Reverend Bernard Charles Jewitt

Bernard Jewitt Obituary

JEWITT - Reverend Bernard Charles, He was born on May 12, 1936 in Hull, Yorkshire, England to Herbert and Catherine (Kitty) Andrews-Jewitt. Our beloved brother, uncle and pastor was called home February 6, 2008 after a long illness. He is survived by: his sister, Monica Stolfa (Ardmore); several nieces and nephews, Anne Beard and her husband, Riley and Monica Catherine Stolfa of Ardmore, Alma Therese Livesay and her husband Scott, Parker, TX, Bernadette Wilkie and her husband Garrett, Colorado Springs, John Stolfa and his wife Martha and Timothy Stolfa of Ardmore, Anthony Stolfa and his wife Crystal, McKinney, TX and Bernard Stolfa and his wife Sonja, Tulsa, OK and many great nieces and nephews. Fr. Jewitt attended grade school in Withernsea, and Hull England. In 1950 he and his mother and sister moved to Ardmore, OK. He graduated from high school at St. Gregory's in Shawnee, OK. After high school, he attended St. John's Seminary in San Antonio, TX and was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Reed in May 1959. He was associate pastor in Enid until the Bishop sent him to Rome for a year of special studies. Upon his return to Oklahoma, he was appointed the religious education director for the state of Oklahoma Catholic diocese. He was later appointed to various parishes in the eastern Oklahoma diocese and started the Parish of St. Thomas More in Tulsa. He also pastored St. Johns in Bartlesville for six years before returning to Tulsa. He most recently was the pastor of St. Bernard's parish in Tulsa for 16 years until his retirement in 2007. A vigil will be said at 7p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2008 followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m., on Monday, February 11, 2008, both at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Archbishop Eusebius Beltran, Bishop Edward Slattery and his many priest friends. He will be buried in Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500 Reverend Bernard Charles Jewitt VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World on Feb. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Jewitt

15 Entries

Glenna Romoser

March 6, 2008

Father Jewitt will be deeply missed by our family. He was a very important part of our catholic faith and with our daughters and their sacraments. He always had a kind word and a hug for you. Plus, he knew your name. We love you and will miss you.

Love,
Glenna and Russell

Brigid Schlunegger

February 11, 2008

Father Bernie we will miss you!
Love,Brigid

Monica Fell Barbour

February 10, 2008

Father Jewitt "Bernie" was a great man and quite the character. He was a true lifelong friend to both my parents and a spiritual leader. Our entire family was blessed to have him in our lives. We will miss you! Monica Fell Barbour

Patrick Eastman

February 9, 2008

Dear Bernie I will always remember you with fondness as a dear friend and brother priest. May you rest in peace. Father Patrick [Eastman}

Bernadette Wilkie

February 9, 2008

We will miss you Uncle "Werndy".

Lori Keller

February 8, 2008

Father Bernard was to all of us in the Taylor clan not only a close dear friend but also an extension of our family. We have many wonderful memories filled with treasured times at the Oregon Coast and Black Butte Ranch as he came out every summer to spend time with us on the West Coast. He loved my father Bob Taylor like a brother as did my father him. My father passed away also with AML. He was a constant source of support and encouragement to our family in the best of times and through difficult times. One of the times I cherished was when He wrote me an amazing letter when I was just a little girl and had just lost my dog who had got ran over. I looked to Father Bernard to help me understand about loss and "what does happen to dogs when they die?". Although Father did not have specific answers about exactly what happens he reassured me of God's amazing love and he had said "you never know Duchess (my dog) may be the first one greeting me in heaven because God knows too how much you both loved each other. I always loved that thought, Father's gentle and loving letter helped me with my grief. He too had loved his dog (Groovy) with that same kind of love. It was a tender letter filled with hope and compassion and it meant the world to me.
I spoke with him the Wednesday before he passed, it was so good to hear his voice and I could hear the smile on his face as we talked. We spoke about how my father (Bob) was up in heaven with full understanding about all he had been going through with the Leukemia rallying him from above, I told him too how he was on our hearts and in our prayers from afar. I am grateful I had the chance to tell him I loved him. Father Bernard will always hold a treasured place in my heart and I know he is with my dad now just enjoying each other in God's amazing heaven. I hope he too will be one of the 1st people meeting me when I go to heaven. God bless all of you and your family as you grieve the loss of such a special man. Our prayers are with all of you from afar too. From our family to yours with love and peace. Lori (Taylor) Keller

Sheila Nelson

February 8, 2008

You will always be remembered in our prayers.

Walden & Rita Gemmill

February 8, 2008

We have lost a great Priest and friend in the passing of Father Jewitt. He will be missed by many, and he touched so many lives as he walked his path of life. I know our family always considered him a wonderful spiritual leader as well as a great friend. We called and told each of our children, they too were touched by the sad news, but now he will not suffer any more, and he is in Heaven to pray for us, and wonder at times what the heck are they doing for! If it was not for him Walden never would have be Baptized a Catholic when our youngest child was. We were also fortunate that he was able to Baptize one of our grandchildren. We are going to miss you Father Jewitt, and thank you for all your support spiritually and in life generally, but mostly for being a friend. Love all the Gemmills

Martha Fell Desmond

February 8, 2008

Father Jewitt was a wonderful friend to my entire family and we hold him in high esteem with much love. He was a very special mentor and role model for me personally. Bernie will be missed by the community he served so well - not just the Diocese of Tulsa - but the City of Tulsa! His outstanding work for education, understanding, acceptance and justice will be hard to replace. We love you!!!

James C. Smith

February 8, 2008

Bernie was a dear friend. I think of him often, and I will miss him dearly. We only get several special friends and Bernie was definetley one of mine.

Deacon John Hancock

February 8, 2008

In fond rememberance and with gratefulness for allowing me to serve with you at St Bernards.

Matt Sirkis

February 8, 2008

You will always be remembered in our hearts father!

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