Joseph Jasper Deaver

Joseph Jasper Deaver age 82 of Purcell, OK passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. Joe was born November 12, 1935 in Oklahoma City. He was the youngest of six children born to Roland Jasper Deaver and Katie (Kier) Deaver. Joe grew up in south OKC and graduated from Capitol Hill High School with the class of 1954. While in high school he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and after graduating he proudly served two years in active duty and six years in reserve duty. Joe served time on the USS Willett and on the US Dennis J. Buckley ships. Joe married his best friend and life partner, Mable Hannah Crader. They were married on November 5, 1955 in Oklahoma City. They lived in OKC for a short time before moving to Purcell in 1964. While in high school, Joe began working for ONG. After returning home from the service he continued his life long career with ONG. He later retired as a Supervisor after 35 years with the company. While living in Purcell, Joe was a member of the Purcell-Lexington American Legion Post 0301. He also was a faithful Christian, Deacon and member of Landmark Church in Purcell. It was hard to say Joe without saying Joe and Hannah. Throughout their lives, they enjoyed traveling, seeing and doing new things. They were both avid O.U. fans and were season football ticket holder for many years, never missing a big game. Throughout his life, Joe enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He liked to hunt, fish, golf and work in the garden. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, a loving father, grandfather, great and great great grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Roland and Katie Deaver; Wife of 63 years, Hannah Deaver on Feb. 14, 2018; Son, Samuel Deaver; Brother, Bill Deaver; Four sisters, Letha Mae Deaver, Dorothy Musgrave, Clara Lee Miller and Mildred Hayder. He is survived by: Daughter, Johannah Hyde and husband Lloyd of Purcell; Son, Kevin Deaver and wife Ruby of Washington; 6 grandchildren, Marty Hyde and wife Tiffany, Justin Hyde and wife Beth, Sierra McCaskill and husband Logan, Monica Thompson and husband Kevin, Megan States and husband Chris and Stacy Bombardiere and husband Nick; 12 great grandchildren, Kalli, Kassi and Kynsli Hyde, Cailin Stuever and husband Tyler, Bailey and Coy Hyde, River McCaskill, Jaden Bettis, Macy Bettis, Cooper States, Cash States and Bellah Bombardiere 1 great great granddaughter, Stella Stuever and One sister-in-law, Margie Deaver of Post Falls, Idaho. Three nieces, one nephew and a host of other family and friends; Also Joe's extended family, his caregivers for the past few years; Connie Thompson, Jordan McCaskill, Scarlet Gray, Laura Baker, Ashley Alexander, Ellen Tooley, Misti Voss, Tamara Wadkins and his hospice nurse Donna Smith. You have provided help and shown us love in ways for which we would have never known to ask. Joe loved you all and we are eternally grateful for your support. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Landmark Church, Purcell, OK. Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home, Purcell, OK. His family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6-8pm Monday.

Joseph Jasper Deaver

November 12, 1935 - March 16, 2018