John Makar Obituary

MAKAR - John, 86, passed away on July 5th, 2009. He was the third of five children born to Michael and Rose (Potchack) Makar in Galitzia, Ukraine, January 11, 1923. His childhood home was Johnstown, PA. A high achiever with perseverance, and a belief in the greatness of God, he traveled the road of life exceeding standards of a gentleman, businessman, and father with grace and generosity like no other. John was a natural born athlete. He received the award as the best athlete in the state of Pennsylvania as a senior in high school. Learning to play football with an aluminum can, he proceeded to University of Pennsylvania as starting quarterback his Freshman year. He excelled exceptionally in wrestling, La Crosse, and Jai Lai. John graduated from the Wharton School of Business with a degree in Economics. He later attended law school at the University of Tulsa. John served as a Second Lieutenant and Communications Officer for the U.S. Navy in two wars. While stationed in Honolulu, HI, he met his future wife and mother of his children, Margot Manning Lockwood of Tulsa. Margot resided in Hawaii after graduating from Vassar with a degree in Mathematics. She was employed with IBM as one of their first female executives. Establishing a home and family in Tulsa, John founded Par-Buster, manufacturing golf equipment. His goal in life was "to be a good father". He set the mold made by God and lived by The Ten Attributes of Love. John enjoyed the ocean, reading, and traveling. He is preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Jim Makar; sister, Katherine Makar of Pennsylvania respectively; wife, Margot Lockwood Makar of Tulsa. He is survived by: sister, Mary Talago; sister, Irene Makar, Allentown, PA respectively; daughters: Mary M. Makar, Phoenix, AZ; Nancy L. Makar, Tulsa; Ann T. Hughes, Tulsa; sons: John L. Makar, Atlanta, GA; Marcus A Makar, Tulsa; grandchildren: Lindsey S. Stuchman, Brussels, Belgium; Margot L. Ballard, Tulsa; Catherine A. Doyle, Tulsa; Bill J. Doyle, Tulsa; John L. Hughes, Tulsa; several loving nieces and nephews and children; long time companion, Colleen Swan, Tulsa. A Rosary service will be held: 7 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2009, Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 14th and Boulder, Tulsa. Funeral mass: 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2009, Holy Family Cathedral, 8th and Boulder, Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, a note with a fond memory of John's life touching another's would be most comforting. Fitzgerald Funeral Service - The Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151, www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com John Makar

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Published by Tulsa World on Jul. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Makar

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Lori Hood

July 22, 2009

To the entire Makar family- the Hood girls are so sorry for your loss. Your parents were loving people who enriched our lives in so many ways. Your father was a great role model and a father figure in my life. I know he was loved by many, and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Duenner

July 21, 2009

To all the great Makar Clan. I have been trying to reach Nancy, Markus etc. We were out of town during the funeral and am so very sorry i missed it. You dad was an amazing man and i remember our parents being very close. I spent countless hours at the house and miss Margot and Your dad so much. I was at OU when John left me a note saying mom had passed. I still have the note. Mr makar was so passioate about everything but most of all on passing on the great qualities that he had to all of you. He was like my dad was, terrified, of the big world out there and to make sure his kids were prepared. He was a great dad and so caring to a fault. Tough but fair and above all honest and loving. How lucky we all were to have such great role models to try to live up to. I know i fall short every single day. The Duenners were truly blessed by god to have known all of you. Please e mail me at [email protected] or call 605-8555

July 13, 2009

Dear Marcus and the entire Makar family,
I'm sorry about your dad. After reading about him in the paper, it is easy to see where you guys get your zest for life. What a great dad and friend he must have been for you.

Jason and the whole Starr family

Tim Morgan

July 12, 2009

Dear Marcus and Makar families...
I was sorry to read about your dad, but apparenty he lived quite the long and fruitful life -- which is a blessing... Some of you may know that your Grandmother Lockwood and my Grandmother Rosalind Morgan were the 1st President and Vice-President of the Tulsa Junior League -- respectively.
We actually have a history together as longtime Tulsa folk....

Thinking of all of you at this time.
Tim, Lynse and Adam Morgan

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