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5. WILLIAM("BILL") SOLOMON3 BAYOUTH, SR. (SOLOMON HABEEB2, HABEEB1 BAYOUD) was born Nov 16, 1910, and died Jan 29, 1983 in Tulsa, OK. He married JOSEPHINE("JODIE") ANDEEL Feb 23, 1946, daughter of NAJIB ANDEEL. She was born Dec 09, 1919 in Oilton, OK, and died Feb 1988 in Tulsa, Ok.

More About WILLIAM("BILL") SOLOMON BAYOUTH, SR.:
Burial: Feb 01, 1983, Collinsville, OK (Ridgelawn Cemetary)
Occupation: Owned "Bayouth's Dept. Store", Jenks, OK

More About JOSEPHINE("JODIE") ANDEEL:
Burial: Feb 26, 1988, Tulsa, OK (Calvary Cemetary)

More About WILLIAM("BILL") BAYOUTH and JOSEPHINE("JODIE") ANDEEL:
Marriage: Feb 23, 1946
     
Children of WILLIAM("BILL") BAYOUTH and JOSEPHINE("JODIE") ANDEEL are:
  i.   II SOLOMON("SOLLY") HABEEB4 BAYOUTH, b. Sep 16, 1948, Tulsa, OK.
24. ii.   II WILLIAM("BILLY") SOLOMON BAYOUTH II, b. Jul 18, 1950, Tulsa, Ok.


6. LOUISE ("LOU") HELEN3 BAYOUTH (SOLOMON HABEEB2, HABEEB1 BAYOUD) was born Feb 26, 1912 in Amorita, OK, and died Aug 10, 1987 in Tulsa , OK. She married (1) FRED ("FOZIE") J. ELKOURI Jun 14, 1936 in Wellington, TX. He was born Feb 20, 1901, and died Jul 11, 1944 in Tulsa, OK. She married (2) WILLIAM ("BILL") MERHIGE FARRIS Dec 15, 1945 in Tulsa, Ok (Boston Avenue Methodist Church), son of MERHIGE FARRIS(AYOUB) and WADIHA HAMMAM. He was born Dec 12, 1912 in Wilburton, OK, and died Nov 02, 2002 in Tulsa, OK.

