JOHN SIBOLE, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Tulsa, OK.
Born May 29, 1922 in Tulsa, OK. He attended Osage, Lee, Horace Mann and Central High School. Upon High School graduation three comrades and he fulfilled a boyhood dream. They built a boat, traveled on the Arkansas and Mississippi from Tulsa to New Orleans—a 1200 mile trip in 28 days.

During WW2 he was a 2nd Lt. Bombardier. Following the war, he met Lois Larsen at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. After graduation, they were married in 1949. He worked for The Williams Companies in Human Resources for 33 years. He was the Choir Director at First Lutheran Church and also directed the Area Lutheran MESSIAH Presentation for 40 years. Presently a member of Joy Lutheran Church. In both churches he was a Sunday School Teacher. He directed the men's Chorus at Joy Lutheran Church and also a men's Chorus at Inverness Village, his residence since 2003. He was also a volunteer at St. John Hospital.

Preceded in death by parents, Barton and Hildegarde Sibole; and sister, Elizabeth. Survived by three sons--Steven, David and Philip, Philip's wife, Jill, and four grandchildren-Stephanie, Natalie, Hillery and Landon. In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to Joy Lutheran Church Organ Fund. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Moore's Southlawn. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Joy Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com