Ernest “Roy” VanSchuyver passed away April 13, 2025. He was born Dec. 28, 1944 to A.H. and Isabella (Hulse) VanSchuyver in Purcell, OK. Roy graduated from Wanette High School. He married Lawana “Sue” Henderson on Sept. 2, 1993 in Wanette, OK. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1968. He worked for many years for the City of Wanette as the water works operator and as the boiler operator for Griffin Memorial Hospital. Roy also pumped oil wells for years. Along with his wife, Sue, they cared for Wanette Cemetery for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son, David VanSchuyver; his parents, A.H. and Isabella VanSchuyver.
Those left to cherish is memory are his wife, Sue VanSchuyver of the home; daughters, Brenda and David Wallace of Wanette, OK, Sharon Booze of Wanette, OK, Kim Munse and Stephanie; four grandchildren, Dustin Atchley of Wanette, OK, Ryan Atchley of Wanette, OK, Brandy Litson of Wanette, OK and Sally Holt of Purcell, OK; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews; and other extended family and friends.
Service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025 at Wanette First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Wanette Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
