Osage County, Oklahoma, Obituary:  LAWRENCE EDWARD CUNNINGHAM

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LAWRENCE EDWARD CUNNINGHAM 

OCNS - April 19, 2002 - Former resident of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, 
Lawrence Edward Cunningham, 38, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 
from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico.

Lawrence was born December 9, 1963, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of 
Alvin L. "Jack" and Rose Ann (Boone) Cunningham.   He attended schools 
in Pawhuska, graduating with the Pawhuska High School class of 1982.   
During his time at Pawhuska High School, Lawrence excelled in football 
and wrestling.   He was the recipient of the Ormand Beach Award in 
1982 and was named the Outstanding Male Athlete that same year.   He 
attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where 
he received his degree in Psychology, and later received a degree in 
Social Services. 

On February 27, 1987, he married Karlene Selestewa in Lawrence, 
Kansas.   Lawrence had served on the Pawhuska War Dance Committee for 
several years and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic 
Church.

Survivors in addition to his wife, Karlene of the home in Albuquerque 
are:   his son, Vernon Selestewa of Albuquerque; twin daughters, 
Britton Inez Cunningham and Lawren Elizabeth Cunningham, both of 
Muskogee, Oklahoma; three brothers, Eugene Cunningham and Darrell 
Cunningham, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Milton Cunningham of Pawhuska; 
three sisters, Jackie McCann of Glenpool, Oklahoma, Danna Blankinship 
of Tulsa and Asa Cunningham of Hominy, Oklahoma; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins and other family and friends.   He was preceded in 
death by his parents.

Lawrence will lie in state at the Wakon Iron Community Center in 
Indian Camp, Pawhuska, until service time.   Rosary will be said 
Sunday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m.   Traditional Indian Services will be 
Monday, April 22, at 9:00 a.m., at Wakon Iron Community Center with 
Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Church of Pawhuska with Father Leonard Higgins officiating.   
Interment will be in the Pawhuska City Cemetery. 

Johnson Funeral Home, Pawhuska, is in charge of arrangements.