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FUTURE INVESTMENT Jenks Public Schools’ bond issue passes with 83% of vote SUBMITTED

Special to the Jenks Tribune

JHS SENIORS OF THE MONTH Jenks High School announced its Seniors of the Month Wednesday. See on Page 2.

Voters in the Jenks Public School District approved two separate bond propositions on Tuesday totaling $12.4 million by a margin of 83 percent to 17 percent. Jenks’ voters have now approved 56 of the past 57 bond issues for Jenks Public Schools.

“We simply could not provide an outstanding educational environment for our students if we did not have such overwhelming support from our community, remarked Dr. Stacey Butterfield, Superintendent of Jenks Public Schools. “We

are so grateful to each and every person who took the time to vote today. These bond dollars will positively impact students at every grade level and help to keep our schools strong as we meet the needs of our growing enrollment.”

Bond dollars from the 2020 propositions will be used for the following purposes: -District-wide Equipment: Classroom furniture, white boards, projectors, science lab equipment, art equipment, etc.

-District-wide Facilities Management Equipment/ Repairs: Roof repair and replace-

ment, HVAC repair and replacement, clocks/intercom repair, painting, carpeting, cabinetry, plumbing repairs/ upgrades, sidewalk improvements, electrical repairs/ upgrades, etc.

-District-wide Printing Improvements: Upgrades and replacements for copiers, printers, scanners, etc.

-District-wide Safety improvements: Security cameras, secure building entrances, school building safety vestibules, safety equipment, fire alarms, smoke detectors, radio systems, emergency generators, fire extinguishers, etc.

-District-wide Technology Computer hardware and software, servers, television monitors, wireless access points, infrastructure cabling and network, electronic devices, telecommunications equipment, etc.

-District-wide Textbooks & Media Equipment Students textbooks, library books, media center equipment and software, etc.

-District-wide Transportation: Buses and other vehicles -Classroom/Instructional Space: -Freshman Academy Classroom Renovation/ Upgrades

Recently, Jenks Public Schools announced its Site Teachers of the Year. Here are your JPS Site Teachers of the Year from left: Lauren Alvarez - Northwest Elementary; Amanda McKinney - West Elementary; David Lawrence - Freshman Academy; Reid Harris Alternative Center; Kayla Thornhill - Middle School; Stephanie Schrack - West Intermediate; Michelle Weaver - East Elementary; Katy Keilbarth - East Intermediate; Mike Horn High School and Brandi Thomas - Southeast Elementary. Photo/Kyle Salomon

CITY OF JENKS PETS OF THE WEEK See the Pets of the Week on Page 3 for the City of Jenks.

THE CAT COMES BACK GLUE GUY FOR BOYS HOOPS Jenks senior Trendon Tisdale has become a floor general for the boys basketball team. Read the story on Page 5.

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Former Jenks musical theatre superstar returns to direct ‘Seussical the Musical’

By KYLE SALOMON

ksalomon@jenkstribune.com

In 2005, Jenks High School sophomore Cody Davis put on a “magical” performance as the Cat In the Hat in the Seussical the Musical performance.

Fast forward to 2020, Davis is hoping to put on another “magical” performance as the director of the musical that brought him stardom at his alma mater.

Davis’ performance as the Cat In the Hat jump started his musical theatre career, as he became a fixture in the musical theatre world.

Davis received a scholarship to continue his musical theatre career at the University of Michigan before turning professional and moving to the bright lights of Broadway in New York City.

“I had a blast when I was in the vocal music program here at Jenks High School,” Davis said. “I played tennis during my freshman year, but then as the schedule got busier with vocal music and dance, I decided to just focus on that.”

Davis talked about being the lead in the musical as a sophomore.

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Jenks High School 2007 graduate Cody Davis returns to direct “Seussical the Musical” for the JHS Vocal Music Department. Photo/Courtesy

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Jenks High Schools names Seniors of the Month

Hayley Garcia

Jackson Jeffries & Aadesh Bajaj

Caroline Henry The winners were gifted a certificate, a chocolate bar, an iTunes gift card and a reserved parking spot for the rest of the school year.

