InRemembrance
This page is an ongoing tribute to the lives of friends and family lost on May 22, 2011, in the tragic tornado that struck Joplin at 5:41 pm.
These beloved fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, children and friends are special individuals who are part of the close-knit Joplin community. They will be forever remembered for their courage, love, and dedication to their families, their friends, and the City of Joplin.
While great care has been taken to be accurate, this information was taken from sources available at the time. Should you find errors please email to info@joplinmo.org
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Farmer, Mark L.
Age: 56
Hometown: Joplin
Finley, Ida M.
Age: 88
Hometown: Joplin
Fisher, Betty Jo Burrington
Born January 27, 1925 in Lubbock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Henry McKinley and Mamie Hunter McKinley. She was a long-time resident of Joplin where she owned and operated Betty’s Beauty Shop for many years in her home. She was a member of Blendville Christian Church, a 4-H leader, a volunteer at St. John’s and enjoyed square-dancing.
Her first husband, Roy Burrington, preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1975. Her second husband, Jim Fisher, preceded her in death Dec. 12, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Shelia Tasker and her husband, Larry, Janet Townsend, and her husband, Damond, and Sandy Blizzard, and her husband, Ron, all of Joplin; a brother, Harvey McKinley, Post Falls, ID; four sisters, Jean Love, Sahuarita, AZ, June Boelsen, Spring, TX, Jo Murdock, Lubbock, TX, and Henrietta Wilson, Olvsmar, FL; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Payton McKinney. Services will be at 10 am Thursday, June 2, at Parker Mortuary chapel. Pastor Virgil Eubanks will officiate.
Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Blendville Christian Church.
Source: Parker Mortuary & Crematory
Age: 86
Betty Jo Burrington Fisher, age 86 of Joplin, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, a casualty of the tornado.Born January 27, 1925 in Lubbock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Henry McKinley and Mamie Hunter McKinley. She was a long-time resident of Joplin where she owned and operated Betty’s Beauty Shop for many years in her home. She was a member of Blendville Christian Church, a 4-H leader, a volunteer at St. John’s and enjoyed square-dancing.
Her first husband, Roy Burrington, preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1975. Her second husband, Jim Fisher, preceded her in death Dec. 12, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Shelia Tasker and her husband, Larry, Janet Townsend, and her husband, Damond, and Sandy Blizzard, and her husband, Ron, all of Joplin; a brother, Harvey McKinley, Post Falls, ID; four sisters, Jean Love, Sahuarita, AZ, June Boelsen, Spring, TX, Jo Murdock, Lubbock, TX, and Henrietta Wilson, Olvsmar, FL; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Payton McKinney. Services will be at 10 am Thursday, June 2, at Parker Mortuary chapel. Pastor Virgil Eubanks will officiate.
Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Blendville Christian Church.
Source: Parker Mortuary & Crematory
Fitzgerald, Robert S
Robert S. Fitzgerald died at his home in Joplin, Mo., as a result of the tornado on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
He was born in Granby, Mo., to Shelby and Freda (Nunn) Fitzgerald on Dec. 22, 1949. Robert graduated from Granby High School, attended Crowder College and MSSU.
He was an army veteran from the Vietnam era and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. His great nephew, Tyler, plays ball for the local Food-4-Less team in Joplin, and his great-uncle, Robert was his greatest fan. He also loved putting on the “Santa Hat” and being Santa Claus to the nieces and nephews. He was a collector of music and loved to read. If you made friends with Robert he was your friend for life.
Robert was a 10-year cancer survivor. He had battled cancer two different times.
Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marti (Cupps) Fitzgerald.
Additional survivors include his brother, Max Fitzgerald and wife, Kathy, of Lowell, Ark.; sisters, Donna Fullerton, Granby, and Lana Deadmond, of Branson, and Gordon and wife, Mary Jo Cupps, of Branson; nephews, Nathan Deadmond and wife, Michelle, of Kansas City, Chad Deadmond, Branson, Brian Fitzgerald and wife, Christal, of Sinking Springs, Pa., JR Fullerton, Granby, and Will Cupps (Amanda Daugherty), of Joplin; nieces, Melissa Cupps, Branson, and Serena Tinsley and husband, Kendon, Joplin; great-nephews, Tyler Tinsley, Fletcher Cupps and Luke Fitzgerald; and great-niece, Addison Cupps.
