Brennan Stockman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

All who knew him would agree that Brennan Stockman was an incredible man with a loving, gentle and kind nature. He was a hard-working husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Always ready with a hug and a quiet laugh, he is now in heaven, November 16, 2018, rejoicing with his wife, Norma, who preceded him in December of 2012 after 65 years of marriage. Born February 5, 1924, in Brown County, Texas, he grew up in the Jacksboro area. He joined the army immediately after graduating from high school and soon found himself enroute to the Philippines as part of the World War II effort. He served admirably and honorably. After his discharge, he met Norma Jean Sturm at the VA hospital in Muskogee while she was part of a group performing there. They were married on April 4, 1947. Brennan attended college on the VA bill, holding several different positions to support his family during this time. Moving to Bartlesville in 1954, he worked for Millstead Van Lines. After leaving there, he and Norma established Big Four Moving. After selling that, they began doing estates sales as “Estate Sales by Norma.” Many in the Bartlesville area were devoted to their sales and followed them to every sale, often stopping by several times during the sale days just to visit. Brennan could often be found with a group of guys in the garage, just hanging out while their wives chatted away with Norma inside. When Norma became too ill to continue the sales, Brennan became her full-time caregiver until her passing. But now both are celebrating and are together again in heaven. Because he was not able to travel as a child, he and Norma had a goal to see that their kids saw the U.S. He and Norma took yearly vacations, traveling to both coasts, Canada and Mexico. They were hard workers and knew how to travel “on a dime.” Their kids still talk about those “Spam sandwich vacations”! Brennan is survived by two children: David Stockman (and his wife Karen) of Columbia, Missouri; Kay Mains (and her husband David) of Tulsa. He also leaves behind five grandchildren: Jeff Mains of Plano, Texas; Patricia Bounds of Bellville, Illinois; Cindy Ivey of Forest Lake, Minnesota; Michael Stockman of Edmond, Oklahoma; and Julie Likins of Tulsa; along with 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Brennan left an amazing legacy, from tenacity to hard work, to family coming first, to hot dogs and chili on Christmas Eve. He treated his dogs like children and his family like treasure. Brennan was so proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grands. His sweet spirit and appreciation for those around him was exhibited until the day of his death. He appreciated all the “little things” that so many take for granted. He would say “thank you,” “I appreciate you” and “We love you” (always including Norma in this greeting!) Graveside services will be at Green Hill Cemetery, 1500 N. York St. in Muskogee on Wednesday, November 21, at 1:30 pm. Arrangements are being handled by Davis Family Funeral Home - Walker Brown Chapel. Because of his love of animals, please make a donation to the Animal Rescue Foundation of Bartlesville in lieu of flowers. Brennan would love to know that some dogs are being rescued in his name and are finding new homes with owners who will love them like he loved his Mazie.

Brennan Stockman

February 5, 1924 - November 16, 2018