Walter "Dean" Stoy's Obituary
Walter “Dean” Stoy was born January 13, 1924 in Peru, Kansas and passed away April 18, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dean was one of two children born to James and Dorothy Stoy. After graduating from high school Dean joined the Navy; and proudly served his country until his discharge. Dean was an avid sportsman; he loved fishing, hunting and camping. Dean is survived by his spouse Betsy Stoy; son Bart Stoy and his wife Kimberly; daughter Lesa McClish and her husband Reg; son Jim Stoy and his wife Rhnea; son Dan Stoy; daughter Terry Lynn and her husband Steven; son Jeff Grinter; son Jon Grinter and his wife Karla; daughter Lacey Lamm and her husband Tyler; grandchildren Jason Stoy; Jeff Stoy; Trey McClish and his wife Kristen; Kristen Davidson and her husband Judd; Katy Renn and her husband Austin; Ryan Lillard and his wife Whitney; Clayton Stoy, Cassidy Stoy and Crista Stoy; Harris Grinter; Hunter Lamm; Haisley Lamm and Hannah Lamm; great-grandchildren Saxon; Miller; Meredith; Bailey; Morgan and Ryan. Dean is preceded in passing by his parents James Walter Stoy and Dorothy Stoy; sister Virginia Bingham and his first wife Barbara Stoy and his second wife Bettye Stoy. Visitation will be Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 4-6 p.m. at Floral Haven Funeral Home & 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service at Henryetta Church of the Nazarene. Funeral Service will be Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Henryetta Church of the Nazarene Graveside Service will be Friday, April 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens; Heritage Mausoleum.
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