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Lewis Richard "Dick" Cline

Lewis Cline Obituary

CLINE - Lewis Richard "Dick", of Tulsa quietly passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008, at Clare House, at the age of 73. Born in Tulsa, OK on August 27, 1934, the son of Charles Cameron and Lena Evelyn Cline, and brother to Charles "Chuck" Cline. Dick was a lifelong Tulsan, a point of pride to which he often spoke. Dick grew up on the west side of Tulsa and then proudly attended Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore. These days he considered the best of his life. In 1954 Dick enrolled at Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater and earned a BS in Business. It was there that Dick met and eventually married Cheryl Jeanine Bost. Married in 1955, the couple had 3 children; Christy, Colleen, and Casey. Dick worked as a heavy equipment and pipeline product salesman to the pipeline industry, traveling the country and making friends wherever he went. His life on the road was another source of pride, and he was always ready to get on the road for a new adventure. In 1981 he married Terri Tolbert of Broken Arrow, OK and they eventually had a daughter, Chelsey. During their marriage, Dick participated in many business ventures, and enjoyed time spent with his family volunteering for theater arts and was a founding member of Theater Arts Production. Later he enjoyed a daily routine of chores that he loved. It was at this time that Dick began to enjoy a life of traveling, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by: his wife, Terri Cline of Tulsa; children: Christy Cline Taylor, Colleen Cline, and Chelsey Cline of Tulsa, and Casey and Paige Cline of Boise, ID. He is also survived by: his 5 grandchildren, Lacey Ruggles of Denver, CO, Carly Taylor and Nicoa Cline of Tulsa, and Kylie and Kami Cline of Boise, ID. Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Oklahoma Military Academy Museum on the Rogers State University campus in Claremore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Clarehouse, (7324 E 49th Place No. 3 Tulsa, OK 74145), Hospice of Green Country (2121 S. Columbia Suite #200 Tulsa, OK 74114), and/or The Oklahoma Military Academy Alumni Museum Endowment (1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, OK 74017). VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World on Mar. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Cline

15 Entries

April 18, 2008

At the round table of life where full of life living spirits are assembled,Dick made his presence known as a welcomed visitor and a host without equal. After a ski run, a backpack trip, a post or pre party, it didn't matter. Dick was a wonderful spirit--He is missed. Fellow TSC member

C.A. Rerick

April 16, 2008

What a great guy! Always on the verge of a laugh! He loved his own jokes and we all laughed again even though we'd heard some before because they were still funny. Positive in word and deed, loved his friends and family and always had something good to say to them or about them. We'll never forget you my friend and from time to time we will have a glass of red wine with ice chips and enjoy a special memory of you.

Becky (Collins) Downie

April 10, 2008

Dear Terri, Chelsey, Colleen, Christy, and Casey and families

I am soooo sorry to hear of the loss of Dick. He was such a wonderful man and although its been over 20 years since he was really a part of my life, I still think fondly of him. He was always wonderful to me. I just found out today about his passing. I would have come to pay my respects had I known about it. Whats odd to me is that I found myself thinking of him the other day and smiled. I know you all suffered such a great loss and may God give you peace. I am so happy I had the chance to meet this man and know him, although it was for like a nanosecond of his life.

Ellen (Stephenson) Cook

April 2, 2008

Dearest Terri and Chelsey - What a blessing Dick was to this world! He had such an infectious love for life. Memories of him just bring a smile to anyone's face. Although it's certainly a sorrowful time for you both, hopefully wonderful memories are playing in your thoughts often. With love and prayers,

Cleo Gibson

April 1, 2008

Dear Terri and Family. We are sorry of your lost. We will miss Dick. He was such a great man. I love talking to him whenever I came to work for you all. God bless you. Mack and Cleo Gibson!

C.M. Palmer

March 31, 2008

Dear Terri and Chelsey,
I will always remember Dick's positive attitude and upbeat spirit. Truly enjoyed seeing him when Chelsey and Casey were attending HH. Time passes so fast, but the great memories you and your family have of him is his legacy to you and all of us. May God bless and comfort you and your family in your loss.

BILL WILBANKS

March 31, 2008

THANKS FOR BEING A GREAT FRIEND. LET'S GO NIGHT SKIING AGAIN, SEE YA AT THE BASE!!!
LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER!
BILL WILBANKS

Diane Howe

March 31, 2008

Dream ** Smile ** Live ** Laugh....
Abundant with fresh ideas, Dick never forgot how to dream. I always enjoyed his goofy grin and up-beat style. My heart felt sympathy goes out to the Cline families. With Christy, Colleen, Casey, and the rest of the neighborhood gang, we had our own "70's Show" and Dick was a colorful Dad character. He marched to his own beat and brought laughter to everyone he met.

Mickie Bingham

March 30, 2008

I am proud that I was a part of Dick's, a.k.a. "Pop's" life by extended family. A tremendous grandpa to my nieces, I never saw him without a smile on his face or a wink in his eye. He lived life to the fullest and always took time out to sit down with me and ask about the family. His terrific sense of humor and wonderful stories will be sadly missed, but very fondly remembered in celebration of his life well lived.

Elisabeth (Zaremba) Hunter

March 30, 2008

I wish I could be there tomorrow...my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always cherish the times that I spent with Mr. C. - he always made me smile and he truly cared about us all. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Harry Poarch

March 30, 2008

Ever since our Oklahoma Military Academy days, Dick was one of a kind that has been a friend for 58 plus years. A great guy with a good heart. A crazy guy always good for a laugh with a joke or amusing tale. We will miss the experiences and the comaraderie we shared with him over the years. We express sympathy to all of his family. We are profoundly sad of this loss. He will be sorely missed and we will not forget.

Bob and Pam Wandres

March 30, 2008

Pam and I are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. His cheerfulness and optimism was always an inspiration to us. His was truly a life well lived. Our condolences and best wishes to Terri, Chelsea, and all of his family.

Maripat & Wayne

March 30, 2008

The world suffered a GREAT LOSS the day "Dick" passed away. We will miss our dear friend. Much love to Terri and Chelsey and all the Cline's.

Love, Maripat and Wayne Perram

Haley McLaury Gardner

March 30, 2008

Dear Terri, Chelsey, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was always so very nice to me, and I'll always remember his smiles and kind words. I'll be thinking of you.

Victoria Ward

March 30, 2008

Dick was a person who demonstrated his love for life in his everyday living. He always had time to help others and be a friend. His smile and good nature will be remembered by all those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and know that many of us share in your loss. Dick Cline was a very special man and will be missed by many. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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