Members,

The Luncheon at the Historical Museum, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, will be held this Friday, March 22nd from 11:30am to 3pm. At this event come visit the GM/UAW exhibit of the OKC Assembly plant initiated by Heather Franks, daughter of a Local 1999 member. She has also put together a PowerPoint presentation that will be shown during the luncheon. A sandwich box lunch will be served sometime between 12:30 to 1pm.

Upon entering you will be given a sticker to show you are there for the event. The entry is free to our members for this event. The museum is off of NE 23rd east of Lincoln Ave. Come join the fun and visit with other Retirees.

Phil Maher,

Chairman, Local 1999 Retirees Chapter

The Oklahoma Historical Museum has put up an exhibit of the UAW/GM Oklahoma City Plant. The UAW Local 1999 Retiree Chapter will be sponsoring a Luncheon at the exhibit March 22nd starting at 11:30am to 3:30pm. This is for our members to visit with fellow retirees and view the display. 

The Local 1999 Retiree Chapter meetings will resume in March. The next meeting is March 12th at 7pm at our old Union Hall. Come and visit with fellow Retirees.

Terry Gray, 2nd Shift Body Shop, passed away November 30th. Celebration of Life will be at Hibbs Funeral Home, Choctaw, December 15th at 1pm.

There will be a representative from The UAW Trust at the August 8th meeting to give a presentation of the 2024 changes to our medical benefits. There will be representatives from BCBS, United Healthcare, Delta Dental, Davis Vision, and more. There will be a Q&A of general questions during the presentation. Representative will be there after the meeting for personal issues. We will also have pizza starting at 6:30pm. See you there.

A Blue Cross Blue Shield representative will be in attendance at the Tuesday, July 11th Retiree's monthly meeting and will talk about our Retiree Benefits through BCBS. 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Linda Smith, Local 1999 secretary from 1979 until its closing. She was a backbone to Local 1999 during operations and has helped the Retirees Chapter since its closing. Vondel Smith and Sons will be taking care of Funeral arrangements and are pending. She will be dearly missed. 

tommorow, April 11th at 7pm, will be our next Retirees Meeting. A guest from United Healthcare will be there to talk about the benefits of Unitrd Healthcare and take questions.

Heather Franks from the Oklahoma Historical Museum will also be in attendance to accept any donations to the GM-OKC exhibit coming this fall to the museum.

Phil Maher

Chairman, Local 1999 Retirees

The UAW Local 1999 Retirees Meetings will resume tomorrow, Tuesday March 14th at 7pm at the AFGE Union Hall on Air Depot. We will have a guest from the Oklahoma Historical Museum, Heather Franks, to talk about the OKC GM exhibit to open there around September of 2023. She is accepting donations from our plant that members may have and want to share in the exhibit. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Phil Maher,
Chairman, Local 1999 Retirees

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Brother David Eskina who died early yesterday morning following a two-year battle with cancer.  No service is planned.

Retirees,

Reminder:

A Uaw Trust Representative will be at our August 9th Retirees Meeting this week (Tuesday) at 7pm. She will give a presentation of the upcoming changes for 2023. She has also invited providers (United Healthcare, Delta Dental, Davis, etc) to also give presentations.We will also have pizza starting at 6:30pm.

Phil Maher, Chairman Local 1999 Retirees

Retirees,

A UAW Trust Representative will be at our next monthly meeting August 9th at 7pm. We will also have pizza served starting at 6:30pm. Meeting held at our old Union Hall at 7125 S Air Depot. 

Phil Maher. Chairman Local 1999 Retirees 

A memorial service remembering Brother John Lockhart, who died Monday, April 11, 2022, has been set for Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m., at Grace Church, 100 South Choctaw Road, Choctaw, OK.  (At the corner of Reno and Choctaw Road, and you enter off of Reno)  John's family advises this will be an informal celebration and casual dress.  Anyone wishing to share memories of John is invited to do so.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother John Lockhart who died early this morning following a year-long battle with cancer.  Many will remember John from the Local's CAP Committee or as Financial Secretary during the last years of the Local's existence.  He was also active in the Retiree Chapter until his illness took over.  A memorial service will be held later this month and we will advise when the details are available.

