Osage County, Oklahoma, Obituary:  FRANK FOREMAN FAULKNER

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FRANK FOREMAN FAULKNER

Frank Foreman Faulkner, son of David Jesse and Jen McClellan (Foreman) 
Faulkner was born December 23, 1905 in the Oowala District North of 
Claremore, Oklahoma.

He attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri and the 
University of Oklahoma at Norman. While at OU he was a member of the Sigma 
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

September 16, 1928 he married Hiliary Martin of Pawhuska. She preceded him 
in death on January 31, 1994.

Also preceding him in death besides his parents were his brothers Rogers 
Faulkner, Dave Faulkner (longtime Tulsa County Sheriff), Taylor Faulkner 
(longtime Rogers County Commissioner} and sisters Teanie Fronkier, Oolucha 
Barrett and Ahniwake Jennings. He is survived by one sister, Cooleela 
Faulkner of Claremore and 13 nieces and nephews.

One of his first jobs was as manaqer of a ranch near Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma owned by I. S. Robson. Later he worked in Osage County until he 
bought his own ranch West of Pawhuska where he resided for over 60 years.

His hobby and great love was attending and competing in Rodeos. He won The 
World Championship Steer Roping at Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1937.

He was active in the Osage County Cattleman's Association and the Steer 
Roping Hall of Fame in Pawhuska.

Graveside Services will be Friday, February 5, 2000 at 2iOO P.M. in The 
Pawhuska Cemetery.

Reverend Scott Fischer will officiate.

Under the direction's of Johnson's Funeral directors. Serving The 
Pawhuska Area Since 1905.