Notes for LOUISE ("LOU") HELEN BAYOUTH:
(From "Southern Federation of Lebanese American Clubs Magazine", December, 1987)
"LOUISE BAYOUTH FARRIS: A LOVING TRIBUTE"
Louise H. (Bayouth) Farris, 75, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away suddenly on Monday, August 10. 1987. A Trisagion PrayerService was held Wednesday evening, August 12, 1987. St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church in Tulsa over-flowed as may friends and relatives came to show their love and respect during her funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 1987. The Rev. Fr. George Eber of Tulsa officiated and was assisted by Rev. Fr. Michael Keiser (formerly of Tulsa) who flew in from Florida after hearing of Louise's death. Interment was at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Farris was born Louise Helen Bayouth on February 26, 1912 to Sol H. Bayouth and Aliha Bayouth in Amorita, Oklahoma. When Louise was 12 her mother, Aliha, died suddenly of a brain hemmorhage. Shortly after her mother's death, her father returned to Lebanon for two years with Louise and his other children. Louise, who was the eldest daughter, was like a mother to her six brothers and sisters as she helped care for them. While in Lebanon, she became fluent in the Arabic language and learned the Lebanese heritage which she carried with her throughout her life. Her father, Sol, met and married Salwa Andeel Bayouth before leaving Lebanon and returning to Oklahoma. As Salwa was not fluent with English upon coming to this country, Louise continued to help with the raising of both her original 6 siblings plus 4 additional brothers and sisters who were later born to Sol and Salwa. Salwa and Louise became not only mother and daughter, but were like sisters and best friends throughout the years until Salwa passed away in 1984. Her father, Sol H. Bayouth of Collinsville, Oklahoma, was a well-known merchant and benefactor to may Lebanese and Non- Lebanese throughout the Southwestern United States until his untimely death as the result of an automobile accident in 1954.
As a young woman, Louise attended school in Collinsville, Oklahoma and was a member of The Order of Rainbow for Girls.
She married her husband, William M. Farris, in 1945 at which time she owned and operated Tulsa Grocery in Downtown Tulsa. By the eary 1950's, they owned Farris Grocery and Market which was a prominenet business in suburban Tulsa at that time. In the early 1960's, they also operated Lou's Laundry and Drycleaning in Tulsa as well as Farris Department Store in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Farris Grocery was their last business until it was closed in 1964. In 1965, Louise went to work for Kinney's Shoe Store in Tulsa's Southland Shopping Center. She was awarded trophies as the top salesperson of all Kinney's Shoe Stores in 1974 and 1977.
Louise was a very active member of St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church in Tulsa since it was founded. She served as treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary for 25 years. As a memorial, the family asked that friends contribute to the Louise Farris Memorial at St. Antony's Church.
Louise was a very active member of the Salaam Club of Tulsa. The success of the club and preserving the Lebanese heritage and traditions through future generations was very important to her. On the day of her death she was actively selling ads for the Convention Book for Baalbek Festival '87 which is the Labor Day Weekend Convention that the Salaam Club hosts in Tulsa every three years. As a tribute to her hard work and as an expression of love, the Salaam Club dedicated the Convention Book In Loving Memory of Louise H. Farris.
In addition to her husband, Louise is survived by : two daughters, Wadiha "Dee" (Mrs. Emile) Farhood of Houston, Texas and Marcia (Mrs. Amos) Wooten of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two sons, Merhige W. "Bill" Farris (and wife Lisa) of Wichita, Kansas and Dr. Donald J. Farris of Tulsa; five grandchildren, Tracy and E.J. Farhood of Houston, Texas, Monica and Christian Habeeb Wooten of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Matthew Merhige Farris of Wichita, Kansas; five brothers, Kay M. Bayouth of Collinsville, Okla., A.B. "Bus" Bayouth of Skiatook, Okla., Eddie J. Bayouth of Sapulpa, Okla., Emile S. Bayouth of Cleveland, Okla. and Tex Bayouth of Hominy. Okla.; four sisters, Inez Jones, Juanita Jorishie, JoAnn Naifeh, all of Tulsa, Okla., and Delores Sallee of Collinsville, Okla. Louise was preceded in death in 1983 by a brother, William S. Bayouth.
Although her death was a sudden loss to all who knew her, she had a very full life. She touched many. The lasting influence that Louise had on others is well summed up in the following inscription that has been placed at her grave site: "YOU ARE EVER A PART OF OUR LIVES; ALL THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER".

More About LOUISE ("LOU") HELEN BAYOUTH:
Burial: Aug 13, 1987, Collinsville, OK (Ridgelawn Cemetary)
Occupation (1): Owned "Tulsa Grocery" in early 1940's
Occupation (2): Owned "Farris Grocery & Market" in early 1950's in Tulsa
Occupation (3): Owned "Lou's Laundry" in late 1950's in Tulsa
Occupation (4): Owned "Farris Dept. Store" in early 1960's in Broken Arrow, OK
Occupation (5): Owned "Farris Grocery & Market" (#2) from 1963 to 1966 in Tulsa.
Occupation (6): Top Saleslady for "Kinney's Shoe Store" in 1970's
Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christian

More About FRED ("FOZIE") J. ELKOURI:
Burial: Tulsa, OK (Rose Hill Cemetary)

More About FRED ELKOURI and LOUISE BAYOUTH:
Death of one spouse: Abt. 1942, Fred of Heart Failure in Dental Chair
Marriage: Jun 14, 1936, Wellington, TX

