Birth date: Sep 26, 1922 Death date: Oct 17, 2011
Jessie Barton Torbert, 89 Died on Monday October 17, 2011 in Tulsa, OK. She was born on September 26, 1922 in Shawnee, OK to Jesse and Elizabeth Barton. Jessie graduated from Oklahoma A & M with a Master’s degree in Business Edu Read Obituary
I just learned of Mrs Torbert’s passing (8 years late) . I was one of her students in the early 1980s. She instilled typing skills that I still use today, albeit on much different equipment. My kids often make fun of my habit of using two spaces after a period. She was an excellent teacher who seemed to love what she was doing.
I was one of Mrs. Torbert's students my junior year at Tulsa Memorial, 1975-76. That was my only year of typing and my only year at Memorial. She had a great sense of humor and managed the challenges of teaching a room of "smart-alecy" teens with a smile. I use what she taught me every day, as I'm sure thousands of others do, too. And I'll long remember her lively personality. My condolences to her friends and family.
My mother just told me that Mrs. Torbert had passed. I was a student at MHS in the 80s and she was a remarkable woman who told me at the time how important it was to her that no student left her classroom without proper typing skills as she knew that everyone would find them useful but some would rely on them to make a living. I truly think of her as being one of the most dedicated teachers I ever had — but on a lighter note, I'd be curious how many of her former students continue to fold their waste paper, never scrunch it, and if they always, ALWAYS put a double space after a period, even though it is no longer the typography fashion? I typed all my own papers in university and law school, and those of many others. I worked summers as a legal secretary typing away until I passed the bar, and now with computers I am on the keyboard constantly. I have thought of her often over the years, she made a difference to the lives of many. My condolences to her family.
Mary Lee and Bart, My heart goes out to you and your families in the loss of your mom. She was such a special, unique, lady. Our dads worked together at Skelly and through that connection, I first met your mom. Then, I had the privilege of being a student in her typing class at Memorial when she returned to teaching. I was not the best at typing, but she was a great teacher. She kept encouraging me and I made a 'B' in the class, and I was happy to have it! It is certainly a skill I use continually! Your mom was such a talker! and I don't think she ever met a stranger. She always made me feel important. I have such good memories of her. I pray that your memories will carry you through this time of grief. Karen McKinley Betts
Not long ago I was asked the question..'was there a teacher in your life that made a lasting impression and affected your adulthood?' I immediately said, 'oh yeah, it was Mrs. Torbert' I graduated from Memorial High School in 1968 and still use the skills she taught in my daily activities. She was the best!! I wish there could be more instructors like her. She was a great lady! So very sorry for your loss. Kathy Drake
What a great teacher she was! I have great memories of her typing class at Memorial. My thoughts and condolences to her family. She touched a lot if lives.
Mrs. Torbert was my typing teacher my junior year (1976-1977) at Memorial High School. The skill I learned in her class allowed me to support my children for several years while I was putting myself through college following a divorce. Hers might not have been one of the "fun" classes, but in terms of impacting my life, was the single most important class I ever took. Thank you, Mrs. Torbert.
I graduated from Memorial High School in 1980. Mrs. Torbert was my typing teacher for 2 semesters. The skills she taught me have carried me so far i life. I remember her walking around the room smacking peoples hands if they looked at them as they typed. She was an awesome teacher and friend. She will be remembered always for making a different in peoples lives. I wish more teachers were as dedicated and wonderful as she was. Rest in peace Mrs. Torbert.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Torbert. She was my MHS typing teacher my sophomore year (1977-78)and I thank her for teaching me the proper skills of typing. Her class was very relevant and has helped me over the many years since I first learned how to type, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" My deepest sympathies to her family.
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. She was my typing teacher in 9th grade at Memorial. We LOVED her. She was fun and high energy and a really good teacher that taught us such a valuable skill. I have thought of her over the years and how that typing class is one of the most useful classes i have ever had. The news is already going around Facebook so i imagine you will hear many wonderful things from former students in the coming days and weeks. Rest in Peace Mrs. Torbert!! Thank you for what you taught me. Julie
