Roger Kree Uptegraft

Roger Kree Uptegraft, 70, of Norman, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, while at his home in Norman.He will be cremated, and his remains taken to Smackover, Ark, to rest next to his deceased wife, Dr. JoEllen Uptegraft. No formal memorial services will be held, although a gathering of friends and family will be held in June.Roger was born on August 19, 1938 in Drumright, OK, to Mary Ruth and Kenneth Kree Uptegraft. He was self-employed as an artist, a rancher, welder, and dabbled in other exciting ventures. Roger had an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master in Fine Arts from University D'Allende, San Miguel, Mexico. On August 3, 1968, he married JoEllen Uptegraft.Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. JoEllen Uptegraft, his son Nathan Kree Uptegraft, his father Kenneth Kree Uptegraft. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ruth Uptegraft of Drumright, OK; his daughter, Fleur Uptegraft of Redwood City, CA, his brother Larry Uptegraft of Springdale, AK, his sister, Mary Ann Smith of Edmond, OK, one granddaughter, two grandsons in Fort Worth, TX, one grandson in California and several nieces and nephews.A gathering of family and friends will be held in mid-June, please contact his daughter for more information, amyfleur@gmail.com, 650-796-2667.Submitted by family