[hworth18]

My Father passed away Sunday morning.. He actually requested that there not be any type of service, but I thought he deserved to be remembered as a veteran and a man that did his part for his country..

WORTHAN - Harry William, age 82, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Harry was born November 21, 1924, to Harry M. and Edith (Beaty) Worthan in Cherokee, OK. Following his graduation from Cushing High School, in 1942, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served until the end of World War II, with the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific including landings on Saipan and Tinian, in the Battle for the Marianas Islands and at Iwo Jima. Harry was called back to active duty during the Korean War. He fought in Korea for 13 months, while assigned to the 1st Marine Division. Harry worked in the petroleum industry as an Installation Engineer. During his career, he traveled throughout the United States and Canada, as well as many other places around the world with varies companies. Before his retirement in 1984, he worked for Kellogg-Brown & Root in Houston, TX. On July 14, 1977, Harry and LaVerna (Hampton) were married in Miami, OK. Harry enjoyed working in his garden along with fishing and hunting in his spare time. Harry W. Worthan was preceded in death by: his parents, Harry and Edith Worthan; his brother, John Worthan; and his son, Harry Wayne Worthan. He is survived by: his wife, LaVerna (Hampton) Worthan of Sapulpa, OK; sons, Terry of Jenks, OK; Steve and his wife, Barbara of Sevierville, TN, Harry, Jr. and his wife, Jodi, John and his wife, Tammy; daughter, Pat Tillotson and her husband, Delos, all of Tulsa, OK; step-sons, Dean Dugger and his wife, Vivian of Glenpool, OK, Doug Dugger and his wife, Linda of Broken Arrow, OK; along with 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 2 step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Worthan's request will be honored with a private service.

[mustangdriver]

Hey Harry, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

[flyXwire]

Im sorry to hear that. My prayers and condolences to you and your family, Harry.

[MoMo]

Dear Harry,

All my best wishes to you and your family. I understand how difficult it must be to respect your father's wishes. When a father and old soldier passes away, we all feel that it should be marked in some way. For each of us it is a momentous change in our lives. However, perhaps all us buddies on the Forum can help a little by thinking for a moment to imagine the bugle's last post to an old soldier.

May your father rest in peace and may your family's memories of him be a comfort.

All the best,

MoMo

[timbo]

Harry,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Tim.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Harry,
I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
JP





Once a Marine always a Marine.....
Sempr Fi.

[mikeb1958]

I am sorry Harry for the loss of your father. Sounds like he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[hworth18]

Thank you for the comments.. I wasn't close to my dad due to problems he had later in life, but as I said above, I do believe he, at the least, needs to be remembered for the contributions he gave in defending this country.. And posting his Obituary to be recognized as such was a fitting tribute to a man I hardly knew..

I am so glad that we have the caliber of people on this forum that we do..

[chiefs70]

My condolences as well, Harry. You show great character in honoring your father despite your relationship. Too bad he never had the opportunity to learn what a great son he had.

Thank you and God speed for your service, Mr. Worthan.

Eric

[easy8]

Sorry about the passing of your father Harry, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

easy8