Billie Loshbaugh
Obituary
Billie June Loshbaugh was born April 24, 1927 in Glendale, OK to Oscar Edward and Eunice Fanny Adaline (Young) Scarbrough. She passed from this life February 6, 2011 at the age of 83. She was a 1945 graduate of Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City. Her talents as an accomplished pianist were well known at area churches. Billie studied Pre-med at Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater and received her Bachelor of Science in 1949. While a student she was employed by the U.S. Geological Survey, Surface Water Division located in the Chemistry building on campus. After graduation, she transferred to the Department of the Interior, Ground Water Division, in Washington, D.C. and continued her studies at George Washington University School of Medicine where she received her M.T. in Laboratory Science in 1951.
Billie met Dean Loshbaugh at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa where they married December 20, 1958. As a long time church member, she served many years on the Board and was a member of the Wesley Class. After returning to Oklahoma, Billie had been employed by the OU Medical School, Oklahoma City, in Children's Leukemia Research. Her competence in the laboratory led to her position at the Children's Medical Center (CMC) in Tulsa where she developed laboratory techniques to serve the patient population of CMC. While serving in this position and as Head and Director of Laboratory Services, she became well known for her work that included screening newborn babies for metabolic disorders. While recognized with numerous awards and honors for her work, Billie always credited the dedicated medical staff, volunteers, and community for enabling the important medical advances made through the CMC Laboratory projects.
Billie's professional memberships included the American Association of University Women, Oklahoma Society of Medical Technologists (Past President), and Children's Medical Charities Auxiliary. She received recognition for 50 years of service on the Board of Registry American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Emeritus Status. She also received recognition for 50 years of service by the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Emeritus Status.
Billie was a member of the National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America where she served as Past President of National Officers Club and Past National Chaplain. She was also an active member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Tulsa Chapter in which she served as Chairman of Music. Her father, a WWI veteran, served as a catalyst for her patriotism.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Norma Jean Scarbrough Smith. Billie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dean of Tulsa; her brother, Jim Scarbrough and his wife, Billye of Heavener, OK; three nieces, Lugenia Counce and her husband, Ben of Caruthersville, MO, Linda Goeller and her husband, Mark of Seminole, OK and Ellen Woodring and her husband, Rob of Bixby; two nephews, Carl Scarbrough and his wife, Melissa of Houston, TX and Dean Scarbrough and his wife, Cassandra of Alva, OK; fourteen great nieces and nephews, Jim Goeller and his wife, Lindy, Anna Beth Kallenbach and her husband, Andy, Laura Schley and her husband, Steve, Emily, Trisha, Alyssa and Benjamin Counce, Carly and Daisy Woodring, Joel, Will, Lane, Gracie, and Norah Scarbrough; and one great-great niece, Norah Goeller as well as a host of cousins, additional family and loved ones.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Billie's memory to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Donations may be made online at www.OMRF.org. Ninde Funeral & Cremation, (918) 742-5556 www.ninde.com
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Tributes & Memories
Funeral Home Owner
We were so sorry to hear of Billie's passing. Dean we are praying for you through this difficult time. Take care of yourself and keep in touch. Love you.
Ron & Cathy Thompson
I was Billie's neighbor for a short while, her cleaning lady for a short while and her friend for eternity. Her friendship and kindness' will be missed but not forgotten. Dean, I pray that the Father of all comfort will be your close companion in the days ahead. May He provide you with courage for each day, hope for the next day and help from those who love and care for you. Your friend, Tami I look forward to seeing around at the local garage sales this spring.
Tami Timmons Letters
Thank you so much for sharing this photo of Aunt Billie and you on your graduation day at OSU. Aunt Billie always made her trips to Huntsville sound like a homecoming. She was so excited to get to see you! She talked about you to us often and always with love and pride in her voice. Thank you, Jane!
Linda Goeller
Billie June a much loved cousin. Even though I was much younger and had lots of wonderful cousins my age (Norma and James), Billie's wisdom stood out and was a wonderful conversationalist to me. (Authority figure with lots of Authority). Our talks continued through the years up until a few days ago. She was kind, giving of herself in a very tender complimentary way. She had the ability to put together problems, catalog them and turn them into something good most assuredly to those concerned. My condolences to Dean and all the family. Billie's understanding and communication skills in all situations enabled us to say goodbye without a word spoken. Till later, Billie Love, Dave
Dave Barnes
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you now. Last night Harold and I were thinking of all the connections we have had with your families--nearly all my life with your family, Dean--our mothers were such life-long friends; your dad was my science teacher in 8th grade; and the list could go on. And it is hard to realize that we have known Jim and Billye since the early 1960's. Sister Shirley and I also reminisced by phone, and she also sends her condolences. We wish that we could have known Billie better. Her life story is heart warming and most worthy. She contributed so much in so many ways. We send our love to all the family. Mary Lou & Harold
Harold & Mary Lou Sare
We feel so deeply with you over the passing of your dear Billie June. She was such an inspiration and dedicated to all the tasks that she put her hands on. We admired her tremendous work to keep the Scarbrough/Scarborough reunion group going and following through with publishing the large two volume genealogy work done by Tom Boyd. We will miss her sweet and gracious spirit. Our deepest sympathy to all of you, Dean, Jim & Billye, and families. With our love and prayers, Carlos & Myrtice Owens, Nashville, TN
Rev.Carlos & Myrtice Owens
Dean My Mother, Murrell Scarbrough Madrey, and Father, Ernest Madrey thought of you and Billie as close family and fabulous friends. Your visits to Mom and Dad provided many fond memories. Billie was able to confirm that the Scarborough and Scarbrough were indeed the same family. My parents always looked forward to being with you and Billie during the Scarbrough/Scarborough family reunions. Donn and I, and our family, loved both of you. May God provide peace for you and the family. Donn and Kathleen (Madrey) Fisher
Kathleen Fisher
My husband and I would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of your beloved Billie. We just wanted to share with you something that has brought us comfort at a similar time in our lives. John 11:14-44 shows us a wonderful example of what is to come, the resurrection of our dear loved ones, shown by Jesus, when he resurrected Lazarus, here on earth, before the very eyes of those he loved. We can only imagine the tears of joy, when we too, are reunited with our dear loved ones again. (John 5:28,29) Until that time, draw comfort from the experiences you shared together and learn from them, hold them dear to your hearts and cherish them. Please our sympathy to all of you who knew and loved Billie, take care of yourselves and each other.
PJ
Dean, Billie was an extraordinary individual who made Tulsa a better place. She contributed in so many ways. Most of all, she was a special friend to me from the first day we met in exercise class to the many DAR meetings and our fun emails. We all were blessed to know her. Love, Suzanne
Suzanne Pollock Hough
Billie June was my mother, Velma Barnes Starr's (1924-2007), favorite cousin. Billie came to visit us one time in Los Angeles when I was about 9 or 10 years old, and I remember Billie being so warm, lively, sweet and fun. My deepest condolences to all the family. I just know my mother and Billie are together playing duets on the piano, and I know Mom is truly happy to see her. Billie wrote to me a couple of years ago to share some stories when my mom passed away, and she said Mom was the envy of the other cousins because she could play Scott Joplin tunes better than the rest of them. :-)
Sheryl Starr Varon