Photos/Hayden Tucker

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PETS OF THE WEEK

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Abby Officer Nunnelee would like you to meet Abby. Abby is looking for her soulmate to give her heart to forever. A smallish 2-year-old lab mix, Abby is a bit shy at first, but quickly warms up (especially if you have food). She seems to be good with other dogs, but her preferred spot is cuddled up next to her favorite human. If you’d like to meet Abby or any of her adoptable friends, call Jenks Animal Control at 918-299-6311 option 8 or email animalcontrol@jenksok.org

Emmy Emmy is looking for her soulmate to give her heart to forever. A 4- to 5-year-old pointer/boxer mix, Emmy loves to cuddle with everyone she meets. She is especially fond of tummy rubs! If you’d like to meet Emmy or any of her adoptable friends, warm up your tummy-rubbing hand and call Jenks Animal Control at 918-299-6311 Option 8 or email animalcontrol@jenksok.org

Officer Sanchez would like you to meet Junebug. Junebug is looking for her soulmate to give her heart to forever.

She’s a 60-lb. boxer/pit mix (our best guess) that likes other dogs but does like to be the boss. She is good on a leash and riding in vehicles, and while we can’t guarantee house training, she does keep her kennel clean. We have not tested her with cats, small dogs or children, but she does seem to like all people she has met. If you’d like to meet Junebug or any of her adoptable friends, call Jenks Animal Control at 918-299-6311 option 8 or email animalcontrol@jenksok.org

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HEARING FROM THE OWNER’S BOX Hello Jenks, America!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week here in our great community!

Following a week of nasty winter weather with snow and freezing rain, we have had a milder weather this week around the Jenks area with warmer temperatures and dry days.

This weekend looks like it is going to be a warmer one as well, so be sure to get out and enjoy what Jenks has to offer in terms of fun and entertainment.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. If you have a loved one, make sure to make them feel extra special this weekend, but don’t let this be the only time of year you do something spe-

cial for them.

We should try and make our loved ones feel loved at all times, not just on certain holidays throughout the year.

There are many fun and exciting things going on around Jenks this weekend. The Wavy 80’s Valentines Day Dance is taking place at the Oklahoma Aquarium from 7 to 9

p.m. tonight.

If you and your loved one are looking for a fun activity to do tonight, I strongly suggest checking out the Wavy 80’s Valentine’s Day Dance.

The first-ever Seniors Social & Dance is taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hive, located at 115th S. 1st St. in Jenks. Anyone over the age of 55 years old can attend this event.

There is free admission with music and more fun.

If you are north of 55, I strongly suggest attending this event.

The Jenks seniors continue to do fun and exciting things around the Jenks community.

Another exciting thing that happened in the Jenks community

this week was the passing of the Jenks Public Schools bond issue Tuesday.

The passing of the bond will allow Jenks Public Schools to better serve its students and make education better for our future students.

Thank you, Jenks for investing into the future of our community, city, state and nation.

Well, that is all for today folks. I hope you have a wonderful weekend here in Jenks.

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy the Jenks Tribune.

Sincerely, Kyle Salomon ksalomon@jenkstribune.com

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MAIN STREET MATTERS WITH SARAH CLAVIN Despite these dreary cold days, Triathlon season is just around the corner. And in case you’ve forgotten, the IRONMAN 2020 is coming to TUL this May. Speaking of #GOALS… Statistics show the average participant trains for about 24 weeks for this kind of a race. You have about 16 weeks left till race day; it is still very do-able!

If you are considering training (or have already begun), most likely the swim portion of the race is becoming your biggest anxiety.

You are not alone! In fact, for the majority of triathletes, the swim portion is the most difficult and intimidating part of the race.

Statistically speaking, 52% of athletes expressed feeling overwhelmed or fearful about the swim portion of triathlons. Although swimming may be the most intimidating of the three race elements, surprisingly it can provide the most training benefits and can be most beneficial in improving overall race times.

The swimming portion is the first of the three race elements and can often dictate the performance of the other two elements; biking and running.

Distances for the swim portion range from 0.465 miles to 2.4 miles depending on the type of race, and can be performed in pools or in an open water setting.