UAW Local 1999 Retirees:

We will be taking nominations for the vacant Sargeant-at-Arms position at the next Retirees meeting. Come to the next scheduled meeting to get nominated if interested. The next Meeting is scheduled for September 14th at the AFGE Union Hall on Air Depot. Elections will be held at the next scheduled meeting following nominations.

Phil Maher

Chairman, Local 1999 Retirees Chapter

UAW Local 1999 Retirees:

We will be taking nominations for the vacant Financial Secretary positon at the next Retirees meeting. Come to the next scheduled meeting to get nominated if interested. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10th at 7pm at the AFGE Union Hall on Air Depot. Elections will be held at the following scheduled meeting following nominations.

Phil Maher

Chairman, Local 1999 Retiree Chapter

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Alonzo "Al" Jones, who died Sunday, July 18, 2021.  Brother Jones was a pipefitter in the plant and an active member of Local 1999.

Service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Earl M. Temple Memorial Chapel, 2801 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, with burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI.

We are requiring masks be worn at our meeting next Tuesday, July 13.  We will discuss the protocpl for masks going forward at that meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation.  We hope to see you Tuesday!

Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

Brothers & Sisters,

We are pleased to announce our first in-person Chapter meeting in over a year will be held next Tuesday, July 13, 7:00 p.m., at AFGE Local 916, 7125 South Air Depot Boulevard, OKC.

We look forward to seeing everyone and hope you will be able to attend!

In solidarity,
Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Ann Knipp who died Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Service will be held Monday, June 21, 11:00 a.m., at Southern Oaks Freewill Baptist Church, I-240 & Santa Fe, OKC, under the direction of John Ireland Funeral Home, 120 S. Broadway, Moore, OK, 405-799-1200.  Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery, S.W. 104th and Western Avenue, OKC.

We will not have a June Chapter meeting.  Hopefully, after talking with AFGE Local 916, we will have our first in-person meeting July 13.  Watch for further information.

Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999, UAW

We will not have a June Chapter meeting.  Hopefully, after talking with AFGE Local 916, we will have our first in-person meeting July 13.  Watch for further information.

Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999, UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Armando Rubio, 73, who died Thursday, February 18.  Brother Rubio came to OKC from California in 1983 and worked in Trim on second shift.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, at Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Drive, Norman, OK, 329-0101.  This event will be live-streamed via the link on Armando's tribute page at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, at St. Thomas More University Parish in Norman.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Walter Williams, retired International Representative, who died yesterday from COVID.  Walter was out of the UAW Region 5 office for many years before going to Detroit  to work in the Retired Workers Department.  Many of you who attended UAW Region 5 Summer School in Norman will remember Walter.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Mike Greenlee who succumbed to cancer Saturday, January 9.  A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 14, 11:00 a.m., at Resthaven Cemetery, S.W. 104th and Western, under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.

Brothers & Sisters,

As you know, our Chapter now falls under the jurisdiction of UAW Region 8.  We have received communication from Mitchell Smith, Director, UAW Region 8, directing that we continue suspension of our Retiree Chapter meetings until April 15, 2021, due to COVID-19.

We hope this finds everyone doing well.  We look forward to the time when we once again come togther at our monthly Chapter meetings.

