Lana Waller
Obituary
Lana Beth (Lindsey) Waller was born June 4, 1956 in Falfurrias, TX to James Winston Lindsey & Julie Evelyn McCoy and passed from this life April 11, 2014 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 57.
Lana was a self starter and had to work hard for everything she achieved in life. She went to work for Hollywood Marine in Houston, TX and put herself through college. While working fulltime she passed the Certified Public Accountant exam on the first time. She worked for Hollywood Marine for 23 years and moved to Tulsa in 2000. She went to work at Citgo Petroleum before going to ONEOK. She was an expert in energy accounting (oil, natural gas, petrochemicals, barge transportation) and mentored many fellow employees.
She loved her step children, Shawn and Stephanie, and grandson, Axton Blake Weber. She loved professional football (Dallas Cowboys!) and baseball. She enjoyed Friday nights at the Tulsa Drillers with her husband and took her grandson to his first baseball game there. She was a very caring, loving and giving person, always thinking of and helping others.
Lana was preceded in death by her father, James Winston Lindsey and Uncle Bill Lindsey. She is survived by her mother, Julie Evelyn McCoy (Lindsey) and step father Michael Daum; her husband Otto Paul Strizek; her step children Shawn Paul and Stephanie Anne Strizek; her grandson Axton Blake Weber; her sisters, Denise and Cindy Lindsey; her brother, Jimmy Lindsey; her niece, Cassie Lindsey; and her Aunt and Uncle, Doug and JoAnn Fiol.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 19, 2014 at All Souls Unitarian. Because Lana was such as patriot and supporter of the US military, in lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Lana's memory be made to Folds of Honor, 5800 N. Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK 74055.
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Tributes & Memories
Funeral Home Owner
Lana was our friend for many years. We will miss her.
Rosamond & Gerald Shemeley
Lana was a wonderfully warm and caring woman. She always saw the best in everyone and was an encouragement to all. We will miss her more than we can express.
Susan & Stephen Obayashi
Paul and family, I can't imagine your life without her. I have been a friend of Lana's since she moved to Tulsa. She had the "sweetest spirit" of anyone I have ever known. I have never heard her make an unkind remark about anyone (literally). She was kind and generous to all - a truly good person. We will all miss her dearly.
John and Paula Tiefenthaler
Our prayers to Paul and the rest of the family. Lana was so sweet and a joy to be around. She will be missed by all. Our love is sent to all the family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Darryl and Karen
Darryl Garland and Karen Clark
Her smile lit up not just the room - but the whole world. I am lucky to have known her & called her family. My heart is broken for all who loved her. I know Lana & our Mom, Betsy, will be having a ball together..Heaven has added a beautiful flower to its garden. She will be foerver in our hearts..
Paula Jean Forte
Lana was a sweet Texas gal that ended up in Oklahoma but never forgot Texas while embracing Oklahoma. We shared memories about Ninfa's green sauce, bluebonnets and the clear limestone bottomed rivers that run through the hill country of Texas. She was always pleased to see old friend and meet a new one. She was soft spoken, twinkling of eye, perfectly groomed, cheerful and always smiling that Lana smile. She supported Tulsa's activities and her company. I always thought she needed an assistant because she worked so many weekends and then the split of the company gave her even more work. She told me about it, wished it wasn't so, but really didn't complain. That was her way. She walked along Riverparks, went to ballgames and festivals, loved on that grandbaby, dined at some great restaurants and went on some great trips - she just enjoyed life in general. I was fortunate to be Lana's friend and am joyful for her time on earth. It was far too short. It is hard to say farewell but I don't have to in my heart and mind. Lana - a lovely human being. Bless you over and over.
Paula Hale
Sweet Sweet Lana I will forever miss your contagious laugh and smile. You were an angel and always will be. RIP My dear friend.
Tracy Hardison
Lana was such a sweet and caring person that always had a smile on her face. Her and Paul were like two peas in a pod and she adored him. If you saw Lana, Paul was somewhere close by. She will be missed by so many that knew her.
Stacey Grant
Lana your smile was like a candle lighting the world.
You were truly Loved & will be missed
Joyce Rongey
So sorry to hear of Lana's passing. She was such a capable, caring person. When you first met Lana you felt as though you had known her forever. She always smiled, always cared and always gave of herself. My prayers are with her family.
Larry Krieg
I will miss Lana's sweet disposition and her beautiful smile. Lana was an inspiration to everybody who met her. Lana will be sorely missed. The girls will miss her greatly on our girls & Paul's night out.
Louise Pittman
Lana was a very special and unique person. Her smile was so contagous, it was obvious that she truely enjoyed life. Anyone that met Lana fell in love with her.
Tim and Julie Edmondson
I am so sorry to hear of Lana's death. May God provide you comfort during this difficult time.
Kathy Hopper
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have worked with Lana for the last 5 years and cannot say enough good things about her. She was an awesome person!
Dawn Choate