Kevin D. Weast

WEAST -- Kevin D., died Thurday, September 22, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 1, 1967, in Bethesda, MD to Rev. Forest and Patricia Poole Weast. His family settled in Oklahoma in 1975. He attended Lexington Public Schools and Stratford Public Schools before moving to Midwest City in 1980, where he graduated from Carl Albert High School in 1986. He attended East Central University for 2 years and earned his Accounting degree from Oklahoma Baptist University. Kevin was very active in the accounting field and was a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants and Tulsa Conference of Accountants. Kevin earned his certifications as a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Public Accountant. He was employed by Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group as a Director of Special Projects in the Marketing Department. He was a member of South Tulsa Baptist Church where he actively served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and choir member. Kevin was an energetic, and motivated team player. He loved basketball and softball. He played in many leagues and teams throughout his lifetime. Kevin loved being outside. He especially enjoyed working in the yard, going on bicycle rides and taking his children to the park. Friendships were important to him and he prided himself in keeping in touch with friends across the miles. Kevin was a dependable friend, always willing to help when needed. He lived his life as a faithful servant of God, a devoted husband, and a loyal father. He was preceded in death by: his infant sister, Janet; paternal grandparents, Marvin and Lillie Mearl Weast; and maternal grandfather, J. C. Poole. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie; daughters, Sayre and Schuler; and son, Bryer, all of the home. He is also survived by: his parents, Rev. Forest and Patricia Weast of Ada; sister, Kimberly Weast-Sabella and brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel James Sabella; nieces, Hannah and Rachel; and nephew, Anthony, all of Troy, IL; and grandmother, Viva Greene Poole of Ada. Memorial donations may be made to South Tulsa Baptist Church, Building Fund, 10310 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Visitation: Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bixby Funeral Services, 13307 S. Memorial, Bixby. Service will be held Monday, September 26, 2005, at 10 a.m., at South Tulsa Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Atwood Cemetery at 4 p.m., Monday. Bixby Funeral Service, 369-1700.