In solidarity
Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family and many friends of Sister Judy Calhoun who died Wednesday, December 15.  Judy started work at the GM plant in 1979.  After the Local Union was established, she joined the Women's Committee and never looked back!  She served in the elected positions of Trustee, Recording Secretary and Financial Secretary.   She chaired the Local Union CAP Committee for several years.  When the plan closing was announced in November 2005, Judy spearheaded the effort to keep the plant open by bringing in another product.  After production ceased at the plant, JUdy remained an active member of the Local until the Local Union office closed in April 2010.  Judy was appointed by the International Union to serve as Benefit Representatie for UAW Region 5 retirees, and served in that positon until the UAW Regional office closed.  She was currently serving as Financial Secretary of the UAW Local 1999 Retiree Chapter and was recently elected as Vice President of the Southwestern UAW CAP Council.  Judy spoke truth to power and was a tireless champion for workers' rights and women's rights.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Don Harden who passed away Thursday, October 22, following a 5-6 year struggle with Parkinson's.  Don worked in Body Shop his entire time at GM.  No service is scheduled at this time.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Tony Lawson who died Tuesday, September 29.  Tony worked in Body Shop.  There will be no viewing or service.

Brothers & Sisters,

We will continue with the cancellation of our June and July Chapter meetings and hope that by August 11, we will be able to come together again.

In the meantime, stay well, practice distancing and wear your mask!

In solidarity
Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Roosevelt Hogg who died Thursday, May 14.  Service for Brother Hogg will be Friday, May 22, 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Temple & Son Funeral Home, 2801 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Roosevelt Hogg who died Thursday, May 14.  Service for Brother Hogg will be Friday, May 22, 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Temple & Son Funeral Home, 2801 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Otis L. "Louis" Quinn who died Thursday, July 18.  Visitation is scheduled today, July 26, from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Temple & Son, 2801 N. Kelley Avenue, OKC.  Service will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother George W. Woodard, Jr., who died July 1, 2019.  George was on first shift in Material.  Funeral service is tomorrow, July 9, 11:00 a.m., at Earl M. Temple Memorial Chapel, 2801 N. Kelley, OKC, with burial at Resthaven Cemetery, 500 S.W. 104th, OKC.  Visitation is today until 8:00 p.m. at Temple & Sons.

Our sincere  sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Robert W. "Woody" Carter, who died Friday, June 28, while out of town with family.  Service is scheduled Monday, July 8, 10:00 a.m., in the chapel at Eisenhour Funeral Home, 2500 N. Council (Hwy 76), Blanchard.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Brother Glendale Brown and family on the death of his son, Dr. Marco Anthony Columbus, on Friday, January 4.  Like many of our children, Marco worked in the plant while attending college.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 19, at the MSB Ballroom, University of Oklahoma campus, 900 Asp Avenue, Norman, at 11:00 a.m.  Attendees are encouraged to wear green.  Resolutions can be mailed to 3001 North Midwest Boulevard, Spencer OK 73084, or emailed to Marco's sister, Alexis, at msalexisbrown@gmail.com.  Arrangements are being handled by Temple and Sons and words of comfort can be left at http://www.templeandsons.com/visitations.php?id=3425. 

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Kenny Peters who died Monday, December 10.  Kenny was a very active member of our Local.  Service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 11:00 a.m., at Tabitha Baptist Church, 1219 N.E. Grand Boulevard, OKC, under the direction of Temple and Son Funeral Home.  Viewing is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m, at the funeral home, 2801 North Kelley, OKC.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Randall Eugene Davis who died December 6. He retired from GM after nearly 30 years of service.  Funeral service was held today at Candlewood Chapel in Midwest City.

Due to the impending inclement weather forecast for this weekend, we are rescheduling our Christmas dinner from Saturday, December 8, to Saturday, December 15, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m., at American Legion Post 13, 239 S.E. 57th Street, Oklahoma City.

We hope to see everyone on December 15.

Phil Maher, Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter, Local 1999 UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Sister Wanda Foutty, 85, who died October 16, 2018.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m., at John Ireland Funeral Home Chapel, 120 S. Broadway Avenue, Moore, with interment to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Cheyenne Valley Cemetery near Fairview, Oklahoma.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Brother John M. Dudley who died September 28 at the age of 74.  Brother Dudley transferred to OKC from Muncie in 1984, and retired in 2006.  Service will be held this afternoon, October 4, at 4:00 p.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Sister Wanda Bell who died Monday, September 10. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 14, at Bill Merritt Funeral Service, 6201 N.W. 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK.  Visitation will be until 8 p.m. this evening at Bill Merritt.

