Jack C. Silver

Jack C Silver died August 18, 2016 surrounded by the love of many. His family, which includes his daughters Susan Silver and Annie Silver Brady, his grandchildren Maggie and Pierce Brady, and his son-in-law Stephen Brady were honored to be with him during these final days. His impact on our lives has been immeasurable. He started out on this earth October 19, 1929 in Tulsa, Ok, the third and youngest child to Clifton and Susie Silver. He grew up in Redfork and attended Pleasant Porter Elementary, Clinton Junior High and Webster High School. Judging by stories of mischief, athletic prowess, and horse whispering, his younger years were full of experiences that make for the beginnings of a rich life. He met Sammye Castle growing up and they began dating during their high school years and married in February of 1950. He entered the Navy, where he became an air crewman and navigator. His first child, Susan was born in 1952 and she and Sammye joined him in beautiful Honolulu, where all charmed people get stationed. They returned to Tulsa after his tour of duty and settled into a wonderful life. Their second child, Annie was born in 1959. His father-in-law, Forrest Castle encouraged him to pursue a career in the court system. He fell in love with this type of work and ultimately became the U.S Federal Court Clerk for the Northern District of Oklahoma. He was unique at the time in that he was one of only two court clerks in the U.S. without a law degree and the only one in the country without a college degree. He was hard working with an incredible memory for detail and wonderful managerial skills. Serving for many years until his retirement in 1991 when his real life began. Babysitting and playing golf became his new professions and he was very good at both. His first grandchild, Maggie was born in 1992. He dedicated his Mondays to babysitting, one because the golf course was closed but really because he knew that being a good father and grandfather meant consistently showing up. He'd helped raised two girls so he knew all about what girls liked, he was well versed in girl stuff and very happy with another girl. As much as he loved his girls a boy being born was a special treat and in 1995 he got his wish when Pierce came into our lives. He continued his Monday ritual until kindergarten started. His grandchildren benefited from his steadfast love, fierce loyalty, and happy and fun attitude. He was a fixture at every sporting event and even practices, he was the loudest voice in the crowd encouraging and supportive and as far as he was concerned if they weren't playing every minute of every game, they weren't in the game enough. Every grandchild should experience a love like he gave, constant and abiding. He was the best of the best. He did however have another love, golf, or maybe it was an obsession. He ate it up, practiced, read about it, thought about it and dreamt about it. For Christmas one year his son-in-law Stephen, gave him a dream come true trip to the Masters, it was as if he was playing in it himself. Golf for him combined activity, nature, and camaraderie and could be played solitarily; he'd met his perfect match. He lived an incredibly good full life. He was loved and respected and cherished, but more importantly for him he loved and cherished others and they knew it. He left this world a better place and now he's on to the next journey where every hole is a hole in one. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Inverness Employees Fund, 3800 West 71st Street, Tulsa Ok, 74132. The love and care from our family of angels at Inverness has brought us all comfort and peace and will never be forgotten. Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Inverness Village, Golden Pond, 3800 W. 71st, Tulsa, OK 74132. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233

Jack C. Silver

October 19, 1929 - August 18, 2016