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Eleanor St. John Obituary

ST. JOHN - Eleanor Lee, 63, passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, at home in Tulsa after a long battle with cancer. Born November 26, 1946, she was a long time resident of Tulsa. She was an avid fan and supporter of the University of Tulsa and member of the Golden Hurricane Club where she was a past president. She was employed by IBM where she was promoted to a management position in their Product Center Division. She continued in that position through ownership changes to Nynex and Computerland, from which she retired. Until her illness, she owned and operated Tulsa's first Super Suppers franchise operation. Her lifelong passion for home decorating involved her in the local Windsor Market. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Lee was preceded in death by: her parents, Eleanor Morgan and John Harkins; and her husband, Van M. St. John. Survivors include: daughters, Brandie Loftis and spouse of Cushing, OK, Lindsay Rodgers of Tulsa, Terry Durrett and spouse of Tulsa, Susan Teague and spouse of Claremore, OK; son, Mark St. John and spouse of Bixby, OK; sister, Beth Shields and spouse of Mexico, MO; brother, John Harkins of Tulsa; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2009, at Floral Haven Chapel and Cemetery. Donations may be made to Cancer SUCKS or the Salvation Army. Floral Haven Funeral Home 252-2518
Published by Tulsa World on May 3, 2009.

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Linda Ferguson-Cox (McClung)

May 7, 2009

Dear John, Brandie and Lindsay . . . You have lost a very special person as have the rest of us who knew Lee. She was an inspiration to me and to many others. She was loved by all and will be missed. My heart and prayers are with all the family as you grieve your loss.

Russell Stockton

May 5, 2009

I worked with Lee at IBM. She was an absolute sweetheart of a person and would do anything for anyone. She will be missed by all.

Randall Boyce

May 4, 2009

I'm sorry I wasn't there- love

Rebekah Guthrie

May 4, 2009

Lee was a wonderful person and I feel honored to have known her. I will miss her greatly.

Shawnda Males-Stevens

May 4, 2009

Lindsay,

I am so sorry for your loss. Lee was a very special woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 4, 2009

Sis...

You are loved by many and already missed.

Johnny Harkins

Larry Mocha

May 4, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Her life was a gift to many!

Dinah Fuller

May 3, 2009

I'm sooooo sorry!!! The entire St. John family is so special to me. Please accept my sincerely sympathy at Lee's passing. Thanks so much for including Cancer Sucks for donations in her name. Cancer touches us all!

Paula Filer

May 3, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ron & Sherrie (Smith) Tucker

May 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Always know Lee was welcomed into the open arms of our Lord.

Donna Smoot-Rogers

May 3, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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