JUST A REMINDER THAT THE CHAPTER PICNIC IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, AT TONY'S TREE PLANTATION, 3801 SOUTH POST ROAD, FROM 2 - 5 PM, WITH LUNCH BEING SERVED FROM 2 UNTIL 3:30 PM ONLY.  IF YOU HAVEN'T RESERVED YOUR PLACE, $3 PER PERSON, YOU CAN CONTACT LINDA SMITH AT 634-4030, UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.

THE CHAPTER CHRISTMAS DINNER WILL BE HELD AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 13, 239 S.E. 57 STREET IN OKLAHOMA CITY ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, FROM  6 -11 PM, WITH BBQ DINNER SERVED FROM 6 - 8 PM.  MIKE BLACK WILL DJ FOLLOWING THE DINNER.  TICKETS, $6 PER PERSON WITH TWO-TICKET LIMIT, WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CHAPTER MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 11, OCTOBER 9 AND NOVEMBER 6.  NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED.  $3 OF THE TICKET PRICE WILL GO TO THE FOOD BANK!

2018 UAW Local 1999 Picnic

Tony's Tree Plantation

3801 S. Post Rd.

Okc,Ok

2pm-5pm September 15th

Food served 2pm-4pm

Tickets available @ UAW Local 1999 Retirees meeting August 14th

We have been advised that prescription drugs received from Canada will be stopped effective July 13, 2018.

Bobby Riley
Vice Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Kenneth Ray Spencer who died Sunday, April 22 after a short fight with cancer.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Pink Baptist Church, 30269 Highway 9, Tecumseh, under the direction of Resthaven Oklahoma City.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Bill N. Robinson who died Saturday, March 3, following an extended stay in the hospital.  Bill was an electrician on third shift.  A memorial service will be held this Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m., at Bill Merritt Funeral Services, 6201 N.W. 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Virgil Parrish.  Viewing is today until 5:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Come, 1300 North Lottie, Oklahoma City.  Service is tomorrow, March 3, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary's CME Church, 1201 North Martin Luther King Blvd.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Dave Fleming who worked in Trim on first shift.  Service for Brother Fleming will be held Saturday, February 3, 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th Street, Moore under the direction of Vondel L. Smith & Sons  Mortuary, 4000 S.W. 119th Street.  Viewing will be this Thursday and Friday, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., with the family available from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Steven "Sonny" Hinchey, who passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  Service will be held Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m., at Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park,44909 Highway 3, Shawnee OK.

We will have two guest speakers at tonight's Chapter meeting.

Drew Edmondson, former Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma and 2018 gubernatorial candidate, and Gloria Torres, Vice Chair of the Oklahoma City Public School Board of Education, who will speak to us about DACA.

We hope you are planning to attend!

Our 2017 Holiday Dinner will be held Friday, December 8, at the "40 & 8" American Legion Hall, 3100 S.W. 119th Street in Oklahoma City from 6:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m., with buffet served from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Entertainment will be provided by Mike Black and The Stingrays.  The tickets are $6 per person with a two-ticket limit per dues-paying retiree. Tickets will be available for purchase at the following Chapter meetings:  September 12, October 10, and November 7. We hope you will plan to join us.

We have been advised that a meeting with representatives from Aetna to explain the Medicare Advantage Plan has been scheduled in Oklahoma City for Thursday, November 9, at the Best Western Saddleback Inn, 4300 S.W. 3rd Street.  There will be two meetings, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

If you have any questions about this plan, you should make arrangemnts to attend one of these meetings.

