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::Memory Lane Cemetery--Anadarko OK

© The Chickasha Express-Star 03 Dec 2003

Valdo Laroy Saathoff

Valdo Laroy Saathoff was born September 12, 1932, to George and 
Yandel (Cochran) Saathoff on an Indian lease north of Anadarko, 
Oklahoma. He passed away December 1, 2003, at his home northwest of 
Anadarko, at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 19 days.

His first schooling was at Camp Creek. He came to the Anadarko Public 
Schools in the second grade, and graduated from Anadarko High School 
with the Class of 1950. He lettered two years in football and was a 
delegate to Boys State. He entered the United States Army in 1953 and 
was honorably discharged in 1955. He served 16 months in Korea. On 
August 16, 1958, he and the former Mary Lois Quayle were married in 
Chickasha. They have lived in the Square Top area all their married 
lives. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church. Valdo 
joined the Independent Order of Oddfellows in 1956 at Gracemont. 
Later he transferred his membership to Anadarko Lodge No. 184. At the 
time of his death he was serving as secretary of the lodge.

Valdo was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son. 
Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Steven Laroy 
Saathoff of Anadarko; one daughter, Vicki Leigh Clem and her husband 
Ryan Lynn of Pocasset; two grandchildren, Cody Ryan Clem and Ryleigh 
Erin Clem, both of Pocasset; one brother, Neldo Saathoff and wife 
Juanita of Lake Bay, Washington; one sister-in-law, Bobbi Elliott and 
her husband Ott of Chickasha; several nieces and nephews, cousins, 
other relatives, and many wonderful neighbors and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 4, at the 
First United Methodist Church, with the pastor, Rev. Chuck Gilbert, 
officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Lane Cemetery under the 
direction of Steverson Funeral Home.
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