Little gear is needed for the swimming portion of the race; a suit of some type, goggles, and a swim cap. You may perform any stroke during the race, but the

Freestyle is the most efficient stroke.

If you have done little to no training for the swim portion of a tri, you may be surprised at the extensive benefits of incorporating water workouts alongside your time spent on the pavement.

Research shows that swimming is the ultimate all- in- one-fitness package. When performed correctly swimming provides increased flexibility, endurance and balance.

One of the biggest benefits to swimming, however, is the improvement in the cardiovascular system. The nature of breathing when swimming, with breath being somewhat limited in volume and frequency, promotes greater lung capacity and a consistent intake of oxygen.

In other words, by incorporating swimming into your tri training program, you may find an increase in lung capacity and efficiency of breath control, stronger core stabilizers, and fewer injuries related to stress on bones and joints.

For the running and cycling aspects of the race, much of the training is focused on distance. However, with swimming the greatest

improvements can be achieved through a focus on technique and stroke development.

Proper breathing and body position in the water do not come naturally for the athlete that does not have a strong aquatic background.

If you do not know how to swim or are not comfortable in the water, I highly recommend taking a few lessons. You will be surprised at how much you learn in a short amount of time. If you are a more experienced swimmer, you should focus on stroke over speed. Coach Larry Miller, a veteran triathlete and founder of Miller Swim School, states, “You never want to swim any faster than you are technically sound to do, or you may be at risk of losing your stroke.”

• He encourages his triathletes to focus on swim technique over volume of laps or timespent swimming.

Efficiency in the water will ultimately help you perform better on the bike and run portions of the race.

• Swimming requires a different approach to oxygen intake, one that you cannot master without practice.

Improper breathing can inhibit your stroke which can ultimately cause you to struggle during a race. You must swim with your head below the water and learn to breathe on both the left and right side.

• Practice lengthening your body and using a good forward reach to extend your stroke.

• Release your head into a natural position so that your body is streamlined in the water.

• For race day prep, practice swimming in your gear, practice swimming in a pool or in open water (whichever is the setting for your race), and practice sighting (spotting the lanes, other swimmers and/or buoys in an open water swim).

• When swimming in open water such as lakes or oceans during training, you should never swim alone or without a safety flotation device. Taking the most safety precautions while in the water is a crucial aspect of training.

On race day, start away from the pack.

Don’t push your way to the front. If you are nervous about swimming, wait 30 seconds after your wave starts to begin swimming.

Stay in the back or the sides. And last, but not least, start slow. If you go out too fast on the swim, you will cause you heart rate to spike, leaving you in oxygen debt at the onset of the race.

How you feel after the swim, especially regarding your heart rate, will be a major factor in your overall race performance.

With your attention on technique and executing the swim portion strategically you will put yourself in a better physical position to hit the bike hard when you exit the water and lead to a more successful triathlon experience.

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Boys golf to display Trimble Strong Foundation on bags

By HAYDEN TUCKER

htucker@jenkstribune.com

Jenks boys golf will be honoring late coach Allan Trimble on the green this season.

The Trojans will be sporting bags that feature the Trimble Strong Foundation logo. Businesses or people can pledge a dollar amount for each birdie the player assigned to the bag collects throughout the year.

Half of the proceeds will go to the Trimble Strong Foundation, the other half will go to the golf team.

Coach Jordan Perceful first got the idea from Owasso while he was

coaching Union four years ago. The Rams put local charity Folds of Honor on their bags and auctioned them off at the end of the season.

He put together a similar system while he was coaching News On 6 anchor Leanne Taylor’s son. Both Taylor and Perceful’s mother fought breast cancer and he wanted to raise awareness for the disease.

Now that he’s at Jenks, it was easy to see which organization he felt was important to recognize.

“For one, it’s to get out there about ALS the disease that we don’t really have a cure for,” Perceful said.

“Another (reason) is to honor his leg-

acy, not only as a coach but as the man he was and the father he was. I think even our kids that didn’t get to know him, just from his passing, they got to see an idea of what size of impact he had on Jenks beyond just the football field.”

Perceful approached Mrs. Trimble last fall with the idea and immediately jumped on board.

