Osage County, Oklahoma, Obituary:  JAY F. LESSERT

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JAY F. LESSERT

OCNS - May 3, 2002 - Jay F. Lessert, 79, life long resident of Ponca City, 
Oklahoma, died Thursday, April 26, 2002 at Via Christi Oklahoma Regional 
Medical Center.   The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
April 30, 2002 at the First Baptist Church Chapel with the Reverend Hance 
Dilbeck, Pastor, First Baptist Church officiating.   Burial followed at 
Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. 

Jay was born on March 27, 1923, in Osage County, Oklahoma, to Ray L. and 
Mary Rubye (Farrell) Lessert.   He was raised in the Ponca City area and 
attended Ponca City Schools, graduating in 1942.   He married Geraldine 
"Jerry" Hogan on June 16, 1945 in Ponca City.   She preceded him in death 
on March 15, 1993. 

Jay, who spent most of his life farming and ranching, managed several 
Sears Catalogue Stores in New Mexico and Texas and worked for Paris 
Furniture Store in Ponca City.   He also worked for Conoco Oil Company in 
the Printing and Distribution Department, retiring in 1983.   He enjoyed 
playing golf, was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Wentz Golf 
Association.   He and his wife enjoyed dining with family and friends, 
traveling and spending many hours on the golf course.   He was an avid 
storyteller of Ponca City's and Osage County's history and people.   He 
was very proud of his Native American heritage and enjoyed collecting 
items of interest. 

He is survived by:   two sons, Chuck Lessert of Ponca City and Robert 
Lessert of Katy, Texas; one daughter, Connie Moriarty of Ponca City; 8 
great grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild.   He has one 
granddaughter, Debbie Moriarty.   His six grandsons; Jay Lessert, Keith 
Lessert, Tim Lessert, Eric Lessert, Scott Taylor and Matt Moriarty, served 
as casket bearers. 

In addition to his wife, Jay was preceded in death by his parents, two 
sisters, Judy Guinn and Patsy Lessert, and one brother, Ray Lessert, Jr. 

Memorial contributions may be made to, Ponca City Kids Incorporated, C/O 
Brad Cassity, 11 Oak Dale Road, Ponca City, OK 74604.