James Ryan Sullivan

James Ryan Sullivan, son of James Ryan Sr. and Virginia (McCree) Sullivan passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home in Tulsa. Jim was born November 5, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma State University and a Masters of Science from Kansas University.

On December 15, 1984 James married Suzanne Adams in Claremore, Oklahoma. He worked for Saint Francis as the Employee Assistance Program Directory till 2009 At that time Jim expanded his business as the owner of Employees Assistance and Associates. Jim was an avid golfer and had the opportunity to play many wonderful golf courses around the world but he most enjoyed his friends at Heritage Hills in Claremore and at Forest Hills in Tulsa. He loved his OSU football team and attended most games with close friends. Jim will be remembered as a quiet, kind, thoughtful person that loved helping people.

James is preceded in death by his parents and one sibling, Kathleen. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Sullivan of the home and his son, Ryan Sullivan of Tulsa.

A rosary will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service, 5757 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa. A mass will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, October 21, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1520 S. Rockford Ave., Tulsa.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any Catholic Charity of your choice or Habitat for Humanity.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Green Country for their amazing care of Jim and the family.