Jack D Vardeman

Jack D Vardeman, beloved husband, father, friend and Poppy, was peacefully called home just after noon on March 31, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Stilwell, Oklahoma, on October 10, 1942, Jack served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1967, predominantly stationed in Germany, where he earned Top Secret Crypto Clearance. After his service, he lived in Mississippi, Texas and several locations within Oklahoma before settling in Bartlesville for the remainder of his life. Jack met his lovely wife, Katy, while they both attended Stilwell High School. They were married on December 29, 1963, shortly before he was deployed by the Army. They spent the next 60 years together. Their son, Eric, was born in 1970, and their daughter, Charla, was born in 1976. After his stint in the Army, he enrolled at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, earning a degree in drafting and, eventually, opened and ran his own company, The Summit Group. He valued his unparalleled work ethic, something he passed down to his own family, who will surely pass it on for generations to come. There was nothing Jack wouldn’t do for the people around him and toiled hard to ensure he could answer the call when needed. With every fiber of his being, Jack loved Oklahoma football. A season-ticket holder for almost 20 years, he missed only a handful of home games and was never hesitant to share his experiences with his wife, children, grandchildren and too many friends to count. He saw many exciting moments, such as the Sooners’ 2000 national championship run, as well as the 2003 and 2004 national title games. He would be upset if this paragraph weren’t included. Jack Vardeman never knew a stranger. Whether at church, a football game, the post office, the gas station or anywhere else, you could count on him to find someone new to chat up and discover what they had in common. Whether intentionally or by accident, he taught us that loving one another is only a conversation away. Jack is preceded in death by his sisters, Beverly Goodwin and “Sissy” Vardeman; his brothers Tommy, George, Danny, and Kenneth “Buddy” Vardeman; his parents, Hiawatha and Harry Vardeman; and his great-granddaughter, Charlotte Susan Vardeman. Jack is survived by his wife, Katy Vardeman; their children, Eric Vardeman and his wife, Sherri, Charla Boroughs and her husband, Michael; his brothers, Robert Vardeman and his wife, Shirley, Joe Morgan Vardeman and his wife, Kim; his grandsons, Brady Vardeman and his wife, Rachel, and Lane Boroughs; and his granddaughters, Macy Vardeman and Lauren Boroughs. A memorial service will be held at Eastern Heights Baptist Church, 1331 Swan Dr., Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff of The Journey Home in Bartlesville for helping deliver Jack into his eternal rest with grace, love and support.

Jack D Vardeman

October 10, 1942 - March 31, 2024