Emily Ann Makela's Obituary
Emily (Kaphammer) Makela, July 19, 1936'June 4, 2013. Emily was born in Idaho Falls, ID, graduated from high school in Corvallis, MT in 1956, and attended business school in Missoula. She married the love of her life, Gene Makela in 1958. They lovingly and energetically raised three children: Ann Marie, Kathy, and Matt. A resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma since 1971, she worked in residential mortgage lending for over 40 years. Emily enjoyed life to its fullest, making scores of lifelong friends along the way. She was a fierce competitor in whatever endeavor she attempted: bowling, softball, tennis, and golf. She was especially proud of having run the New York Marathon at age 51. Emily was predeceased by her daughter Kathy Beeman. She is survived by husband Gene and children Ann Marie and her husband Kelly Schneider, Matt Makela and his wife Michelle, grandchildren Sr. Providence (Meredith) and Alex Schneider, Ryan and Emily Beeman, and Jason, Hannah, Addy, and Elizabeth Makela, brothers Kenneth and Larry Kaphammer, and son-in-law Scott Beeman. Rosary at 7 pm on June 6 at the Church of the Resurrection and Funeral Mass at 11 am on June 7. Donations to Hospice of Green Country.
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