“She said it sounded like a great idea,” Perceful said. “They’re excited about it just as another way to keep his memory and legacy going.”

Another driving inspiration for this comes from Perceful’s college

coach at Northeastern.

“He would always tell us before every round, no matter what you shoot, your parents still love you, your friends still love you and I still love you. He would use things to keep perspective out there that, things could be a lot worse. We’re getting to play the game we love.

We’re not in the hospital fighting a disease or overseas fighting a war.

We’re getting to do something we enjoy,” Perceful said.

The golf season begins shortly after spring break.

GLUE GUY

Bella Morrison in the 200 yard individual medley. Both the boys and girls swim teams took first place at the regional meet last weekend. Photo/Hayden Tucker

Swim takes east regional

By HAYDEN TUCKER

Trendon Tisdale lines up a three point shot in a game earlier in the season against Union. Tisdale is shooting 38% on three pointers this season.

Photo/Hayden Tucker

By HAYDEN TUCKER

htucker@jenkstribune.com

If you ask anyone about Trendon Tisdale, you’re bound to hear one describing phrase: glue guy.

The Jenks guard has undoubtedly been one of several key pieces in the team’s 16-2 season even though his numbers won’t “wow” anyone.

Tisdale averages 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Though his numbers may not jump out to many, it’s not about that for Tisdale. For him, it’s all about winning.

He’s an efficient scorer, when he does shoot.

He’s shooting 38% on his three-point attempts and a team-high 82% from the free throw line.

He has confidence in his playing ability, but he knows where he belongs on the court.

“My role is to get others involved,” Tisdale said. “I can score when I need to but if I don’t have to, I like to get other people going.”

As the Trojans’ primary ball handler, Tisdale is charged with leading the number three team in the state down the court. His averages of nearly four assists per game is coupled with a low 1.6 turnovers per contest.

Tisdale’s ability to see the floor and do the little things is one of Jenks’ greatest assets.

“That’s one of the biggest attributes I think he has is, he has such a great court presence and great court IQ,” coach Clay Martin said.

“All those things he does doesn’t get written about, doesn’t get highlighted on videos but it’s the extra pass, the charge, the lift fake and getting to the foul line.”

It hasn’t been easy to get where he is now, however.

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Jenks swim continued to roll, winning the regional meet last week.

Both the boys and girls team took first place and extended the perfect season. The girls scored 406 points, ahead of second place Bixby at 277.5 points. The boys scored 476 points to take the win over second place Bartlesville, who scored 319.

The boys had five first place individuals and relays.

The relay team of Grant Stucky, Morne Wolmarans, Jazz Widney and Austin Bick took first in the 200 yard medley with a time of 1:36.21.

Austin Bick, Austin Sung, Andrew Truong and

Jazz Widney took the 200 yard freestyle relay title at 1:26.92.

In the 200 yard individual medley, Austin Bick’s 1:55.67 time was good for first place. Austin Sung took first place in the 100 yard butterfly at 53.62.

At 47.58, Andrew Truong was first in the 100 yard freestyle.

The girls relay team of Jasmine Rau, Gabby Vargus, Janci Pangburn and Laney Fenton took first in the 400 yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:42.50.

In the 100 yard breast stroke Fenton took first place at 1:08.36. Amaya Oliphant took second in the same race with a 1:08.87 time.

The state swim meet will take place Feb. 21 and 22.

15 Jenks student-athletes signed letters of intent Monday to continue their education and athletic careers at the college level. Jake Lamar, baseball - Oklahoma Christian University. Will Cox, football - Davidson. Bo Estes, football Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO). Maximus Johnson, football - NEO. Justin Murphy, football - NEO. James Pruitt, football - NEO. Jaxson Humphrey, football - William Jewell. Matthew Wofford, football - Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Keegan Helms, soccer - Illinois Institute of Technology. Tara Hall, softball - NEO. Bailey Tilley, track and field - University of Oklahoma. Kylie Rathbun, volleyball - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Emma Rhodes, volleyball - Tabor College. Sydney Williams, volleyball - Southwestern Chhristian University. Thatcher Hall, wrestling University of Oklahoma. Photo/Hayden Tucker

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Jenks girls defeated Bartlesville Tuesday 78-67.