Robert worked over 27 years for Wal-Mart and called them his “Wal-Mart Family.” Through his cancer battles the “family” was wonderful and gave great support.
He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Ben Cupps; and his mother-in-law, Phyllis Cupps Darby.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bright Futures in care of Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 26, Granby, MO 64844.
Robert will be cremated with services pending until his wife, Marti, recovers from injuries due to the May 22, 2011 tornado.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Granby.
Online condolences may be posted atwww.clarkfuneralhomes.com
Robert S. Fitzgerald died at his home in Joplin, Mo., as a result of the tornado on Sunday, May 22, 2011.He was born in Granby, Mo., to Shelby and Freda (Nunn) Fitzgerald on Dec. 22, 1949. Robert graduated from Granby High School, attended Crowder College and MSSU.
He was an army veteran from the Vietnam era and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. His great nephew, Tyler, plays ball for the local Food-4-Less team in Joplin, and his great-uncle, Robert was his greatest fan. He also loved putting on the “Santa Hat” and being Santa Claus to the nieces and nephews. He was a collector of music and loved to read. If you made friends with Robert he was your friend for life.
Robert was a 10-year cancer survivor. He had battled cancer two different times.
Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marti (Cupps) Fitzgerald.
Additional survivors include his brother, Max Fitzgerald and wife, Kathy, of Lowell, Ark.; sisters, Donna Fullerton, Granby, and Lana Deadmond, of Branson, and Gordon and wife, Mary Jo Cupps, of Branson; nephews, Nathan Deadmond and wife, Michelle, of Kansas City, Chad Deadmond, Branson, Brian Fitzgerald and wife, Christal, of Sinking Springs, Pa., JR Fullerton, Granby, and Will Cupps (Amanda Daugherty), of Joplin; nieces, Melissa Cupps, Branson, and Serena Tinsley and husband, Kendon, Joplin; great-nephews, Tyler Tinsley, Fletcher Cupps and Luke Fitzgerald; and great-niece, Addison Cupps.
Robert worked over 27 years for Wal-Mart and called them his “Wal-Mart Family.” Through his cancer battles the “family” was wonderful and gave great support.
He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Ben Cupps; and his mother-in-law, Phyllis Cupps Darby.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bright Futures in care of Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 26, Granby, MO 64844.
Robert will be cremated with services pending until his wife, Marti, recovers from injuries due to the May 22, 2011 tornado.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Granby.
Online condolences may be posted atwww.clarkfuneralhomes.com
Fox, Rick E.
Born October 20, 1954 in Joplin, he graduated from Eagle-Picher Training Center in 1975. Since 1976, he has worked at Joplin Workshops. A Christian, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended First Presbyterian Church. Rick enjoyed all sports and was an accomplished bowler, participating on the Special Olympics Bowling Team.
His father, Richard E. Fox, preceded him in death on March 2, 2005.
Survivors include his mother, Doris Fox of Joplin; his aunt, Joann Chapman of Grand Prairie, Tex.; cousins, Gary and Teri Selby, Steve and Kim Selby, John and Larrah Selby, Matt and Mike Selby, Jason and Chad Chapman, Aimee and Eric Golden, Stevie Selby, Mike & Paul Chapman, Dane and Katie Bell; very special friends, Shirley and Sheila, with whom he enjoyed many vacations which enriched Rick’s life. Numerous friends will also miss him.
Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday at Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Joplin Workshop, Inc.
Source: Parker Mortuary & Crematory
Age: 56
Rick E. Fox, age 56 of Joplin, passed away May 22, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado.Born October 20, 1954 in Joplin, he graduated from Eagle-Picher Training Center in 1975. Since 1976, he has worked at Joplin Workshops. A Christian, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended First Presbyterian Church. Rick enjoyed all sports and was an accomplished bowler, participating on the Special Olympics Bowling Team.
