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1973
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2011
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Kim Harper Obituary
Kim was born on July 11, 1973 in Port Lavaca, Texas. She was the daughter of Barton and Chong McClain. She grew up in Bartlesville where she attended public school, graduating with the Bartlesville High School Sr. Class of 1992. Kim and Jack began their courtship September 23, 1988, at age 16. They were married on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1999, in Bartlesville. After they were married, Kim was employed as a Unit Secretary at Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville. One week before the birth of their first son, she retired to dedicate her entire life to her children and family. She loved life and enjoyed long rides on the Harley with Jack. She always said it made her "feel free". Kim enjoyed music, especially "classical" music and the music of Josh Groban. Her love of music extended past just listening, as she was a skilled violinist. Her in-laws always said that she was like the daughter they never had. Kim was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Harper of the family home; children, Calvin Lee Harper, Chance Alex Harper and Jacquelyne Elaine Harper, all of the family home; parents, Barton and Chong McClain of Bartlesville; brother, Richard McClain and his wife, Liz, of Bartlesville; niece, Elora McClain of Bartlesville; nephew, Richard McClain of Bartlesville; mother-in-law, Rosetta Mae (Watkins) Cox of Bartlesville; and brothers-in-law, Terry Michael French, Jr., John Thomas Cox and Paul Nelson Cox all of Bartlesville.
She was preceded in death by her loving grandmother, Josephine Elaine McClain; and her step-father-in-law, Conlin Eugene Cox.
Funeral services for Kim will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, in the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel, 710 S. Dewey, Bartlesville. The officiant will be Pastor Bill Wright. Committal prayers and interment will be directed in the Dewey City Cemetery by the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home. Visitation for Kim will be held Wednesday-Thursday, June 15-16, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. in the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kim Harper
June 24, 2011
Rosetta, Jack and children, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, wife and mother. May the Lord comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. Let God be your comforter.
Serving Him from our Hearts, Michael and Deniece Bush (Hitchcock)
Opendoor Fellowship Church, Peru KS
Stella Shoff
June 21, 2011
My heart goes out for you. I am truly for your loss. I do understand, you are not alone.
Dana & Robert Horsman
June 21, 2011
Jack and Family. Sorry to hear about your loss. Kim was a very sweet person, and I missed seeing her and your family come into the CV Medical Clinic after I left. Your family was always kind and fun to work with. Your family will be in our prayers. I know she will be missed by many people.
James Abraham III
June 20, 2011
I am deeply saddened by the news of Kim passing away. I'll always remember her as a sweet, nice girl with a beautiful smile. Rest in peace...
Debbie (Ray) Miller
June 19, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Cicely Towers-Harris
June 19, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
James Mason
June 18, 2011
Kim's children, Mother, & friends you have my deepest condolences. She will be watching over you. Remember her love & beauty.
Michael Formby
June 18, 2011
Jack & Family
I was extremely sad to hear about Kim. She was a blessing. No words can adequately express how sorry I am. You and all of your family will be in our prayers.
June 18, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Patrick McGrew class of 92.
Joshua Puckett
June 18, 2011
First Tatiana and I want express to Jack and the kids how heavy our hearts are with you right now. If there is anything you ever need, we're only a knock away. We also want to thank Kim for letting us be a part of her life for the time that we did. It was an honor to know her, and we will always be thankfull that she was and will always be a part of our lives.
Rwnee Hicks
June 17, 2011
Jack, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you and your children the strength and comfort that you need!!
Tiffanie Coker-Boxrucker
June 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
penny craig goree
June 17, 2011
to jack and family....my heart is heavy and i am very sorry for your loss. you truly have an angel watching over you now as she awaits for the rest of us in this world to join her one day. i am praying for your strength and courage to move forward in life and be strong for the kids as they need you now more than ever. Much love to you and yours.
Parick Yokley
June 17, 2011
It is hard to express the grief of which I feel for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers to you.
Nancy Sheets Hampton
June 17, 2011
My thoughts are with you Jack. Kim was one of the first people that I got to know when I moved to bville in 1986. I wish I would have stayed in contact all these years. God bless u through this difficult time.
