Harmon Dale "Dave" Wall

October 20, 1927 - February 11, 2016

Born October 20, 1927 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and departed this life February 11, 2016 in his home at Grand Lake, Oklahoma at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents Pat D. and Bethel Wall of Willow, Oklahoma and stepbrother Charles Icke. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Beverly and their pet KC of their home in Langley, Oklahoma, daughter Linda Wall, Austin, Texas, sons Patrick Wall, Brooklyn, New York, Bill and Desia Robertson, New Orleans, Louisiana, Keith and Donna Smith, San Antonio, Texas, Craig and Kitty Smith, Derby, Kansas. Granddaughters Kosima and Doug Ketchum, Alvarado, Texas, Lauren Smith, San Antonio, Texas, Elizabeth Smith, San Antonio, Texas, Sarah Smith, San Antonio, Texas, Olivia Smith, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Ainsley Smith, Derby, Kansas, Tiffany and Dave Rolf, New York, New York. Grandson Ryan and Rochelle Robertson, San Diego, California. Great grandson, Jackson Minton, Austin, Texas and Hamilton Rolfe, New York, New York. Great granddaughters Myla Rolfe, New York, New York and Durran Robertson , San Diego, California. Dave served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Raby Destroyer Escort as a Quarter Master and it was in the Navy he acquired the name “Dave” by his commanding officer. After serving his tour of duty, he began a career with SE Bell Company in San Diego, California and worked as a lineman. His Managerial and leadership skills were quickly recognized and was promoted to manager and reassigned to Tulsa, Oklahoma. After many years in the corporate world, Dave became an entrepreneur owning a plane leasing company, owning and operating two Tulsa cafés and the first Goldie’s in Tulsa. He then built and operated Shadow Mountain Inn, a premier steakhouse in Tulsa where he became a self-taught chef. He could cook the perfect steak and the most delicious chicken fingers. It was during this time he began traveling to Grand Lake, Oklahoma and quickly knew this is where he wanted to live the rest of his life. After moving to Grand Lake, he became a contractor building residential areas, tennis courts, commercial businesses and Cedar Port Marina. He owned and operated two grocery stores, in Ketchum, and Langley, Oklahoma. He built and operated the Security Center (a residential and commercial alarm company) until he retired in the late 90’s. He was the Mayor of Langley, Ok and also served as a judge. There is a street named after him in Disney, Ok and a monument recognizing him at the entrance of the Langley Public Building. His contributions to the growth and development in the Grand Lake area are a tribute to his business successes. Dave was a midget car racer, a skilled pilot, an avid champion golfer, an excellent bridge and poker player and an enthusiastic Oklahoma University Boomer Sooner football fan. When granddaughter Olivia chose to attend OSU, Dave bought a “house divided” OU/OSU flag for our home. He enjoyed traveling, boating on Grand Lake, fine dining, spending time with family and friends , listening to country music, visiting with neighbors, watching westerns and CNBC Squawk Box, He was proud to be an American and wholeheartedly supported “Wounded Warriors”. A more generous man would be hard to find as Dave helped many friends and family members throughout his lifetime. He will be remembered for his loving generosity and his wonderful sense of humor. He was my Hero, my friend, my husband and partner and the “love of my life”. . It was a privilege and honor to have known Dave Wall and shared 30 years with him. During the past six years, Hospice in Langley, Oklahoma has provided excellent nursing and spiritual care and support to Dave and our family. Our sincere thanks to his RN Paige Cupp, health aide, Denesa Dry, Pastor Dave, Director Katy Mouse and RN Lisa, Amanda and Crystal. We also want to thank our family and host of friends for their love and continued support. Visitation for Dave will be Friday, 2-8, at People’s Cooperative Funeral Home in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, with Graveside Services scheduled for Saturday, 4:00p.m. at Willow Cemetery in Willow, Oklahoma. Arrangements are entrusted to People’s Cooperative Funeral Home and on-line condolences can be made by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com A "Celebration of life" Honoring Harmon "Dave" Wall Please join us in honoring the life of Dave Wall June 25, 2016 at 4:00 P.M South Grand Lake Christian Church on Hwy 82 and East 350 Road Langley, Oklahoma