Edward L. 'Jack' Routh

Edward L. "Jack" Routh, 83, of Tulsa died peacefully in the presence of his family at his daughter Susan's home on April 2, 2014. A memorial service was held Monday, April 7, 2014, at South Tulsa Baptist Church. He was born in Goshen, Ark., on March 17, 1931, the son of E.L. Routh Sr. and Mary. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On June 1, 1974, he married Frances Ann Cleaver in Naperville, Ill. He had worked as an IT manager for Amoco during his professional career. Jack enjoyed playing and watching many sports. He loved his family and was affectionately known as "Poppy" by his grandchildren. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Ann Routh of Tulsa; four children, Brad Routh (Carol) of Phoenix, Ariz., Darcia Routh of North Little Rock, Ark., Jeff Cleaver (Betsy) of Tyler, Texas, and Susan Schooley (Bob) of Tulsa; eight grandchildren, Cori Veatch (Jeremy), Jim Routh (Brandy), Joshua Routh (Kristin), Sarah Cleaver, Joseph Cleaver, Ryan Schooley (Allison), Jake Schooley and Rachel Schooley; five great-grandchildren, Sam, Jack, Levi, Finn and Felicity; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sharon; and two sisters, Betty and Almeda. The family wishes to thank the staff at Autumn Leaves for their loving care during the last three years. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association or Grace Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 33234, Tulsa, OK 74153.