Richard Elisha Tarvin III, also known by his Creek name, Richard Two Wolves, and his clown name, Klem Kabooshoppr, passed to the other side on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. He was 68 years old. Memorial service: Noon Wednesday at Thompson, Harveson & Cole. Memorials: Children's Fund at Creek Nation, P.O. Box 580, Okmulgee, Okla. 74447, or the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80919. Known to his family and friends as Rick, he grew up on the North Side and graduated from North Side High School in 1965. He attended TCU and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He graduated from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 116 apprentice school in 1971, receiving a journeyman and master's license in the same year. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington Clown School. He clowned at rodeos until injured and then clowned at Children's Church at Bethel Temple and St. Teresa's Home. He believed, "If you ain't having fun, you ain't living." Rick believed the scriptures and purposed to follow the teachings to feed the hungry, house the homeless and clothe the naked. Because of his beliefs, he never voted for a Republican. Survivors: He is survived by the apples of his eye, Eli and Amanda; grandchildren, Justin, Kaylee and Mia; mother, Wrae Tarvin; sister, Karon and her husband, James; niece, Amy and her husband, John, and their children, James, David, Austin and Caroline; nephew, Kevin and his wife, Michelle, and their children, Clark and Marisa; extended family, Sharon Kae, Rainey, Greg, Hailey and Damon Mays, and Walter, Stacy and Garrett Maultsby.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 16, 2015.

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Janice Godbey

February 10, 2024

You were my favorite memory at Vance Godbey´s. I will never forget you, friend.

March 23, 2015

i REGRET TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF THIS WONDERFUL MAN, MY RELATIVE, WHO WAS FUNNY WHETHER CLOWNING OR NOT.
WILLIAM THOMSON

James Edward Armstrong III

February 27, 2015

We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss.

Remembered by Tarvin relatives

Brian Young

February 21, 2015

Well Rick, quite a trip these past 50 years or so. Thanks for the laughs and good times and for being a part of my life. Thanks too, for the calls the last years or so. Rest in peace, old friend, and take comfort in His loving arms.
God bless and be with family Wrae, Eli, Karen and family and be with them in this difficult time.

Butch Statch

February 20, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mrs Tarvin. May Rick rest in peace now. Good memories will follow in the days ahead.

Gary Moates

February 20, 2015

Rick was one of those few people that would literally make your side ache when you were laughing with him. Have many fond memories of him from J.P. Elder Jr. High. Sorry that we didn't keep up with each other since then. My condolences to his family. Good guy!

Joyce Westfall Spooner

February 19, 2015

RIP Ricky. Seems like it was yesterday we were students at Sam Rosen, J.P. Elder and North Side.

Rick celebrating Rhoda's 90th

Cyndy Young Efferson

February 19, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the Tarvin family. For over fifty years Rick was a touchstone of my North Side days. His exploits were legendary and stories (both real and exaggerated) made for many a fun evening's conversations. It hurts to lose someone so close; like James Taylor wrote "But I always thought that I'd see you again."
Rick, wherever you are, the thrill isn't gone - it's there whenever I think of you.

Gary Moates

February 19, 2015

Rick was one of those people with whom you would laugh so hard that you're sides would literally ache. We had great fun together at J.P. Elder Jr. High. Great guy! Sorry we didn't stay closer throughout our lives. My condolences to his family.

Kim & Dan Fleming

February 19, 2015

Rick lived his life to the beat of his own drum. He was a great neighbor and friend for many many years. He was especially fond of our female company and had an uncanny knack for knowing they were at our home and would promptly come over to say is hello's, often with a flower or gift for the visitor. We had many laughs, great meals and visits at the drive thru(he cut a section of our fence out so we could visit)! May you rest in peace my friend. Our love to Eli and all the family.

Rick Lansford

February 19, 2015

RIP my long time good friend. Mrs. Tarvin, so sorry for your loss. Sorry I missed you yesterday, I was out of town. Knowing Rick all my life, he will be in my heart forever.

Allen (Ace) Parsons

February 18, 2015

Have a lot of good memories of Ricky , Had some fun times together

Tina T

February 18, 2015

A kind man, indeed!

Londa (Boswell ) Cox

February 17, 2015

REST IN PEACE RICKY...YOU WERE ALWAYS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY..ALWAYS A SMILE AT OUR FAMLY REUNIONS..ALWAYS A JOKE...YOU WERE ALWAYS SWEET...TO ALL...BIG HEART..I AM SORRY I CANNOT COME...BUT LOVE YOU ALWAYS...YOUR OKLAHOMA COUSIN..N FAMILY LOVE TO YOU AUNT WRAE AND TARVIN FAMILY...

Larry Hopkins

February 16, 2015

True friend forever. RIP Rick among the great Tarvin and Creek families in Heaven. So many loved you and will miss you.
Lord, Bless and Care for his family.

Linda Wallis Butcher

February 16, 2015

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We went to school together from Sam Rosen all the way through North Side. You all are in my prayers.

February 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tarvin family.

Tony, Cindy,Tyler and Tanner

Wanda Freeman-Horton

February 16, 2015

Thanks for all the laughter and kind words at Northside High

Ronnie Mask

February 16, 2015

white starched shirt with nary a wrinkle...teller of great stories...could always make you laugh....may all your entry fees be paid and your cinch never break
Ronnie Mask

Dodd Bowling

February 16, 2015

At times like this, we wish we could go back in time and stay closer the one's we know and had fun with. Rick will missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace my friend.

ed lewis

February 16, 2015

My most sincere condolences to Mrs. Tarvin, aka "little boy's mother", Karon and family.
Seems like 100-years ago, but he was the first friend I had when we moved to Fort Worth in early 50s.
A lot of memories. Playing baseball between our houses; throwing mud-balls against Mr. Elmore's freshly painted two-story garage apt; playing "two lonesome" cowboys on stick horses (even had a song). Yeah, lot of memories.

Marilyne Harvey

February 16, 2015

Will miss hearing all his stories. He had a ton of them. You just never new if they were true or not! But he keep you laughing.

Marilyne Harvey

February 16, 2015

Will miss hearing all his stories. He had a ton of them. You never knew if they were true or not!

Dena (Shepelwich) Stoudt

February 16, 2015

Having attended Sam Rosen Elementary with Rick and then North Side High School (and having a crush on him at least a couple of times), I was happy to become reacquainted with him during the 2005 NSHS reunion. Rick later sent me writings (most written by him, some by others) to, as he stated in a note, reveal my heart . . . Rick had a beautiful heart and spirit! One of the writings he sent me was . . . the eulogy I am doing for my funeral. I wish I could be at his service to hear this read, but I will be there in spirit. Rest in peace, Richard Two Wolves. Love, Dena

Diane Humphreys

February 16, 2015

Rick was always so sweet to me at the Diesel Shop. He always had a smile and a kind word. May you rest in God's loving arms at peace!

GARY WIGLEY

February 16, 2015

Rick was a great friend and comedian in school, always good for a laugh.

Eddy Pokluda

February 15, 2015

He could always make you laugh.

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