Dennis Jearl Yoakum Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dennis Yoakum Sr. , longtime OK educator of Purcell, OK, who passed away on June 4, 2019, at the age of 96, at Norman Veternal Center, in Norman, OK.
Preceding him in death: his 5 siblings, Harold Yoakum, Geneva Wahoma Blackwell, Dennisteen VanWagoner Murray, infants, Frankie Vandale and Bland Dale and his niece, Gayle Yoakum Dyer.
Survived by: his adored and beloved wife of 77 years, Hazel; their 3 children; Jane Evans (Doug) of Edmond, OK, Donna Giauque (Scott) of Plano, TX and Denny Yoakum (Donna) of Commerce, TX.; 6 grandchildren, Eden Moore, Cameron Menghini, Kyle Giauque, Geoffrey Giauque, Catherine Pineda and Caitlin Yoakum; 11 great grandchildren, Whitney, Maddie, Ainsley Moore, Frankie, Henry, Samantha Menghini, Mary Kate, Travis, Harley Giauque, Jack Roman and Hazel Jo Pineda; his brothers-in-law, H. T. (Dessie Lee) and Max Whitfield.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation, 1268 North Interstate Drive, Norman, OK, 73070.
