Kevin Meehan
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Kevin John Meehan, beloved husband of Barbara, and loving father of Erin and Lisa, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. Kevin was born May 29, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana to John and Virginia Meehan. He grew up in Country Club Hills, Illinois where he attended St. Emeric's and then Rich Central High School. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a degree in architecture. He pledged Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and met Barbara Becker, who he married in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 11, 1979.
Kevin worked at the Becker family business, Tulsa Sail-Craft, from 1979 to 1998 when he became the manager of West Marine's Tulsa store. During his 32 years in the boat business he developed a loyal following of customers.
He liked sports, especially sailing and OU football. Most important to him was his faith, family, and friends. He was active at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, where he served as Maranatha Class Treasurer and as an adult leader on youth mission trips and numerous other service activities. He was an active member of the Windycrest Sailing Club. He also served as regatta chairman of the 1989 Coronado 15 North American Championships held at Windycrest Sailing Club.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and daughters, Erin and Lisa of Tulsa, sister, Mardelle Gundlach, and brother-in-law, William Gundlach of Glenwood, Illinois. He also leaves in-laws, Joe and Gerry Becker of Tulsa, sisters- and brothers-in-law, Becky and Van Luster and Sandy and Jeff Hardy of Tulsa, and nephews, Adam Gundlach and his wife Sarah and daughter Maelee of Homewood, Illinois, James Luster of Tulsa, Brian and Chelsea Andrews of Tulsa, Jarrod and Rhiannon Andrews of Kiefer, and Alex Andrews of Tulsa. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Virginia Meehan, and brother, Thomas.
Contributions in Kevin's memory may be made to the Dr. Mouzon & Gail Biggs Scholarship Fund, Boston Ave Methodist Church, 1301 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 or to the Ronald McDonald House, 5444 S. Drexel, Chicago, Ill., 60615.
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Barbara,
I know this is very late. I knew Kevin when we were growing up in IL. His Aunt Marion Anderson was my godmother. Kevin and I hunted for Easter eggs as kids and went to all the family get-togethers, such as luaus in Country Club Hills. We set off cherry bombs at his sisters wedding on the Fourth of July. I was thinking about him today and searched for him online.
I feel bad that we lost touch when my family moved to Florida. I want you know what a great friend I had in Kevin as a kid and that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynne A. Carlson
Lynne Carlson
Barbra, I am so saddened by the loss of Kevin. I am so thankful to have known Kevin. The two of you made me feel so welcome in the sunday school class so many years ago. I have not forgotten how I instantly knew both of you lived your love for God. I pray that God will comfort you and your children.
Kenji (Merle) Leach
Barbara and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for strength and comfort for you during this time
Toni Moseley
Barbara and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mary Torbert
It has been many years since I last saw Kevin at the Fiji house at OU, but my fond memories are of a kind man, one you are proud to call a brother Phi Gam. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim Bridge
Barbara, Erin, Lisa, Mardelle and family, Kevin was a special guy and I was privileged to know him (even in my small way.) May your heart be filled with warm, wonderful memories and the stories that make you laugh (and sometimes cry.) Know that you have lots of friends and family that love you and loved Kevin. May God bless you each day.
Mark Lowe
We did not know Kvin but do know his wonderful sister Mardelle. He must have been a wonderful person as well. Condolences to the entire family. This is terribly sad,
Noel and Marv Brusman
Please accept our family's deepest sympathy. We will miss him deeply. I've done TV stories around Kevin, C-15 Nationals, the closing of Tulsa Sailcraft... we've raced together, shared meals, visited and enjoyed good times together. Kevin was always a bright highlight to my day, especially at Tulsa Sailcraft or West Marine. A great guy. Thank you Kevin and family for everything.
Grant Gerondale
Dear Barbara and family We are so sorry for your loss of our Kevin. He was a great guy who dearly loved his family and friends. We hope you find peace in the upcoming days. Praying for you all
Jean Marietta
Our family met Mr. Meehan several times at our daughter's school. Instantly you could see his kindness and goodness. We personally get to see that goodness continue in sweet Erin. What a legacy. We will continue to pray the words of Kennedy's prayer for your family, " that Jesus sends angels to put their arms around you and comfort you all."
Jeff, Tara, Kennedy, & Hadley Olendorff
Dad helped start a scholarship endowment fund called the Dr. Mouzon and Gayle Biggs Scholarship Fund. The money from this fund goes to help youth attend camps, go on mission trips, and participate in choir tours. We are asking that any donations made would go toward that fund.
Dad's sister, Mardelle, is the house manager for the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago. Dad always loved going to the house and volunteering his time and cooking when would go visit. If you would like to make a donation to her Ronald McDonald House, you can send money to Mardelle Gundlach at 5444 S Drexel Chicago, IL 60615.
Erin Meehan
We have spent so many Sunday mornings sitting next to Barbara and Kevin at Sunday school that it just does not seem possible that we won't see his ever smiling face with that always positive attitude. We will miss sharing football stories and daughter stories with Kevin. He was always so very kind and always seemed to point out the positive. We will miss him.
Debbie and Steve Jacoby
To Barbara, Erin and Lisa, please accept my condolences. My friendship with Kevin went back to Tulsa Sailcraft days. I am sadened by your loss as well are countless members of the Tulsa sailing set and Windy Cresters. He was a great guy.
David R. Cordell
I was one of Kevin's customers at West Marine. Beyond his kindness I will always remember him for one phrase. As you were leaving the store he would always say, "See you tomorrow." For those of us he left behind on this earth that tomorrow will just be a few days longer. We will see him again. Goodbye my friend. "See you tomorrow".
Spencer Houghton