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Lee Harper Jr.

1930 - 2013

Lee Harper Jr. obituary, 1930-2013, Tulsa, OK

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Moore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Eastlawn Chapel

1908 S. Memorial Dr.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Lee Harper Obituary

Lee Harper Jr., 82 of Tulsa, OK passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. He was born October 7, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Leroy Andrew and Caroline Cecilia Harper, nee Ahlquist. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Memorial Squares, Buckaroos, and 55 Plus at St. Pius X. He and his wife Patricia were each other's best friend. He enjoyed playing with his children and grandchildren, traveling, square dancing and eating dinner at Montereau. Survived by Patricia Harper, nee Conway, his loving wife of 58 years, children Joanne (James) Molloy of Chicago, IL, Donna Sokolowski and fiancé David Martin of Bixby, Kathleen (James) Spencer of Broken Arrow, OK, Michael Harper of Tulsa, Diane (Phillip) Applegate of Kingwood, TX, John (Bethany) Harper of Broken Arrow, OK, Robert (Tracey) Harper of Ft. Smith, AR, sister-in-law Joanne Sharp of Tulsa, 18 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by granddaughter Mary Frances Sokolowski. Lee was a former resident of Chicago's East Side and long-time employee of the Santa Fe Railroad Pipeline Company. Contributions may be made to St. Pius X School Building Fund, 1717 S 75th E Avenue, Tulsa, OK, 74112. Visitation will be 10am-9pm Sunday and 8am-5pm Monday at Moore's. Rosary will be at 7pm Monday April 22 and Funeral Mass will be 10am Tuesday April 23 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel 918-622-1155.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 21, 2013.

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Judy Powers Boyle

April 15, 2020

Lee was a great co-worker, always happy and in a good mood.
He loved his family! He would always share a few funny stories with us relating to his wife and children. We worked at Chanslor Western together.
A subsidiary of Santa Fe. I got married and had a family so we lost you touch.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 27, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of P.J. Kellam, Lee will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 APR, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

April 22, 2013

I worked with Lee at Santa Fe its 42 years and he looks the same except his flat top is gone. He was a great guy lots of fun. He loved you Pat and the children a real family man.My deepest sympathy to all.Judy Powers Boyle

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Apr

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Moore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Eastlawn Chapel

1908 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74112

Apr

22

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Moore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Eastlawn Chapel

1908 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74112

Apr

22

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

St. Pius X Catholic Church

OK

Apr

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Pius X Catholic Church

OK

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Moore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Eastlawn Chapel

1908 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74112

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