Charley Marion Caillouette Jr, better known as Charles, was born August 1, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas, to Charley Marion and Doris Edna Richter Caillouette. He died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 86 years. Charles completed his secondary education in San Antonio, Texas then joined the military and as a veteran of the armed forces served over twenty years with the United States Air Force during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. After his retirement from the United States Air Force he completed his associates degree attending Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. He then worked for and retired, as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service. Charles was married February 14, 1996, Valentines Day, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lois Virginia Bennett. He was a faithful Christian who loved to read his Bible. He taught Bible study groups at First Baptist Church in Collinsville, Oklahoma, as well as teaching at the Baptist Village in Owasso. He enjoyed working with plants and completed the master gardener class. As a master gardener was often sought out for questions regarding raising flowers, shrubs, and trees. He and Lois enjoyed traveling together and had been to Hawaii, Niagara Falls, Alaska three times, and many other travels. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His wife; Lois, of the home
Children; Bob Caillouette and wife Betty, of Milliken, Colorado
Kathleen Johnston and husband Bill, of Fort Collins, Colorado
Tim Caillouette and wife Jamie, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Stepsons; Larry Seacat and wife Barbara, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Gary Seacat and wife Melissa, of Brevard, North Carolina
Grandchildren; Greg Schmier and partner Laurie, of Parker, Colorado
Kristine Sandhu and husband Jas, of Tracy, California
Annie Voyles and husband Joshua, of Milliken, Colorado
Brandon Tanberg, of Fort Collins, Colorado
Stephanie Woodard, of Severance, Colorado
Amy Caillouette, of Oceanside, California
Eric Caillouette, of Dallas, Texas
Joy Anderson and husband Tim, of Jackson, Wyoming
Jeff Caillouette, of Birmingham, Alabama
Taylor Seacat, of Shawnee, Oklahoma
Jeff Seacat, of Fort Myers, Florida
Great grandchildren; Ruen, Lily, Cami, Jesse, Leela, Callie, Taven, Wyatt, and Maverick
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His wife; Lois, of the home
Children; Bob Caillouette and wife Betty, of Milliken, Colorado
Kathleen Johnston and husband Bill, of Fort Collins, Colorado
Tim Caillouette and wife Jamie, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Stepsons; Larry Seacat and wife Barbara, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Gary Seacat and wife Melissa, of Brevard, North Carolina
Grandchildren; Greg Schmier and partner Laurie, of Parker, Colorado
Kristine Sandhu and husband Jas, of Tracy, California
Annie Voyles and husband Joshua, of Milliken, Colorado
Brandon Tanberg, of Fort Collins, Colorado
Stephanie Woodard, of Severance, Colorado
Amy Caillouette, of Oceanside, California
Eric Caillouette, of Dallas, Texas
Joy Anderson and husband Tim, of Jackson, Wyoming
Jeff Caillouette, of Birmingham, Alabama
Taylor Seacat, of Shawnee, Oklahoma
Jeff Seacat, of Fort Myers, Florida
Great grandchildren; Ruen, Lily, Cami, Jesse, Leela, Callie, Taven, Wyatt, and Maverick
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso with Pastor Tim Prock officiating. Final resting place will be at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Adams Resident Assistance Fund at 7410 North 127th East Avenue, Owasso, Oklahoma 74055.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