Notes for WILLIAM ("BILL") MERHIGE FARRIS:
[Tulsa World (11/05/2002 Final Home Edition), Page A12 of Obituaries, Deaths]:
FARRIS -- William Merhige ("Bill"), 89, passed away peacefully November 2, 2002. Bill, a longtime Tulsa merchant, was one of 11 children. He was born on December 12, 1912 to Mr. and Mrs. Merhige Ayoub Farris of Oklahoma City. He worked in Oklahoma City in his early years for Steffen's Dairy, then later for American Railroad Express. He moved to Tulsa in 1945 and joined his new wife, Louise, in business. Their ventures through the years included Farris Grocery and Market, Lou's Laundry and Farris Department Store of Broken Arrow. Bill worked many years as a revenue inspector for the Oklahoma Tax Commission's Enforcement Division. He received several awards of appreciation from the State of Oklahoma for outstanding service prior to his retirement. In 1984 Governor George Nigh awarded him the title of "Ambassador of Goodwill" for the State of Oklahoma. His lifelong hobby was fishing. Bill was preceded in death by: his wife, Louise Bayouth Farris; brothers, Freddie, Edward, Emil and Victor; sisters, Jennie Rahal, Pauline Eddie and Victoria Monsour. He is survived by: brother, Bruce; sisters, Lorraine Solomon and Marquita Hilt. Bill had four children, Wadiha Margaret ("Dee") Farhood of Houston, TX, Marcia Lou Wooten of Tulsa, Merhige William ("Bill") Farris (and wife, Lisa) of Wichita, KS, and Dr. Donald J. Farris of Tulsa. He had 5 grandchildren, Tracy Lenae Farhood Sackllah (and husband, Jimmy), Emile Harry ("E.J.") Farhood Jr., Monica Michelle Wooten, Christian Habeeb ("B.B.") Wooten and Matthew Merhige Farris; 2 great-grandchildren, David Paul Sackllah and Alicia Jayde Wooten. Funeral service to be held at St. Anthony's Orthodox Christian Church, 2645 E. 6th Street, Tulsa, on Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville, OK. A memorial has been established at St. Anthony's Church. Service entrusted to Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 622-1155.




More About WILLIAM ("BILL") MERHIGE FARRIS:
Awarded: 1984, Title of "Ambassador of Goodwill" for the State of Oklahoma by Governor George Nigh of Oklahoma.
Burial: Nov 05, 2002, Collinsville, OK (Ridgelawn Cemetary)
Occupation (1): Worked for Steffen's Dairy in Oklahoma City, OK in late 1930's.
Occupation (2): Worked for American Railroad Express in Oklahoma City, OK in early 1940's.
Occupation (3): Owned "Farris Grocery & Market" in early 1950's in Tulsa
Occupation (4): Owned "Lou's Laundry" in late 1950's in Tulsa
Occupation (5): Owned "Farris Dept. Store" in early 1960's in Broken Arrow, OK
Occupation (6): Owned "Farris Grocery & Market" (#2) from 1963 to 1966 in Tulsa.
Occupation (7): Revenue Inspector for the Oklahoma Tax Commission's Enforcement Division from 1966 untill he retired at age 75 in 1987.
Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christian

More About WILLIAM FARRIS and LOUISE BAYOUTH:
Marriage: Dec 15, 1945, Tulsa, Ok (Boston Avenue Methodist Church)
     
Children of LOUISE BAYOUTH and WILLIAM FARRIS are:
25. i.   MARCIA LOU4 FARRIS, b. Oct 22, 1947, Tulsa, Ok.
26. ii.   MERHIGE("BILL") WILLIAM FARRIS, b. Sep 18, 1949, Tulsa, Ok.
  iii.   DONALD JAY FARRIS, b. Nov 07, 1950, Tulsa, OK (Hillcrest Hospital).
  More About DONALD JAY FARRIS:
Awarded: 1965, God & Country Award (Alpha Omega)(2nd Oklahoma Recipient from the Orthodox Christian Church and the Boy Scouts of America)
College Graduation: 1973, B.S. in Zoology (University of Tulsa)
Eagle Scout Award: 1967
Grad. School Graduation: 1974, M.S. in Natural Science (Oklahoma State University)
High School Graduation: 1969, Will Rogers High School (Tulsa, OK)(Selected "Boy of the Year" out of 777 classmates)
Honored: 1968, Brown University of Providence, RI Book Award for Scholastic Achievement in English Literature and Composition
Occupation: Doctor of Optometry
Professional Graduation: Dec 1977, Doctor of Optometry (University of Houston)
Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christian
Scholarships: University of Tulsa; Phillips University; Oklahoma State University; Cosmopolitan Club of Tulsa; Rotary Club of Tulsa



