A memorial service for Drumright resident, Birt Wilson, Jr. was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 in the Drumright Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Mike Howard officiating. Cremation & service arrangements were entrusted to the care of Michael’s Funeral Home - Drumright. Online condolences may be made at www.michaelsfuneralservices.com
Birt Wilson was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas on June 27, 1943 to Birt Wilson, Sr. & Winifred Imogene (North) Wilson. He passed from this life suddenly in the Drumright Regional Hospital on December 12, 2016 at the age of 73 years, 5 months, & 15 days. Birt grew up in the Cushing area and at a young age, he left school to work in the oil fields. He had worked on drilling rigs all over the world. In 1974 he made Drumright his permanent home & had worked for the Drumright Memorial Hospital until his retirement. In 1976 he married Alice Ruth (Cramer) Turner in Miami, OK & they remained together until her death in 2012. Birt was an avid scuba diver & enjoyed martial arts, beekeeping, fishing, & reading. He was preceded in death by his Father: Birt, Sr.; his MOTHER: Winifred Imogene Hanes; his WIFE: Ruth; & a SON: Anthony Larson.
His remaining family includes 1 DAUGHTER: Madelina Wilson Bowling & husband Tyson of Kiefer; 4 SONS: Robb Turner & wife Marsha of Sand Springs – Scott Turner of Shamrock – Lance Larson & wife Donna of Cushing – Dana Larson & wife Dena of Cushing; 22 Grandchildren – 9 GREAT Grandchildren; & numerous other relatives & friends.
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