Joe C. McFadden

Joe C McFadden was born in Ponca City, OK. He loved Ponca so much that he has subscribed to the Ponca City News for years. He had fond memories of mowing city parks and sweeping the jail after getting into some mischief. His father was Chief of Police. Joe attended Tonkawa Junior College and OSU before entering the US Army. After his Army service Joe enrolled at Central State College where he earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees. He had been so impressed with one of his history teachers that he became a history teacher: first American History and then many years teaching OK History and Civics at Western Oaks Jr. High. Joe had met, fell in love with, and married Helen Price of Bartlesville in 1968. They joined Calvin Presbyterian Church (members there 47 years until it closed) where they sang in the choir, Joe mowed the big grounds, taught Adult Sunday School or whatever needed doing. After marrying 52 years ago they moved to Bethany. Joe loved teaching, whether Ninth graders or adults in Sunday school or History at the Warr Acres Senior Center or other Senior Centers. He loved the preparation, presentation,and discussion with his students. He loved to visit with people and was comfortable talking with strangers. After retiring Joe worked as a volunteer at Deaconess Hospital and delivered Mobile Meals. Around children he was often silly. Joe was frustrated as his body limited him from being very active at his churches, so he became the Water Guy at several VBSs which allowed him to interact with the children casually while seated. After Calvin Church closed, Joe and Helen joined Putnam City United Methodist Church where they made more friends. Joe died peacefully in his sleep at home on August 18. His family is sad because he will be missed but glad that he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior following several years of deterioration ending up totally helpless. Joe’s family thanks the caring staff of Integris Hospice which helped greatly in Joe’s last weeks. Joe is survived by his wife, Helen, son Scott of Edmond, daughter Kim Clark and husband Rob of Austin,TX, grandchildren Hannah and Kendall, sister-in-law Gerry McFadden of Ponca City, and John and Gerry’s children and family and sister-in-law, Patsy Price, of Calgary, AB, Canada. He leaves many friends.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Putnam City United Methodist Church. Masks and social distancing will be required at the Memorial Service.

A livestream of the service can be seen at www.pcumchurch.org. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan on attending in person. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.