Muriel Marie Finley and Roderic Nile Houston
RODERIC NILE HOUSTON, son of VELMYA ARLETTA FOSTER and HAROLD HEARST HOUSTON, was born July 7, 1917,7768 and died August 15, 1981 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.7768, 10678 He is buried in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma.456
He married MURIEL MARIE FINLEY on May 8, 1948 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.2330 She was born December 9, 1921 in Matney, Baxter, Arkansas,8622 and died February 6, 2017 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma.11396 She is buried in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma.456
Personal Information
- Roderic Nile Houston was a Veteran of World War II.7768
- Muriel Marie Finley was a registerd nurse.11396
Education
Roderic N. Houston
- graduated from Central High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 19356921
- Yearbook Inscription: "I would not break a bending 'Rod'"
- Yearbook Inscription:
- graduated from University of Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1941 in Arts and Sciences6824
Muriel M. Finley
- graduated from Broken Arrow High School, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, 194011396
Marriage Announcements and News
Tulsa World, May 12, 194810679
MISS FINLEY WED TO R. N. HOUSTON
Bridegroom's Parents Hosts at Reception
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Finley of Abilene, Tex. are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Muriel Marie Finley, 1802 E. 19th st., to Roderic Nile Houston, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Houston, 1335 N. Main st. The marriage vows were read by Brother Delmar Owens in the Church of Christ 16 7:30 p. m. Saturday.
The altar was decorated with baskets of white gladioli and peonies, palms, and candelabra holding lighted cathedral tapers. Each pew was marked with a large white satin bow. A program of traditional wedding music was presented by Jackie Huggins and Floyd Scott, vocalist and the Hudgens Quartet.
Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a gown of ivory brocade satin fashioned with a chapel length train. Her veil of bridal illusion fell from a halo of orange blossoms and she carried a colonial bouquet of white gardenias with showers of sweet peas and satin streamers.
Miss Tula Lenlor was maid of honor, Miss May Harris, bridesmaid and Miss Mary Lee Trout lighted the candles. The attendants wore gowns of marquisette in pastel shades, carried colonial bouquets of Spring flowers and wore halos of daisies in their hair. Oscar Bernarr was best man and the ushers were Thurman Hinkle and Lawrence Morgan.
Mrs. Finley wore a street length dress of flowered print crepe and her corsage was of white gardenias. The bridegroom's mother chose a purple street length dress with black and pink accessories and her flowers were pink gardenias.
Mr. and Mrs .Houston were hosts at a reception in their home following the ceremony. The bride's table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake. Assistants at the reception were Miss Lois Sterner, Miss Carol West, Miss Betty Smith and Miss Lecreta Hilton.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Finley and daughters, Ann and Joyce, of Abilene, Tex.; Mrs. P. K. King, Okmulgee; Mrs. John P. Cook, Mrs. Guy Leners, Mrs. Seymore Danis, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Hert, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lundy and mr. and Mrs. Henderson King, all of Broken Arrow.
After a short wedding trip the couple are now making their home at 1443 1/2 N. Main st. For traveling the bride chose a light brown dress with red accessories and a corsage of white carnations.
Obituaries
Tulsa World, August 16, 198110678
Former TU Instructor Roderick Houston Dies
Roderick Houston, a retired postal worker and former engineer with the Corps of Engineers, died Saturday in a Tulsa hospital. Houston, who lived in Broken Arrow, was 64.
Houston, who worked as an engineer during the construction of the Grand River Dam, also taught in the math and history departments of the University of Tulsa.
Houston, who was a member of the Air Force, worked in connection with the FBI during world War II.
He was a graduate of the University of Tulsa.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. TUesday in the Broken Arrow Church of Christ. Burial will be held at Floral Haven Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being conducted by Moore's Eastlawn Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Murial, a son, Harold Houston, of Tulsa, and two grandchildren.
Muriel Marie Houston Arlt was born December 9, 1921, in Lone Rock, Arkansas, to Thomas Jackson and Vada Lee King Finley. She died Monday, February 6, 2017, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 95 years. Muriel completed her secondary education in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Broken Arrow High School Class of 1940. She continued her education graduating from nursing school in 1948. She was married May 8, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Roderic Nile Houston. Upon his death she married Art Alrt, who also preceded her in death. Muriel spent most of her working life as a register nurse with St. John Hospital in Tulsa and later with the American Red Cross. She was a longtime faithful member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed a variety of pastimes including quilting, especially for family members. She also enjoyed spending most of her time within the work of her church.Loving family members include:Two granddaughters; Mandy Lassiter, of Seattle, Washington Sarah Houghton and husband Tim, of Claremore, OklahomaFour grandchildren; Lane Lassiter, Landyn Lassiter, Lauren Miller, and Bryson OwensThree sisters: Maxine Skocdopole, of Plano, Texas Kitty Ann Rose, of Greenville, Texas Joyce Foster, of Broken Arrow, OklahomaBrother; Wade Finley, of Tulsa, OklahomaShe was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Roderic, her second husband, Art Arlt, son Harold Houston, and brother, T.J. Finley. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at Whispering Hills Church of Christ in Broken Arrow with Dale Graham officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.www.moweryfs.com11396
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| February 20, 19204736 | Bixby, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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| April 18, 19304734 | Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| April 17, 19404735 | Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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