JoAnne Marie Rupnow
Obituary
JoAnne Marie Rupnow was born on May 24, 1925 in Loyal, OK to George Garms and Marie (Wahling) Garms. JoAnne passed from this life on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the age of 90.
JoAnne grew up in Loyal and Norman, OK. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma, moved to Tulsa and began working at ONG. She then met and married William “Bill” Thomas and became the mother of two children.
JoAnne enjoyed many things: her family, church, socializing, playing bridge, snowskiing, jitterbug, traditional, and square dancing, quilt- and stained glass-making, travel to elderhostel events, gardening and birdwatching, travel to Guatemala, to Europe, and two cruises. Many of those things she shared with her husband Delmer Sullins while living in Sapulpa. She dearly appreciated her friends in the Tulsa area and at Green Tree Assisted Living.
She was preceded in death by husbands Delmer Sullins, and later, Francis “Mac” Rupnow. JoAnne is survived by her daughter, Denice Bohanan of Okarche, OK and a son, David Thomas of Tulsa; step-children, Donna West, Dennis Sullins, Debbie Coley, Kathy Hunter, Linda McGuire and Sallie Rupnow and 3 grandchildren, Carson and Conner West and Stephen Coley.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to those at Green Tree Assisted Living and to those from Rose Rock Hospice for their loving care of Mother.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rose Rock Foundation, 2642 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114 (www.roserockhealthcare.com) (918) 236.4866.
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Tributes & Memories
My family would like to send sincere condolences to the Rupnow family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and hope from the bible promise at Isaiah 25:8. Pray constantly, avoid isolation, and lean on God as you cope during this most difficult time.
Richardson Family
As the holidays draw near I'm saddened to hear of Joanne passing but honored to have known such a fine lady. Every memory a cheerful one, she loved life & we enjoyed our time with her. The Thompson's
Mary Bass
Denice & David, So sorry to hear of your loss. I recall your Mom as a vibrant, energetic, sweet & loving lady. She certainly enjoyed a long and happy life. Of all the Garms cousins, she was the one who maintained contact with my Mom through the years. Meta loved hearing from JoAnnne about all your activities and successes. She thoroughly enjoyed their friendship. I am certain that their kind and gentle spirits will come together in heaven without the limitations of our physical world. I hope that your many happy memories of your mother will lighten your grief over her passing and give you peace of mind that she is free of the confines of her body, but at peace with God in his Kingdom. Melodee
Melodee Zamudio
I played bridge with JoAnne for many years. What a delightful lady! She was a little person with a big personality and a bigger heart. JoAnne was a very good bridge player but the two things I admired most about her are how cheerful she always was and the fact that she NEVER gossiped about anybody. She never took part in any gossip at the bridge table and I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. Her sweet smile made her a pleasure to be with. She always had really nice things to say about her children and was very proud of both Denise and David.
Tommye Duncan
I was so fortunate to have JoAnne as my next door neighbor for many years. She was such a ray of sunshine and faced each day with enthusiasm. She loved life and she loved people. She will definitely be missed.
Teresa Redding