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Hayden Crawley grapples with a Sand Springs wrestler. Crawley took first place in the 220 pound weight last week. Photo/file

JenksTribune.com Jenks wrestling finished in second place at the Glenpool Tournament last weekend.

The Trojans finished behind Broken Arrow and ahead of Skiatook. The Tigers scored 298 points, Jenks scored 203.5 and the Bulldogs scored 195.

Branden Elrod finished in second place at 138 pounds. Thatcher Hall placed second at 152 pounds. At 160 pounds Drake Vannoy took second as well.

Garrett Weis took fourth place at the 182 pound weight.

Hayden Crawley was the Trojans’ lone first place finisher. He took down Broken Arrow’s Torrance Ingram at 220 pounds in a tiebreaker 5-4.

Jenks begins regionals next Friday.

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Throughout the early days of his high school career Tisdale dealt with injuries and playing behind upper classmen. When he couldn’t play, he used that time to his advantage.

Coach Martin said he was impressed that a young player knew to keep a positive mindset during trying times.

“When you’re waiting you can either sit and pout, you can be disgruntled, or you can learn and learn from others’ mistakes,” he said.

“When you have the luxury of learning from somebody else’s mistakes you’re more likely not to make them.”

The injury sustained during his sophomore season was one of the more difficult times in his playing career. He couldn’t wait to step back out on the court.

“It was boring,” Tisdale said. “I didn’t know what to do.”

His natural feel and curiosity for the game is no surprise, with a name

such as his.

In Oklahoma basketball at any level the name ‘Tisdale’ brings to mind one of the state’s greatest athletes on the hardwood. Wayman Tisdale, the former Booker T. Washington and University of Oklahoma standout, is actually Trendon’s great uncle.

Trendon’s father, Rodney, won a state championship at Tulsa Central and had a place on the Jenks bench as an assistant coach in the prior three seasons.

Basketball runs in the blood of Trendon Tisdale and it’s easy to see when he steps out on the court.

He doesn’t shoot many shots, but the ones he takes, he makes and often they’re in high-pressure situations.

“What I’ve been so impressed with is, his touches have been so efficient,” Martin said. “He’s not a volume guy, he’s not going to need 20 shots to get eight or nine points. He

Ike Houston flips the ball up to a teammate after diving on the floor for a loose ball against Bartlesville Tuesday. The Trojans defeated the Bruins 53-25 at home. Photos/Hayden Tucker

Anfernee Nelson takes a foul from a Bartlesville opponent.

is shooting the ball really well and a lot of his shots have big implications.

“I go back to the Tahlequah tournament; he made a couple threes to separate against Bixby which got the run going. He has made big threes in every game we’ve played since Christmas.”

Jenks is currently enjoying one of its best seasons in program history.

The Trojans’ 15 game win streak ended Friday with a loss to Booker T. Washington, who handed them their only other loss of the year. Through the 16 wins and even the two losses, Jenks has displayed a cool, steady hand when times got tough and Tisdale has a lot to do with that.

There are a lot of senior leaders in the locker room this season, but Tisdale makes it a point in being one to stay calm when the pressure is high.

“We’ve come a long way in that department, dealing with adversity,”

senior Ike Houston said. “Trendon and me and a lot of other guys, when something doesn’t go our way or if something goes our way, we try and keep a level head and stay calm. He usually huddles everybody up and we talk to each other, encourage each other.”

There is no one true ‘star’ on the team this year. Everybody works together for one common goal, winning. Nobody embodies the Jenks culture better than Tisdale has throughout the highs and lows of his playing days.

“It’s fun because, a school our size, not everybody plays as a young kid,” Martin said. “Not everybody plays as a sophomore. Here’s a kid that’s come through the system and waited and earned and fought to get better and clawed and here he is making the most of it.”

Trendon Tisddale suspends in the air after drawing a shooting foul.

Braxton Scott looks to pass around Bartlesville defenders Tuesday.

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City officials take part in ‘Up with Trees’ event The City of Jenks recently planted numerous trees around the community as apart of the of the “Up with Trees” movement.

