World War II Veteran Bernard Waddell ( aka "Bernie" & "Uncle Bud" by family), age 89, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed from this life on Sunday in Tulsa. Born in Cameron, Texas. He was the second son born to Francis and Lee Waddell. His siblings, in order, were Willard then Bernie, Dorothy, John Lee, W.J. 'Dub', Mabel, Martha, Ann, and Phil.
Preceded in death in 2002 by his wife of 58 years, Loretta, whom he had married on February 9, 1944. They both served as Sergeants during World War II. They were avid bowlers and nature lovers, particularly flowers, birds and squirrels.
He retired in 1975 after a career with the Federal Aviation Agency as a respected electronic equipment specialist.
Survived by Bhrent and Janet Waddell, Bruce Waddell, Brian and Stacy Waddell, and Karen V. Waddell; grandchildren, Bethany & Stephen Houser, Josh and Kathy Waddell, Jill and Rich Folia, Blake and Daryl Wynter, Graham Waddell, and Murphy Waddell; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Kate, and Elizabeth Houser, Anthony and Andrew Folia, and Zachary Waddell; siblings: Dorothy Edwards, Boston, MA; Ann Loafman, Cleburne, TX, and Phil Waddell, Granbury, Texas.
Services: Friday, March 16, 2007 at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661
Preceded in death in 2002 by his wife of 58 years, Loretta, whom he had married on February 9, 1944. They both served as Sergeants during World War II. They were avid bowlers and nature lovers, particularly flowers, birds and squirrels.
He retired in 1975 after a career with the Federal Aviation Agency as a respected electronic equipment specialist.
Survived by Bhrent and Janet Waddell, Bruce Waddell, Brian and Stacy Waddell, and Karen V. Waddell; grandchildren, Bethany & Stephen Houser, Josh and Kathy Waddell, Jill and Rich Folia, Blake and Daryl Wynter, Graham Waddell, and Murphy Waddell; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Kate, and Elizabeth Houser, Anthony and Andrew Folia, and Zachary Waddell; siblings: Dorothy Edwards, Boston, MA; Ann Loafman, Cleburne, TX, and Phil Waddell, Granbury, Texas.
Services: Friday, March 16, 2007 at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661
World War II Veteran Bernard Waddell ( aka "Bernie" & "Uncle Bud" by family), age 89, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed from this life on Sunday in Tulsa. Born in Cameron, Texas. He was the second son born to Francis and Lee Waddell. His siblings, in order, were Willard then Bernie, Dorothy, John Lee, W.J. 'Dub', Mabel, Martha, Ann, and Phil.
Preceded in death in 2002 by his wife of 58 years, Loretta, whom he had married on February 9, 1944. They both served as Sergeants during World War II. They were avid bowlers and nature lovers, particularly flowers, birds and squirrels.
He retired in 1975 after a career with the Federal Aviation Agency as a respected electronic equipment specialist.
Survived by Bhrent and Janet Waddell, Bruce Waddell, Brian and Stacy Waddell, and Karen V. Waddell; grandchildren, Bethany & Stephen Houser, Josh and Kathy Waddell, Jill and Rich Folia, Blake and Daryl Wynter, Graham Waddell, and Murphy Waddell; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Kate, and Elizabeth Houser, Anthony and Andrew Folia, and Zachary Waddell; siblings: Dorothy Edwards, Boston, MA; Ann Loafman, Cleburne, TX, and Phil Waddell, Granbury, Texas.
Services: Friday, March 16, 2007 at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661
Preceded in death in 2002 by his wife of 58 years, Loretta, whom he had married on February 9, 1944. They both served as Sergeants during World War II. They were avid bowlers and nature lovers, particularly flowers, birds and squirrels.
He retired in 1975 after a career with the Federal Aviation Agency as a respected electronic equipment specialist.
Survived by Bhrent and Janet Waddell, Bruce Waddell, Brian and Stacy Waddell, and Karen V. Waddell; grandchildren, Bethany & Stephen Houser, Josh and Kathy Waddell, Jill and Rich Folia, Blake and Daryl Wynter, Graham Waddell, and Murphy Waddell; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Kate, and Elizabeth Houser, Anthony and Andrew Folia, and Zachary Waddell; siblings: Dorothy Edwards, Boston, MA; Ann Loafman, Cleburne, TX, and Phil Waddell, Granbury, Texas.
Services: Friday, March 16, 2007 at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661
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