Don O’Steen

Don Michael O’Steen, age 69 and a long-time resident of the Seminole county area, passed away at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City.  He passed away from this life as a hero for one last time while saving his granddaughter during a tragic accident at his home.

A memorial graveside service with military honors is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 11th (Veteran’s Day) at Foster Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Rev. Ed Bray and Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and Jerome Snider is the vocalist.

Don was born September 6, 1950 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Harold Chester O’Steen and Wanda Juanita (Colson) O’Steen.  

He proudly served in the U.S. Army, and was wounded in Vietnam in the early 1970’s.  He received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Marksmanship Medal, two Bronze Star Medals, and the Purple Heart Medal.

Don married Anita Kay Shirley, and they were blessed with five children.    

He is survived by his wife, Anita O’Steen of Maud, Oklahoma; his mother, Wanda O’Steen of Enos, Oklahoma; three sons, Kelby Moore and fiancé, Delila Loftis of Maud, Rick Moore and wife, Jamie of Norman, Oklahoma, and Brendon O’Steen and wife, Ashtin of Bowlegs, Oklahoma; two daughters, Carla Fincher and husband, Derek of Ringling, Oklahoma, and Christi Wilkinson and husband, Gerald of Ravia, Oklahoma; two brothers, Harold Chester O’Steen , Jr. Of Lebonnan, Oklahoma, and Tommy O’Steen and wife, Joyce of Marrietta, Oklahoma; one sister, Kathy (O’Steen) Lott and husband, Rick of Enos, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Chance, Chelsea, Taylor, Coltin, Kysen, Rebel, Karley, Tyren, Baron, and Paetyn; and three great grandchildren, Slade Nallen Wilkinson, Axel Don Wright, and Skyler Price.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Chester O’Steen; grandson, Ricky Don Moore, III; and one sister-in-law, Laverne O’Steen.