Richard Mclaren

A memorial service for Richard A. McLaren age 81 of Hunter, OK will be 10 am Monday at the United Methodist Church in Hunter, OK with Rev. Linda Pope officiating. Burial will be in the Covington Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. His request was to be cremated. Viewing will be Saturday from 5-9pm and Sunday from 8am-9pm.

He was born January 21, 1932 near Covington, OK to Amos and Susan (Perrin) McLaren and passed away in the Integris Bass Baptist Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2013 after a brief illness.

Richard grew up and attended Covington Schools. He entered the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. Richard married Lavina Staples June 15, 1952 in Covington, OK.

He moved to Illinois where he worked as a Safety Inspector at Laclede Steel Company for 27 years retiring in 1982. He moved back to Oklahoma in 2010.

He was a member of United Methodist Church in Hunter.

Richard is survived by his wife Lavina of the home, two daughters Sue Ann Shores of South Roxana, IL and Linda Davis of Hunter, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, one sister JoAnn Kimmell of Ponca City, OK and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Diana Skaggs, two brothers, and a sister.

Richard loved to walk and pick up things to beautify the country side.

Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com