7. KALINE ("KAY")3 BAYOUTH (SOLOMON HABEEB2, HABEEB1 BAYOUD) was born Aug 16, 1913 in Aline, OK, and died Apr 25, 2006 in Collinsvile, OK. He married GLORIA BAYOUTH Jun 07, 1948, daughter of WADIA BAYOUTH and ADEEBA ANDEEL. She was born Oct 04, 1925 in Morris, OK, and died Oct 31, 2004 in Tulsa, OK.

Notes for KALINE ("KAY") BAYOUTH:
(Published in the Tulsa World on 4/26/2006.)
BAYOUTH -- Kaline M. (Kay) Sr., 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at his home in Collinsville, OK. Kay was a life-long resident of Collinsville and 1 of 12 children born to Collinsville pioneer, Solomon H. Bayouth. After the passing of his mother Aliha, he was raised by Solomon's second wife, Salwa Andeel Bayouth. Kay was born August 16, 1913, in Aline, OK. Kay married Gloria Bayouth on June 7, 1948. They made their home in Collinsville where they owned and operated the family business, Bayouth's Department Store from 1946. Kay was an active and founding member of St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church of Tulsa. Kay attended Collinsville High School where he earned letters in football, basketball and track. He joined the 45th Army division in February 1941, and served his country (along with 4 of his brothers) during World War II, until July 1945. He took part in three amphibious landings - in Sicily, Salerno and Anzio in Italy. Kay was twice cited for outstanding work as a forward observer in the Field Artillery and received 2 Purple Heart awards. Kay was highly active and involved in community affairs. He served as a board member of the American Exchange Bank in Collinsville, and served as Chairman of the Board for twelve of those years. Among his other Collinsville activities were memberships of the Masonic Lodge, a 32nd degree Mason where he received the 50 year member award of the Grand Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Club Division 15, and the Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Tulsa County Fair Board, was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, the American Red Cross, the Historical Society, the Akdar Shrine and the Honor Club of Rogers State College Foundation. He served 14 years on the Collinsville school board, was Treasurer on the Tri-County Fair Board for 34 years, a member of The Memorial Hospital board, a life member of the International Association of Business Men and was involved in the Future Farmers of America organization. The Collinsville Chamber of Commerce named him "Man of the Year" in 1979. Kay is preceded in death by: his wife, Gloria; brothers, William Bayouth and Jamil Bayouth; and sisters, Louise Farris, Juanita Jorishie and Inez Jones. He is survived by: 2 sons, Kay M. Bayouth Jr. (Snook) his wife, Stacy and grandson, Dylan Kaline of Collinsville. Douglas Bayouth of Tulsa and daughter, Phyllis Bayouth Ahlerich, her husband, Don and grandson, J. P. Bayouth Guffey of Tulsa. Also, brothers, A.B. (Bus) Bayouth of Skiatook, Eddie Bayouth of Sapulpa, Emile Bayouth of Cleveland, and Tex Bayouth of Hominy; sisters, Delores Bayouth Sallee of Collinsville, and JoAnn Bayouth Naifeh of Tulsa; he also leaves many in-laws, nieces, and nephews, godchildren and cousins who will miss him dearly. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to either St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church, 2645 East 6th St., Tulsa, OK 74104 or The Bayouth Family Educational Scholarship Fund, benefiting Collinsville High School Seniors. Send contributions to P.O. Box 550, Collinsville, OK 74021. Trisagion service will be 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church, 2645 East 6th St., Tulsa. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Saint Theresa's Catholic Church, Collinsville, with interment following at Ridgelawn Cemetery. A wonderful man has passed away. Kay was kind, generous, honest, loving, fair, sincere and humble. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. The grace and love with which he lived his life are examples for us all. He has enriched our lives, and we will love and remember him always. Collinsville Funeral Home, 371-2111. www.collinsvillefh.com


