1919
Ima
2014
Ima Jean Fox
June 17, 1919 — November 21, 2014
Ima Jean (Meeker) Fox was born June 17, 1919, in Crospey, Illinois, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Elsie Meeker. She departed this life on November 21, 2014, at Elk View General Hospital, in Hobart, Oklahoma, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Meeker of Crospey, Illinois, Ursal Meeker, of Naples, Florida, Maurine (Meeker) Haines, of Saybrook, Illinois, and Roberta (Meeker) Helm, of Clinton, Illinois. She attended Potosi Grade School and later went on to graduate from Crospey Community High School. From there, she earned her R.N. Diploma in Nursing in the state of Illinois. She was later married to the late Sargeant Harold E. Fox, while he was serving in the United States Air Force, stationed in Dothan, Alabama. To this union, 4 children were born within a 6 year period. She leaves to cherish her sweet memories 3 daughters and 1 son; Dianne Fox of Hobart, Oklahoma, Patricia (Fox) Madden of Altus, Oklahoma, Elaine (Fox) Lamb (married to Joe Ben Lamb), of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Jim Fox (married Dianna Futrell Fox) of Canyon Lake, Texas.
Ms. Fox was very active in her community. She participated in the local Lutheran church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school and adult bible study, was an avid OSU extension member, and campaign manager for Victor Wickersham.
Her early work history included head scrub nurse at Clinton Hospital and industrial R.N. for a missile site in the Lugert area. Later, she went on to be administrator of The Good Samaritan Home on Lowe Street, and nursing consultant at Hobart Living Center. From this career path, she retired in 1979, where she remained in the home with her loving, farmer husband. They became snow birds in the late 1970's, where they spent annual winters for many years, enjoying a multitude of friendships with fellow Winter Texans from all over the country.
She leaves behind her children, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are Elesha Madden of Altus, Oklahoma, Jake Fox of Tulsa, Oklahoma, John Madden of Hobart, Oklahoma, Jason Fox, of Canyon Lake, Texas, Jennifer Heckman, of Austin, Texas, Samantha Lamb, of Norman, Oklahoma, and Benjamin Lamb, of Yukon, Oklahoma.
Her hobbies included participation in a local bowling league, Shortgrass Playhouse, sewing, needle point, oil painting, beading, growing roses in her flower garden, and canning fruits and vegetables.
She was loved and cared for by many in Hobart and the surrounding communities. She had a very long, fruitful life, and will be celebrated and cherished by all who loved her.
Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2014
First Lutheran Church, Hobart, OK
Burial will follow at Hobart Rose Cemetery, Hobart, OK, under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart.
Ms. Fox was very active in her community. She participated in the local Lutheran church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school and adult bible study, was an avid OSU extension member, and campaign manager for Victor Wickersham.
Her early work history included head scrub nurse at Clinton Hospital and industrial R.N. for a missile site in the Lugert area. Later, she went on to be administrator of The Good Samaritan Home on Lowe Street, and nursing consultant at Hobart Living Center. From this career path, she retired in 1979, where she remained in the home with her loving, farmer husband. They became snow birds in the late 1970's, where they spent annual winters for many years, enjoying a multitude of friendships with fellow Winter Texans from all over the country.
She leaves behind her children, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are Elesha Madden of Altus, Oklahoma, Jake Fox of Tulsa, Oklahoma, John Madden of Hobart, Oklahoma, Jason Fox, of Canyon Lake, Texas, Jennifer Heckman, of Austin, Texas, Samantha Lamb, of Norman, Oklahoma, and Benjamin Lamb, of Yukon, Oklahoma.
Her hobbies included participation in a local bowling league, Shortgrass Playhouse, sewing, needle point, oil painting, beading, growing roses in her flower garden, and canning fruits and vegetables.
She was loved and cared for by many in Hobart and the surrounding communities. She had a very long, fruitful life, and will be celebrated and cherished by all who loved her.
Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2014
First Lutheran Church, Hobart, OK
Burial will follow at Hobart Rose Cemetery, Hobart, OK, under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart.
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