James Severt Ernstsen's Obituary
James Severt Ernstsen returned home to live with his Heavenly Father on January 30, 2009. Born in Los Angeles, CA, son of Franklin Kermit and Vida Marie Ames Ernstsen. Jim served our country for 4 years in the Marine Corps and went on to retire from Baker Oil Tools after 37 years. Jim had many hobbies including wood work, travel, spending time with his grandchildren, and serving in his church. Jim married his eternal companion in 1957 having his marriage solemnized in the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints Temple located in Manti, UT. He is survived by his wife, Zina Darlene McLaughlin Ernstsen, his 3 sons, James Severt Ernstsen, Jr., Randy Lee Ernstsen (Suzi), and Kurt Franklin Ernstsen (Dori), his five granddaughters, one grandson, and four great-grandchildren, sister, Norma Jean (Douglas) Slater. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1701 North Hickory Avenue in Broken Arrow, OK.Survived By:
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