Alta Selvey's Obituary
Alta Jo Selvey – Doverspike , 81, of Tulsa, OK passed away on October 11, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born February 18, 1938 in Tulsa, OK to T.R. Bush and Delphan Beeson. Alta was a longtime member of The First United Methodist Church in Tulsa and the local chapter of American Guild of Organists. Alta started playing the the organ at the age of 16. She was a professional pianist and organist. Alta held both the Bachelor and Master of Music Performance degrees from the University of Oklahoma. She was an active accompanist for recitals at the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University music schools. In addition, she taught piano and organ at Saied Music Company. For the past few years, she was the church organist at First Presbyterian Church in Okmulgee, OK. Alta is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Richard Doverspike. Visitation will be held Monday from 1- 7 at Floral Haven Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Alta’s life at 2PM, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at First United Methodist Church.
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