Ivan Malone Wilcox's Obituary
Ivan Wilcox, a resident of Broken Arrow, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at the age of 67. Ivan was born June 26, 1950 to Garnet and Marjorie Wilcox. Ivan had a deep sense of patriotism; he was named after his uncle Ivan, who died in the Battle of the Bulge. He had a passion for history and genealogy. Ivan’s college alma mater was OSU, but he would wear an OU shirt to support his daughter! He was an avid sports fan; he especially loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed trips to the aquarium. Ivan enjoyed travelling; he visited Hawaii seven times and even considered moving there, except the cost of living was too expensive. He never liked anyone fussing over him; but would spare no expense when it came to his family. He encouraged his family to go places like Paris, France and tour of Italy, even if he wasn’t interested in going himself. He always put his family first and was a devoted, husband, father and friend. Ivan will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Ivan is preceded in death by his parents, Garnet J. and Marjorie C. Wilcox. He is survived by his loving wife, Regina Wilcox; daughter, Elizabeth Tepen and her husband, Stephen of St. Louis, MO; son, Jeremy Wilcox and his girlfriend, Rachel of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Gretchen Matthews and her husband, Robert of Bartlesville, OK; nephew, Marty Matthews and his wife, Susan of Colombia, MO; niece, Jennifer Carter and her husband, Ken of Dallas, TX. and numerous other family members and friends.Interment will be in Floral Haven Rose Chapel Mausoleum so family has requested In lieu of flowers, donations be made to American Heart Association @ donatenow.heart.orgVisitation will be Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Floral HavenFuneral Service will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel
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