City officials, including City Manager Chris Shrout took part in the event.

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Davis

thought I would have this chance, but I always, in the back of my mind, thought how great it would be,” Davis said. “I am having such a great time.

The students are so talented, kind, eager to learn, eager to get better and eager to put on a good show.”

Davis said times have changed quite a bit in the 15 years since he was in this production in 2005.

“It is a lot different,” Davis said. “The musical theatre technology has improved so much.

We have a projection system that is up-todate technology and the future of musical theatre.”

Davis said Seussical the Musical stories have a different meaning as an adult than when he was in high school.

“It is fun to revisit everything,” Davis said. “The stories will

always have an impact on our lives whether we are young or old. I see stories in a completely different way than I did when I was a sophomore in high school.”

Davis said he really enjoys getting to work with the students.

“I treat the students like they are professionals,” Davis said. “I try and push them to be the best they can be. I encourage them to remember to have fun and it doesn’t have to be stressful. We are like a team. We practice together and are working toward the same goal. We only have four chances to do this, so we are going to have fun and enjoy the process.”

Jenks High School is putting on Seussical the Musical 7 p.m.

March 5, 7 p.m. March 6, 2 p.m. March 7 and 7 p.m. March 7.

Tickets are on sale now.

years, Emmett V. Rathbone Jr., her two sons; Michael V. Rathbone and wife Barbara of Tulsa, OK, and Matthew R. Rathbone and wife Becky of Tulsa, OK. Seven grandchildren; Benjamin Rathbone and wife Brandy of Jenks, OK, Lydia Thomas and husband Bobby of Glenpool, OK, Joshua Rathbone of Tulsa OK, Sarah Potter and husband Bryan of Bixby, OK, Chris Rathbone and wife Cara of Lowell, AR,

Brian Rathbone and wife Meredith of Amarillo, TX, and Greg Rathbone and wife Stacy of Collinsville, OK, twenty greatgrandchildren and one great-great -grandchild.

Visitation is scheduled at Hargrove Marker Funeral Home in Jenks Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020, 10:00 A.M. at Eastland Assembly of God, 12310 E. 21st St. Tulsa, Ok.

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“I remember feeling a lot of pressure,” Davis said. “It was still a lot of fun. We had so many great characters in the production, I really felt supported. Seussical was brand new back then. It was fun to learn, and it was a magical experience for everyone.”

Davis described the experience getting to learn from professional choreographer Stephen Casey for four years.

“Stephen is the real deal,” Davis said. “He brings a professional attitude and experience to the high school level.

He really treats the students as professionals.

It really is a special experience getting to work with him.”

Not everyone has the opportunity to come back to their alma mater and teach what they love, but Davis said he has enjoyed the process.

“I never would have

OBITUARY Georgia Imogene Rathbone On Sunday, February 9, 2020, Georgia Imogene Rathbone, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 93.

Imogene was born on May 15, 1926 in Aurora, Mo to Ewing and Bessie Berry. After High School she attended Missouri State University and received a teaching certificate and taught school in a one room schoolhouse and eventually taught 5th grade. Later she joined her husband in the family business and worked side by side until she retired. She

married Emmett Rathbone Jr. November 24, 1947. They raised two sons, Mike and Matt.

Imogene along with her husband Emmett moved to Tulsa and opened a Ben Franklin variety store on Cincinnati and Pine and later opened several others including one at 5119 S. Lewis in Tulsa. In the 1960’s that location became Rathbone’s Flair Flowers and Gifts. An arts and crafts store that Tulsans enjoyed for many years.

Rathbone’s today is

located in Jenks and she worked there in the flower business until she retired.

Imogene enjoyed painting, floral arranging, crafting and taught many of these in her

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. - Psalm 57:11

store. She loved to collect antiques and other collectibles. Imogene was a strong woman of faith and she shared her love of Jesus with others. She loved her family and lit up anytime she saw them, and she had a true giving heart.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ewing and her mother, Bessie. Her sisters Ruth Alex, Lucille Edgett and Miriam Berry, her brothers Harry and Howard Berry all of Missouri.

She is survived by her husband of 73

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