Kim Sise
June 17, 2011
Kim was such a sweet person. My heart is aching for Jack and the family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennifer (Adams) Brashear, '92
June 17, 2011
To Jack and Family - Kim was a sweet angel and we are all blessed in just having known her. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nick Lankford
June 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pamm Miller Ramsey
June 17, 2011
Jack & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you & your family peace during this time.
Jill (Johnson) Kramer
June 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss Jack - my heart breaks for you - may God bring comfort to your aching heart - thinking and praying for you...
Kelly Elswick
June 16, 2011
I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers for all of those who loved her.
Heather Brannan-Smith
June 16, 2011
Jack, and family. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Our youngest are around the same age and I have frequently run into Kim and enjoyed visiting with her about our babies. May God bless and comfort you during his time.
June 16, 2011
I was very sad to hear this news - To Jack and your family, I wish you peace.
- Dianna LaFerry, BHS Class of 92 and classmate from Jefferson Elementary
Gretchen Barthelemy Robbins
June 16, 2011
I am praying for your family.
June 16, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Duane and Alice Winkler
June 16, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with and the children.
Todd & Kim Abshire
June 16, 2011
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My family will keep you in our thoughts.
Scott and barbara Nissen
June 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Cindy Keever
June 16, 2011
Prayers for your family. I was so sorry to hear about Kim. She was so sweet and so much fun in orchestra.
Aaron Sapp
June 16, 2011
Dear Jack, my condolences on your loss. When I ran into you a couple of Christmases ago I thought how wonderful it was for a high school romance to have worked out as well as yours had. I'm having a hard time putting into words the grief I'm feeling for you.
Misty Phelps
June 16, 2011
Your family and loved ones are in my prayers. BHS Class of '92
Melissa Worthy Johnson
June 16, 2011
May God bring you and your family peace.
Loren Roszel
June 16, 2011
Kim was a wonderful person. She will be missed. Prayers for Jack and their children.
Leslie Nickerson
June 16, 2011
Jack I am so very sorry for your loss of Kim! You both were together for as long as I can remember in school! Sending you love and prayers for you and your children. From fellow BHS 92 Leslie Bruno Nickerson
Mark and Melissa Yardley
June 16, 2011
So sorry for your loss she was a very sweet and caring person. My wife and I will be praying for you and your family.
Ryan Reddell
June 15, 2011
I still to this day and always will remember seeing her clutching her books and standing next to Jack everyday at school. She always had that precious smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Patricia & William Marchant
June 15, 2011
May God comfort and bless you in your sorrow.
Kim Scheer
June 15, 2011
Our prayers are with your family.
Shara Tate
June 15, 2011
Kim, you were the best friend a girl could have. I loved our long talks where everything was open and honest. I remember one time showing up at your house with flowers and a Kit Kat bar to surprise you. The joy on your face was priceless! Your smile was so sweet, and when you smiled your eyes did all the talking for you. I didn't see you pregnant with your boys, but when you were a bridesmaid in my wedding, and pregnant with Jacquelyne, you absolutely glowed! Your children were so special to you. You were loving, caring and giving in everything you did. I love you so much!
Tammi Soule-McVeigh
June 15, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying God's comfort over you. Calvin and Chance, your 1st grade teacher loves you very much!
Janet Hamrick
June 15, 2011
We are sorry to hear of the great loss of your daughter, wife, mother and great friend. Kim was a very special person, that you always enjoyed visiting with, she brought laughter, warmth and a friendly conversation to any room and everyone that knew and loved Kim, will have a big hole in their heart.. May God give you much comfort and peace during this trying time.
Michele Dilllard
June 15, 2011
She graduated with me and my prayers are with the family and out to the children I have 3 of my own. May God grant the family and her peace during this trying time.
Diane Brewington
June 15, 2011
Chong, you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. May God comfort you and yours
Lorie Auguste (Puckett)
June 15, 2011
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. She will be sorely missed. We will be here for you, if you or your family need anything in this time of sorrow. Bless you and your family.
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