Thomas Howard Stapleton

Thomas Howard Stapleton age 75 passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thomas was born January 16, 1937 in Berkeley, California to Thomas Frances Stapleton and Ruth Aletha (Teele) Stapleton. He graduated from Shawnee High School and Bacone College with a Bachelors degree. He worked as a Management Consultant for various corporations. Thomas enjoyed sailing and wood crafting - he built banjos. He also liked bluegrass music and collecting art. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Ruth Stapleton and Kelli Ruth Reynolds. He is survived by his son Timothy K. Stapleton and his wife, Dottie of Corning, New York, his daughter, Kimberley E. Johnson and her husband of Mounds, Oklahoma along with thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. No local services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com