More About KALINE ("KAY") BAYOUTH:
Burial: Apr 27, 2006, Collinsvile, OK (Ridgelawn Cemetary)
Honored: With Numerous Metals & Awards for Bravery and Honorable Service to his Fellow Soldiers and the United States of America during World War II.
Military service: U.S. Army during World War II
Occupation: Owned "Bayouth's Dept. Store", Collinsville, OK
Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christian

Notes for GLORIA BAYOUTH:
[Tulsa World (11/02/2004 Final Home Edition), Page A10 of Obituaries, Deaths ]:
BAYOUTH -- Gloria, 79, passed away peacefully October 31, 2004. Gloria was a longtime resident of Collinsville, OK and 1 of 5 children. She was born on October 4, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. Wadia A. Bayouth in Morris, OK. She contributed to the World War II effort through her employment at Douglas Airplane Company in Tulsa, for which she received certificates of appreciation. She married Kay M. Bayouth on June 7, 1948 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tulsa. They made their home in Collinsville, where they owned and operated the family business, Bayouth's Department Store from 1946 to 1982. She was a member of The Eastern Star, The American Legion Auxiliary and The Home Representative Club of Collinsville. She was an active and founding member of St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church in Tulsa and was a charter member of St. Antony's Ladies Auxiliary. Gloria was an outgoing person who knew how to live life to its fullest. She was a gracious lady in every sense and was warm and loving to all. She generously supported many causes. She shared her kind spirit with all and her giving was without reservation. She found peace and purpose in life through her devout love of God, commitment to her family and community as well as her willingness to help others. She will be truly missed by those who were blessed to know her. Gloria was preceded in death by: her brother, Jack Bayouth; and sisters, Josephine Homsey and Helen "Buster" Evans Naifeh. She is survived by her husband, Kay M. Bayouth. Gloria is also survived by: 2 sons, Doug Bayouth of Tulsa and Kay Jr. "Snooks" Bayouth and wife, Stacy and grandson, Dylan Kaline of Collinsville; daughter, Phyllis Bayouth Ahlerich and husband, Don and grandson, J.P. Guffey of Tulsa; her brother, Dick Bayouth of Tulsa; as well as many in-laws, nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. A Trisagion Prayer Service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2004 at St. Antony's Orthodox Christian Church, 2645 E. 6th Street in Tulsa. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 1007 N. 19th in Collinsville, OK. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Antony's Church in Tulsa. Collinsville Funeral Home, (918) 371-2111.




More About GLORIA BAYOUTH:
Burial: Nov 02, 2004, Collinsville, Ok (Ridgelawn Cemetery)
Co-owned: Bet. 1946 - 1982, Bayouth's Department Store in Collinsville, Ok
Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christian
Served: World War II effort working at Douglas Aircraft Company in Tulsa, Ok where she was awarded certificates of appreciation.

More About KALINE BAYOUTH and GLORIA BAYOUTH:
Marriage: Jun 07, 1948
     
Children of KALINE BAYOUTH and GLORIA BAYOUTH are:
27. i.   JR. KAY("SNOOK") M.4 BAYOUTH, b. Aug 17, 1949, Tulsa, OK.
28. ii.   PHYLLIS("POOLEE") BAYOUTH, b. Feb 18, 1953, Tulsa, OK.
  iii.   DOUGLAS KENT BAYOUTH, b. Mar 11, 1965, Tulsa, OK.
  More About DOUGLAS KENT BAYOUTH:
High School Graduation: May 19, 1983, Collinsville High School (Collinsville, OK)

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