Edmond, Oklahoma
Jack Ulness Sisson was born in Cloverdale, Indiana, on May 30, 1922, to Sivert Ulness Sisson and Maud Ethel Young Sisson, and was one of eight children. He grew up on a farm near Cleves, Ohio, where he rode his pony often. After a prolonged illness, Jack left us on December 4, 2010, to be with...
Read MoreSorry I can't talk with Jack one more time. Many wonderful memories sitting next to Jack in the band.
Dorothy, please contact me: Lee Mack
@ [email protected] or send me a phone number so I can give you a call.
W. Lee Mack
9812 NW 31st Ave
Vancouver WA
W Lee Mack
June 26, 2011 | Vancouver, WA
Dr. Sisson (at that time he was Mr. Sisson, no PHD in music yet) entered into my life in the fall of 1953 when the 4th grade class of Ida Freeman School, Edmond, OK. began beginners band under Dr. Sisson's direction. We began with $1.00 tonetts, now called recorders. Those whose parents could buy instruments continued with private instruments (no school instruments were provided back in the day.) My lessons on the B flat clarinet continued until I had finished the 6th grade. At that time...
Wanda Rae Kellner-McCreary
December 27, 2010 | Canton, TX
I remember Dr Sisson as a kind and patient teacher as well. I have fond memories of my clarinet lessons in 1978-79. He was always so witty and had the sparkliest eyes.
Darlene Johnson
December 18, 2010 | O Fallon, IL
Jack Sisson was an inspiration to so many, whether they studied with him or had the priviledge to perform with him or were involved in musical conversation. I first remember asking him upon advice of music educators to do a clinic for my concert band at Blackwell, Oklahoma around 1964. He was phenomenal and from that time on, I tried to associate with him when possible. He made a huge impact with educators in our state and region. A class guy in every way. In my years of teaching, if I...
Jim Swiggart
December 10, 2010 | Holiday Island, AR
I experienced Dr Sisson as a beginning clarinet student at Russell Dougherty from 1953-1956 and as a scholarship bass clarinet student at Central State from 1960-1961. He was a great teacher in a positive inspirational way. Although my life did not continue in music, Dr Sisson's influence on work ethic and attention to detail became valuable assets. I am truly honored to have known him and saddened by his passing.
With deepest sympathy,
Richard L Johnson DDS
December 10, 2010 | Yukon, OK
I was a 4th grade student at Ida Freeman Grade School 1954-1955, when I had my first music lesson from Mr. Sisson. What a kind patient teacher.
Sammie Kellner Ainsworth
December 07, 2010 | Oklahoma City, OK
Jerry and I are thankful for the opportunity of having such a fine educator as Dr. Sisson be a part of our life. As a teacher, friend, boss, fellow musician, etc. he influenced a lot of people's lives. I have fond memories of working for him in the music office as a student secretary, when he was Chairman of the Music ...Dept...He was a lot of fun to be around...He was a serious musician, a excellent band director/teacher. Dr. Sisson you will live on in every life you touched.
Gloria Bostwick Warlick
December 07, 2010 | Oklahoma City, OK
I was a music major at UCO from 1972-1976. I took clarinet lessons from Dr. Sisson. He pushed me to do more than I knew I could do. Excellence was prime when you took lessons from him.
I am sad to learn from a friend today of Dr. Sisson's death. He was a great guy!!. He had that sparkle in his eye and a wonderful smile. I also remember how serious he could get and how he'd set that jaw to be even more stern. He taught us that look because he said we'd need it when we became band...
Janet F. Broyles
December 07, 2010 | Edmond, OK
He was my neighbor, from the time I was 4 til I was 13, he was the sweetest. He taught me how to feed his horses and play a few songs on the piano. I will always remember him.
Emily Sanders
December 07, 2010 | OKC, OK