His father, Richard E. Fox, preceded him in death on March 2, 2005.
Survivors include his mother, Doris Fox of Joplin; his aunt, Joann Chapman of Grand Prairie, Tex.; cousins, Gary and Teri Selby, Steve and Kim Selby, John and Larrah Selby, Matt and Mike Selby, Jason and Chad Chapman, Aimee and Eric Golden, Stevie Selby, Mike & Paul Chapman, Dane and Katie Bell; very special friends, Shirley and Sheila, with whom he enjoyed many vacations which enriched Rick’s life. Numerous friends will also miss him.
Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday at Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Joplin Workshop, Inc.
Source: Parker Mortuary & Crematory
Frost, Marsha A.
She was a member of the Christian Life Center in Joplin. Marsha had been employed by Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Survivors include one son, Gabriel Frost of the home; her parents Larry Joe and R. Esther Winkler of Neosho, Missouri; one brother Larry Winkler II of Neosho, Missouri; two sisters, Bethany Burton of Joplin, Missouri and Christina Winkler of Neosho, Missouri; Paternal grandparents Willis & JoAnne Winkler of Lincoln, Arkansas; a maternal grandmother, Nedra Ann Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to any Arvest Bank locations under the Frost Memorial Fund, account # 22329963.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Age: 32
Marsha Ann Frost 32, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, passed away May 22, 2011 in the tornado of Joplin, Missouri. She was born July 10, 1978 at Lincoln, Arkansas, the daughter of Larry Joe and Ruth Esther Young Winkler.She was a member of the Christian Life Center in Joplin. Marsha had been employed by Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Survivors include one son, Gabriel Frost of the home; her parents Larry Joe and R. Esther Winkler of Neosho, Missouri; one brother Larry Winkler II of Neosho, Missouri; two sisters, Bethany Burton of Joplin, Missouri and Christina Winkler of Neosho, Missouri; Paternal grandparents Willis & JoAnne Winkler of Lincoln, Arkansas; a maternal grandmother, Nedra Ann Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to any Arvest Bank locations under the Frost Memorial Fund, account # 22329963.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Frost, Sebastian Charles
Sebastian was a member of the Christian Life Center in Joplin, Missouri.
Survivors include one brother, Gabriel Frost of the home; his father Roger Frost of Moberly, Missouri; maternal grandparents’ Larry & Esther Winkler of Neosho, MO; maternal great-grandparents’ Willis & JoAnne Winkler of Lincoln, Arkansas; maternal great great-grandmother Nedra Ann Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas; paternal grandparents’ Gary and Connie Whitehurse of Boonville, Missouri; paternal great-grandmother Betty Wells of Boonville, Missouri.
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011 – 11:00 A.M. at the Christian Life Center – 1700 S. Prosperity – Joplin, Missouri. Rev. Tony Stoddart and Rev. David McBride officiating. Interment will be in the Bethesda Cemetery near Morrow, Arkansas. Graveside services will not be held at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any Arvest Bank locations under the Frost Memorial Fund, account # 22329963.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Age: 10
Sebastian Charles Frost, 10, a resident of Joplin, Missouri passed away May 22, 2011 in the tornado of Joplin. He was born March 5, 2001 at Boonville, Missouri, the son of Marsha Winkler Frost.Sebastian was a member of the Christian Life Center in Joplin, Missouri.
Survivors include one brother, Gabriel Frost of the home; his father Roger Frost of Moberly, Missouri; maternal grandparents’ Larry & Esther Winkler of Neosho, MO; maternal great-grandparents’ Willis & JoAnne Winkler of Lincoln, Arkansas; maternal great great-grandmother Nedra Ann Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas; paternal grandparents’ Gary and Connie Whitehurse of Boonville, Missouri; paternal great-grandmother Betty Wells of Boonville, Missouri.
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011 – 11:00 A.M. at the Christian Life Center – 1700 S. Prosperity – Joplin, Missouri. Rev. Tony Stoddart and Rev. David McBride officiating. Interment will be in the Bethesda Cemetery near Morrow, Arkansas. Graveside services will not be held at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any Arvest Bank locations under the Frost Memorial Fund, account # 22329963.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com