Jack & Nancy Gatewood
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Bonded together by love for nearly 69 years of marriage, Jack and Nancy Gatewood of Tulsa, OK entered into eternal life separately, less than 16 hours apart. Nancy passed away Jan. 15, followed by her husband Jack the next morning on Jan. 16. Jack D. Gatewood was born in Three Sands, Oklahoma on February 28, 1926. Nancy Ellen Appleby was born in Ash Grove, Missouri on Sept. 26 also in 1926.
Having met during high school in Ash Grove, MO Jack and Nancy were married in 1946 upon Jack’s return from service with the U.S. Navy during WWII. After marrying, they moved to Tulsa, OK residing here until their deaths this week. Nancy was a devoted wife and homemaker while Jack built a career in life insurance, working 43 years for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. until his retirement in 2005. The major focus of their lives was making a home for their four sons and enjoying extended family. They were long time members of Memorial Baptist Church in Tulsa.
Jack was a Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table and served on numerous Tulsa boards. He was also active in the Rotary Club of Southside Tulsa. Nancy was a member of the American Sewing Guild and used her gifted creativity in numerous ways but especially in designing her own clothing. Their favorite times together were spent with family, friends, and traveling.
Jack and Nancy are survived by four sons: Jack Gatewood and wife Janie of Keller, Texas; Brad Gatewood and Todd Gatewood both of Tulsa; and Marc Gatewood and wife Alecia of Cape Coral, FL. They also leave four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Jack is also survived by a sister, Bonnie Paris and a brother, John Gatewood and wife Carolyn all of Tulsa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in their honor to DaySpring Villa Women’s & Children’s Shelter at DaySpringVilla.com.
Their lives will be celebrated together with visitation prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015, both at Memorial Baptist Church in Tulsa.
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Our condolences to the Gatewood family in the loss of their wonderful parents, grand-parents and great-grand parents. May the LORD bless you all.
Milton & Salem East
Saddened to hear about your parents. I still remember the first time I met them. What beautiful parents you have. I think about you guys all the time. Jack, Brad, Mark and Todd. May they rest in peace Ted Lopez and family
Ted Lopez
I just heard about your parents passing. It is a sad day. They were wonderful people who were so much of my growing up years and finally as neighbors. My love to all you boys. Always in my heart......
Pam Plumer holland
Jack and Janie, Ken May let us know yesterday. At first we were saddened for you, but then thought how neat for your folks who had been together so long to enter eternity within hours of one another. Praying for you through this time and celebrating for them. Robert and Rosemarie Roose
Robert and Rosemarie Roose
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your parents. They were a wonderful couple, and my parents' best friends for many years. As was said at my mother's funeral, you can't think of one without the other, and it is fitting that they should pass over together. Jack was always so suave with a ready smile and a twinkle in his eyes. Nancy was always impeccably dressed with such a flair for fashion accompanied by a warm smile and embrace. It is with the fondest memories that we remember both of them.
Jayne Adair DeGeer
“When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rights in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free ? Miss me a little ~ but not too long and not with your head bowed low, remember the love we once shared… miss me but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone. It’s all part of the Master’s plan; a step in the long road home. So when you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds… miss me but let me go.”
Kelli Glanz Minson
Dear Gatewood family: Saddened to hear of your parents passing and very moved of them going together. They certainly were so connected. I have so many fond memories of them. I still use the Christmas table cloth and napkins your Mom made for my Mom. They had many good times together. My prayers for all of you during this time and for the days ahead. God Bless You.
Linda Adair Emmert
Our condolences to the entire Gatewood family. We had the honor of being Jack and Nancy's neighbors and friends for many years. We will always have fond memories of them and they will be dearly missed. God Bless
Marc and Dena Price
I know your heart is empty now... mine is too. I love you all.
Raymalee (Appleby) McGee
To the entire Gatewood Family. I was so saddened and shocked by Jack and Nancy's death. I am sure this would have been their choice (to go together). May God comfort all of you during this time in your lives. Glena Alexander e
Glena Alexander
Brad so sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. Sounds like they had a long life together and choose to depart together. We send our condolences and thinking of you and your family. Marc and Sherry
Marc and Sherry Poulos
Lovely tribute to your parents. We appreciate their dedication to family, church, work and community. With deepest condolences, Tina Colston
Tina Phipps Colston