Judy Calhoun
Financial Secretary
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

Our annual Chapter picnic will be held Saturday, September 23, at Tony's Tree Plantation, 3801 S. Post Road, Oklahoma City, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m.  The cost is $3 per retiree, limit two, and must be paid in advance at our Chapter meetings Tuesday, August 8, or Tuesday, September 12.

Please note that due to health regulations, the food will be served from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.

We hope you will join us September 23!

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother John Ellis who died Thursday, July 20.  Brother Ellis was a relief person in Trim on day shift.

Service will be Saturday, July 29, 1:00 p.m., at Unity Baptist Church, 1701 N. Nebraska Avenue, OKC, with burial at Trice Hill Cemetery, 5101 N. Coltrane Road, OKC.  Visitation is Friday, July 28, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m., at Temple & Son Funeral Home, 2801 N. Kelley Avenue, OKC, 427-8321.

I would like to inform everyone that the current lifetime pass to most national parks in the United States is $10.  This cost will increase to an annual fee of $20 on August 20; once you have purchased four $20 annual passes, you will receive a lifetime pass, or you can purchase a lifetime pass for $80.

To take advantage of the current $10 fee, you must go to the Bureau of Land Management, Five Partners Place, 201 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, telephone 405-579-7100.  They do not have the cards at this time, but you will receive a receipt for payment and the card will be mailed to you or you will be called to pick up.

Please note:  If you lose your card, you must pay the regular fee to replace.

For those in other states, contact your Bureau of Land Management for instructions on how you can purchase a lifetime pass before the August 20 deadline.

Bobby Riley
Co-Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

I received a phone call from an Aetna representative this morning who advised beginning July 31, all of our retirees will receive a phone call from an Aetna Representative regarding the Medicare Advantage Plan.  At this time there are no plans to hold a meeting in Oklahoma to explain this choice.

Bobby Riley
Vice Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

If you have signed up to participate in the bus trip to Tulsa in August, please contact me at your earliest convenience regarding payment and trip information update.  You can call me at 405-604-4848, or email tarranger1@aol.com.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Eunice Kennedy
Recording Secretary
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999 UAW

Many of you may have seen the obituary in The Oklahoman this weekend for Brother Ron Poloski. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, OH, under the direction of Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, OH.  Again, our thoughts and prayers are with Sister Karen Teters Poloski and the family.  In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be made to Catholic Charities.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Ron Poloski who passed away Thursday, July 6.  No information available on services at this time.

We have checked and there is no meeting scheduled in our area regarding the Medicare Advantage Plan. Please read the information received carefully and be sure you do not let the selection deadline pass.

Our Retiree Chapter meeting is next Tuesday evening, July 11, 7:00 p.m.  We will hold nomination and election of Chapter Chair.

Hope to see you at the meeting!

Bobby Riley
Acting Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter, Local 1999 UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Gary Thatcher who died Tuesday, July 4. Brother Thatcher was a pipefitter and served as Skilled Trades Coordinator for over 20 years.  Visitation is this evening, July 6, 4-8 p.m., at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 5005 S.E. 29th Street, Del City. Memorial service will be held Friday, July 7, 2:00 p.m., at Eastside Church of Christ, 916 South Douglas, Midwest City, OK, under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home.

You may have received information from the Medical Benefit Trust regarding the Medicare Advantage Plan.  There is a deadline to opt out of this selection.  I have contacted the Medical Benefit Trust and been advised they will know by July 3 if and where any meetings regarding this option will be held.

We will keep you advaised.

Bobby Riley
Acting Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter Local 1999 UAW

Kathy Geter, our UAW Retiree Benefit Representative, will attend our May 9 Chapter meeting.  If you have benefit questions, this would be a good meeting to attend!

The service for Brother Mike Hadlock will be Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m., at John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home, 120 South Broadway, Moore, OK.  Viewing will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, amd 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 21.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Brother Mike Hadlock, chairman of our Retiree Chapter.  Mike died at home this morning.  We will provide details as the same become available.  Please keep Helen and the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Brother Woody Carter and family on the death of our Sister Doris Carter on Tuesday, February 14.  Many will remember Doris in the early days as committeeperson on first shift, and later as Joint Activities Representative.

