf and Country Club and acted as Treasurer of the Women's Golf Association, was a member of several bridge groups and a member of P.E.O. Chapter U and Browning Society. Jo Ann was awarded "Volunteer of the Year" honors for her dedicated service to Stillwater Medical Center's Snack Bar as volunteer scheduler - a responsibility she loved and performed "with love" until the time of her death. Jo Ann was a genuine, compassionate and loving wife, mother and friend. She had many loves but foremost was her love for her husband, children and extended family. Her hobbies included playing golf and bridge, traveling, watching movies and entertaining. She faithfully corresponded with friends and family in written notes on birthdays and other celebrations and in times of need. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Fred and sister Mary. She is survived her children Lynda and Rick, both of Stillwater; Elizabeth, Rick's wife; and her grandson, Chris. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to benefit the SMC Snack Bar, Stillwater Medical Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2480, Stillwater, 74076; or First Presbyterian Church Stephen Ministry, 524 S. Duncan, Stillwater, 74074; or to any charity of your choice. |
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