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Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/0040eb38-2232-4c4f-b52d-7c7cad010962/60726664_10216481743735214_3168505482881007616_n.jpg Lion Memorial - John L. (Johnny) Anderson 1947-2015 John “Johnny” L. Anderson age 68, was graciously welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at his home in Dickson, OK. John was born on May 17, 1947, to L.V. Anderson and Helen Ruth (Jones) Anderson at Wichita, Kansas. His family moved to Dallas where he went to school and graduated from Sunset High School. He went on to further studies at the University of Arlington and Dallas Baptist University. John married the love of his life, Miss Terry Jean Speck, on July 8, 1967, at Dallas, Texas. At the time of his passing, the couple had been married for 48 years, and have two sons and five grandchildren. After 28 years in the oil business as a draftsman and later a manager, John and Terry went on the road going to RV shows and arts and crafts shows across the country for six years. John loved the open road and photographing the beautiful areas they traveled through. He was an avid fisherman and the outdoors held a special place in John’s heart. In 2000, John and Terry settled in Ardmore, OK., and soon after, opened “My Hangup”. Together they built “My Hangup” into a thriving business for 14 years. This let John to being active in many local charities and fundraisers in the community. John loved Terry’s mother, Bette Speck, and her brother, Jerry Speck. They spent many nights together, enjoying each other’s company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/e3d1e707-3f46-4005-a004-8891f67662ff/Carl+Denham.jpg Lion Memorial - Carl A Denham 1928 - 2006 Born on Oct. 15, 1928, in Tulsa to John and Alfa Snyder Denham, he died on Dec. 5, 2006, at his Ardmore residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant sister, Donna Marie Denham. Carl was the epitome of the American Dream. He was born into poverty. With tenacity and much hard work, he began working at age 12 by walking into town on winter mornings to Dr. Sperry’s house to light his furance while living in Columbus, Kansas, Later, to help his family, he worked for Roberts IGA plucking chickens, also in Columbus. He anticipated going to Tulsa to further his education at Tulsa University. However, when his mother passed away, he took his savings to pay for her funeral so they county did not have to put her away. Carl and the former Carol “Tootie” Isaacs were married on Sep., 12, 1947, in Tulsa. He continued working hard, beginning he career with Oklahoma Natural Gas in Tulsa in June of 1946. He worked faithfully for 45 years, retiring as area marketing manager in 1986 in Ardmore. He immediately became active in the ONG Ongoers Club, serving as president the last two years. Carl was always active civically because of his younger years. He participated in the annual Children’s Christmas Parade as parade marshal. He became a member of the Lions Club, Ardmore Chapter, in June of 1960. Unless he was out of town, he never missed a meeting. He was dedicated to serving in every capacity for 46 years. He loved his fellow Lion members as family. He and his wife of 59 years were also active members of Good neighbor Sam Club, the Southern Oklahoma Sam Chapter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/66224f49-27f5-4e25-b651-848b51fe5234/Rachel+Crawford+Hamilton.jpg Lion Memorial - Rachel Crawford Hamilton 1975 - 2008 Rachel was born June 30, 1975, in Bowie, Texas, to Dan and Sherry Cooper Crawford. She was employed as a manager for Marriott Hotel. Survivors include a son, Brennan Hamilton, and a daughter, Taylor Hamilton, both of Ardmore; and two brothers: Danny Crawford of Greenville, Texas, and Eric Crawford of Hazlet, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/b43a8754-93e9-4164-8ed6-c41aa9edd579/Jose+Mendez.jpg Lion Memorial - José Mendez 1927-2012 Born to the late Juan and Rosa Rodriguez Mendez, January 28, 1927 at Laredo, Texas, Jose died at his Ardmore residence Monday, February 27, 2012 following an extended illness. During World War II, Jose served in the Army of Occupation of the U. S. Army in Germany and was awarded the Victory Ribbon with 1 overseas service bar. In 1986 he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mundelein College, Chicago, Illinois and in 1989 his Masters Degree in Bilingual Education from the National College of Education in Evanston, Illinois. He taught English as a second language for many years at the J. N. Thorp School in Chicago to elementary and college students. He and Olga M. Vazquez were married June 19, 1971 in Chicago; they came to Ardmore in 1986. Jose was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church; St. Mary's Men's Club and was a member of the Lions Club. Jose was An active volunteer; at the Ardmore Public Schools, helping students with reading and comprehension, with the HOSTS program, Helping One Student To Succeed; he was involved with RSVP and for ten years volunteered with the Mercy Memorial Auxiliary, where he is remembered being at the pop-corn machine, always eager to be of service and of help to others; with a big smile on his face and twinkle in his eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/558e6754-075b-4538-a4ec-88e146706ab3/Lion+Branson+Baker.JPG Lion Memorial - Thomas Branson Baker 1938 - 2001 The son of the late William Frank and Willie Rhea Tiller Baker, Branson was born June 16, 1938, in Luling, Texas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. William F. Baker Jr., in 1979. A member of the Ardmore Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he had served as a deacon, Branson was the former owner of Baker’s House of Flowers in Ardmore and joined the staff of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home in 1985. After completing his licensed apprenticeship, he attended the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated with honors in 1990. He returned to Havey-Douglas Funeral Home as a licensed funeral director and professional embalmer. He was forced to retire in 2000 due to failing health. Branson had also attended Pierce Junior College in San Fernando Valley, California, where he received extensive training in floral design and business. He was also a graduate of Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. While in the floral business, he was selected to decorate the White House and worked with first lady Betty Ford. Active in civic affairs, Branson was a member and past president of the Ardmore Lions Club. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharee and Lloyd Franks, and Hollye and Alan Gorrell, both of Ardmore; a son, Mark Baker, San Antonio; a sister, Sue Wilson, Oklahoma City; a brother Keats Baker, Fullerton, California; and four grandchildren, Brett and Morgan Baker, Grant Gorrell and Tyler Franks, all of Ardmore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/e43ba3c6-16d4-4586-bbfe-f403f05f260d/lyndell.jpg Lion Memorial - Lyndell P. Worthen 1920-2016 Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/9dcac063-294d-464b-9eb6-7b49ff62338c/Constance+Snyder.png Lion Memorial - Constance Snider 1921 - 2014 The daughter of the late Miles L. and Minta Ethel Hooter Seaborn, Constance was born February 14, 1921 in Shamrock, Oklahoma and passed away on May 14, 2014 in Woodward, Oklahoma. She and Vencent F. Snider were married in Oklahoma City in 1939 and he preceded her in death July 28, 1990. She was also preceded in death by an infant son Robert T. Snider, her sister Pollyanna and a brother Miles L. Seaborn, Jr. A resident of Ardmore for over forty years, Constance was a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Ardmore Lions Club and had the honor of being the first Lady Lion in Oklahoma. She was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, WMU of the First Baptist Church and active in the Philharmonic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/d59cc3b9-da22-423c-a64c-044d8cf56fce/Lion+Marvin+Polzein.jpg Lion Memorial - Marvin Carl Polzien 1929-2011 Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/4f199877-02d3-4a67-891a-d78a97d32d45/JoAnn+Hudson1.jpg Lion Memorial - Jo Ann Hudson 1932-2004 Born June 3, 1932 in Tampa, Fla. to Jack and Sally Reed Housh, she died April 15, 2004 at her residence. She married Paul Hudson May 22, 1950 in Hobbs, N.M. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a son, David Hudson. Mrs. Hudson had been a resident of Ardmore for the past 15 years. Previously she lived in Fort Worth, Texas. She was an active member of the Ardmore Lions Club and served as past president. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and was awarded “Ambassador of the Year” in 2000. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law. Paula Jo and Alex Miller, Wilson and Teresa Ann and Melvin Roberts, Ardmore; five grandchildren Melissa Henderson, Jennifer Turner, Michael Miller, Bobby Hudson, all Ardmore, and Bryce Hudson, Wilson; and great grandchildren, Garrett Lambert, Molly Miller, Devin Henderson, Paul Beach, Kenton Turner and Logan Miller, all Ardmore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd0061de321bd04b0419521/e4823676-102e-4119-9b1a-feaad4021fdc/7304146.jpg Lion Memorial - Martin Ezra Dyer 1928-2021 Martin Ezra Dyer 1928 - 2021 Martin was born February 8, 1928 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Ezra and Gladys (Martin) Dyer. He departed this life of January 5, 2021 at his home in Ardmore. Martin was a graduate of Ardmore High School and went on to achieve his Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Oklahoma. He and Phyllis Brooks married June 9, 1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They were married for 60 years. Martin served on the Ardmore City Commission for 39 years, 8 of those years serving as Mayor, and was selected as Oklahoma’s Mayor of the year in 2017 for cities over 5,000 in population. Martin served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and has been a practicing attorney in Ardmore since 1954. Martin was recently recognized for having served as the attorney for the Ardmore City School District for the past 65 years and has been an active member of the Ardmore Lions Club for 65 years. Theater was a big part of Martin’s life for over 40 years in which he appeared in more than 20 Ardmore Little Theater productions, often playing lead or supporting roles in musicals or comedies. 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