Service for Doris will be tomorrow, Friday, February 17, 10:00 a.m., at Eisenhour Funeral Home, 2500 North Council Avenue (Hwy 76), Blanchard, OK, 485-3311.

We are gathering information on the possibility of a charter bus trip to Branson, MO, next November (probably the week following Thanksgiving, 3-4 day trip).  The package will probably include tickets to the Dixie Stampede (dinner and show), and the Show Boat (dinner).

In order to make plans, we have to start early and need to know if there is enough interest in participating.  We had some members sign up at our December meeting, but ask that if you are interested, please attend our January meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 7:00 p.m., AFGE Local 916, 7125 South Air Depot Boulevard.  After we know how many are interested, I can talk with the charter people to develop an itinerary and a price per individual.  Hope to see you in January!

Bobby Riley
Vice Chairman
Retired Worker Chapter of Local 1999, UAW

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Sister Diane Lynn Myers who died September 24, 2016.  Sister Myers went to work at the plant when it first opened and retired from Wentzville in 2009.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, at the Lynlee Mae Chapel, 507 E. Main Street, Moore, OK, under the direction of John Ireland Funeral Home.

We announced the death of Brother Melvin Rickard at our September meeting, and our sincere condolences are extended to his family.  A memorial service for Brother Rickard will be held this Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m., at Heavenly Heights Baptist Church, 3600 S.E. 89th Street, Oklahoma City.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Sister Pamela Allen who died earlier this week while awaiting a liver transplant.  Pam served a term as Guide on our Executive Board, and was a very active member of the Local 1999 CAP Committee.

Visitation will be held today, August 26, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Primrose Funeral Service, 1109 North Porter, Norman.  Her service is tomorrow, 11:00 a.m., at Primrose.

A celebration of the life of Brother Michial "Mike" Morford, who died June 19, will be held Friday, July 8, 10:00 a.m., at Resthaven Funeral Home, S.W. 104th & Walker, Oklahoma City.  Our sincere sympathy is extended to Brother Mike's family.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Gerold (Jerry) Lee Harrell, who died Monday, May 16.  Funeral service will be held today, May 19, 10:00 a.m., at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Luther Cemetery, Luther, OK.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Sister Marcia Barber who died Monday, May 16, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, from a short battle with cancer.  Marcia served as JOBS Bank Monitor at the OKC plant before transferring to Ft. Wayne where she was a Benefit Representative.  Service will be held Tuesday, May 24, 11:30 a.m., at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory in Anderson Indiana.  To view obituary, go to http://www.loosefuneralhomes.com/m/obituaries/Marcia-Barber/MemorialEvents.

We have learned that Sister Patsy Payne is currently in Baptist Hospital in very serious condition with septic shock.  She is on a ventilator.  Please keep Sister Payne and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Jim Fields who died Monday, April 25.  Service for Brother Fields is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 1:00 p.m., at John Ireland Funeral Home, 120 South Broadway, Moore.  Viewing is today until 9:00 p.m.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Brother David McCurdy and family on the death of his wife, Sister Virginia Sue McCurdy.  Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 11:30 a.m., at Moore Funeral & Cremation, 400 S.E. 19th Street, Moore, OK.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Brother Kenny Steelman and his family on the death of his son, Kendale (Shane) Steelman, 25, February 23.  Service was held Monday, February 29.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Michael J. "Mike" Fruit who died Tuesday, October 13, 2015.  A memorial service will be held Friday, October 16, 2:00 p.m., at the lYnlee Mae Chapel & Event Center, 507 E. Main Street, Moore, OK, under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home.

AFGE Local 916 has completed its purchase of the UAW Local 1999 union hall!  They will be making some much needed repairs prior to moving, but eventually our Retiree Chapter meetings will be held in our old Union Hall!

Linda Smith