Louis Bedoka

Louis "Buddy" Bedoka, 83 of Anadarko passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on December 1, 1931, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Maurice and Pearl (Guy) Bedoka. Buddy was raised in Anadarko all his life, graduating Anadarko High School in 1950. Buddy went to USAO in Chickasha and received a Bachelor of Arts. Buddy joined the National Guard Thunderbirds on January 10, 1949, serving his county until 1987. Buddy served in both the Korean War and Vietnam War. He married Marlene O' Donley on July 29, 1956, in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Buddy was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Anadarko.

He is survived by his wife; Marlene Bedoka, of the home
one son; Bruce Bedoka, Chickasha, OK
two daughters; Karen Nelson and husband Kenny, Midwest, OK
Kay Urquhart and husband Kevin, Charlotte, NC
seven grandchildren; Cacy Bedoka, Jake Bedoka, Philip Nelson, Greg Nelson, Perri Nelson, Brett Nelson, Ryan Urquhart
three sisters; Anna Donoghey, Joyce Smith, Guyneth Scholes
one brother; Maurice Bedoka and wife Lydia
one sister in law; Glenda Bedoka
numerous nieces and nephews


He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Franklin Bedoka and Buster Bedoka, one sister Marcie McGlothlin, two infant sons Christopher and Patrick


Honorary Casketbearers
Tom Hurst, Leslie Blalock, George Mopope, Richard Bell, Bob Jantz


Family will meet friends and family on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Steverson Funeral Chapel from 6:00 p.m., to 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Bethel Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK
Officiating: Rev. Glenn Alley
Burial: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Ft. Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, OK, under the direction of Steverson Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK