Oct 15, 1939 - Oct 19, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY Ronald Laird Stewart, 75, of Oklahoma City, died October 19, 2014, in his home, embraced by his family. Ronald, or Ron, as he was known, was born on October 15, 1939, in Cushing, OK. As the son of war correspondent and journalist, Roy P. Stewart, and wife, June Winifred (Mayberry) Stewart, Ron moved frequently with his family across the U.S. until settling in Oklahoma City in 1953. Ron married Saundra Jean Best in 1963 and had daughters, Dominique in 1970 and Nicole in 1975. Ron was a devoted father, participating as co-Camp Fire leader and softball coach for many years. He lovingly served as a surrogate father-figure for many of the girls who befriended his daughters. Ron made it a point to acquaint himself with people - from those whom he casually worked alongside to the counter help at his local 7-11 or Dunkin' Donuts. He never forgot a name and made everyone aware that he was truly interested in the humblest detail of their lives. Education, physical fitness, and maintaining lifelong relationships, some since grade school, were of utmost importance to him. Ron was also an accomplished athlete with a tennis career that spanned more than 50 years. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Oklahoma State University and was an avid OSU Cowboys fan. In addition, Ron was President of Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity at OSU. Ron served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve during the "Berlin Crisis" of 1961. In 2009, Ron sang in the community choir, Spiritful Voices, at Carnegie Hall, of which he was rightfully proud. Ron's 35-year public service career included staffing committees of the Oklahoma Legislature; serving as a Division Director for the Office of Community Affairs and Planning; as a Division Director for two divisions of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission; as an Assistant Director of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission; as Division Director of Operations with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; and as a human resources seminar facilitator for the Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management. He enjoyed an academic career as an adjunct instructor of Political Science at University of Central Oklahoma and Rose State College, from which he received an "Excellence in Teaching Award" in 2010. Deeply loved and survived by his wife, Saundra Jean Stewart; daughter, Dominique Kaye Shadid and husband Chris; daughter, Nicole Diane Stewart; brother, Roger Malcolm Stewart and wife Daphne; sister, Judith Kaye (Stewart) Shank; and grandchildren, Lena Nicole Shadid and Milo Gregory Shadid. Join family and friends for a celebration of Ron's life at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105, 1-3 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate and designate "lung cancer" in the drop-down menu under "Gift Type." To read or www.cancer.org/donate submit tributes for Ron, please visit www.mem.com and enter "Ronald L. Stewart." - 


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Oklahoma State has one of the winning-est and steepest golf traditions in the nation. Last year, a "towering figure" in Oklahoma golf, Donald "Ab" Justice passed away. At OSU, under hall of fame coach Labron Harris, Justice was part of the Cowboys teams that dominated the era. He was OSU's first all american golfer and played on the PGA and Senior PGA tour, even playing a round with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He was the NCAA Big Eight Champion in 1958.

Donald leaves behind his loving: Wife of 57 years, Robbie Justice; Daughter, Abby Ballentine and husband, Clay; Daughter, Linda Cutler and husband, Chip; Son, David Justice and wife, Nicole; 5 Grandchildren: Chase, Alexa and Alivia Cutler; Rachel and Chance Justice; Aunt, Juanita Justice; Many other loving family and friends.

Click the following link to NewsOK's write up on Ab Justice. http://newsok.com/osu-golf-great-ab-justice-dies-at-age-79/article/3891613

Here is the link to brother Justice's obituary. http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/778939/Ab-Justice-Donald-Max.php

Gamma Chi won it's 3rd consecutive William R. Nester Award for Outstanding Alumni Association of the Year at the International Convention in Baltimore, on August 4, 2014.

Distinguished Alumni: 

Alumni Happy Hours this week in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Dallas.  Please note that Kansas City Happy Hours will be on hiatus in July and August due to preparations for a larger KC area event involving a sporting event - details to come as soon as they are available.  

Please make plans to attend this Friday (July 25, 2014) at the following respective cities, locations, and times.   Contact info for the city hosts are below as well.  If you can't find the group, give the city contact a call. 

Oklahoma City
Tapwerks Ale House
121 E Sheridan Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Time:   Friday, July 25th from 5:30-7:30 
Contact:   Nick Johnson (405-762-6257)

Tulsa
The Pint (Cherry Street)
1325 E. 15th St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Time:   Friday, July 25th from 5:30-7:30 
Contact:   Mike Price (918-663-4946)

Dallas
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
14999 Montfort Drive
Addison, TX 75254
Time: Friday, July 25th from 5:30 - 7:30
Contact:   Austin Waugh (918-576-4321)
 
As always, there will be appetizers on a first come, first serve basis.  If you haven't yet done so, you can pay your 2014 dues through our website www.osupikes.org, or via mailing a check to the address on the site.

We hope to see you this week.
 
Sincerely,
Your Alumni Association Happy Hour Chairmen

Distinguished Alumni: 

Alumni Happy Hour returns this week with the new addition of Dallas!  Tulsa will not be hosting a Happy Hour this month, but OKC, KC, and Dallas are all scheduled.  Please make plans to attend this Friday the following respective cities, locations, and times.   Contact info for the city hosts are below as well. 

Oklahoma City
Baker St. Pub & Grill
2701 W. Memorial
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Time:   Friday, June 20th from 6:00-8:00 
Contact:   Michael Rapella (405-219-6977) or Nick Johnson (405-762-6257)

Kansas City
Johnny's Tavern (Power & Light District)
1310 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Time:   Friday, June 20th from 5:00-7:00 
Contact:   Tabron Holloway (405-747-9589)

Dallas
The Mucky Duck
5064 Addison Circle
Addison, TX 75001
Time: Friday, June 20th from 5:00 - 7:00
Contact:   Austin Waugh (918-576-4321)

Note: Parking available behind the bar in the parking garage or on the street.
 As always, there will be appetizers on a first come, first serve basis.  If you haven't yet done so, please pay your 2014 dues and/or unpaid banquet plates through our websitewww.osupikes.org. 

We hope to see you this week.
 
Sincerely,
Your Alumni Association Happy Hour Chairmen