Oran Vannatta

O.W. Van VanNatta was born February 25, 1913 in Bell Co. Married Edna Pearl in 1948 in Midland. Later moving to Odessa, Texas where he made a home for his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Pearl.

Survived by his children: Joe VanNatta wife Lisa, Jerri Hawley husband Brad, Julia VanNatta, Gloria Murray Husband Don, Wayne VanNatta wife Faye, grandchildren: Ashley VanNatta, Amanda Partida, Benjamin Hawley, Steven Hawley, Randy Colvin, Christy Henry, Carmen VanNatta, and several great grand children. Brothers Marvin, JT VanNatta and sister Bobbie Jean. Many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Van was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ector County Sheriffs Posse, and the West Texas Trail Riders. He loved leading parades and helping with most all trail rides. Van learned horsemanship from his dad that allowed him to break, train and ride any horse.

Van was a world class checker player teaching his grandsons, Steven Ben every chance he got. If you dont like getting beat dont take the chance of playing with Van.

In fact he was the type that if he couldnt do something really well then he wouldnt quit till he reached perfection. This he passed on to Julia, Jerri, and Joe. Dancing was one of the passions that he loved and was exceptionally good. He never missed an opportunity to dance to a good song. The waltz being one of his many favorites.

He had a special love for fishing that he shared with Edna and the kids. Taking the boat and occasionally a trailer of horses they spent a lot of time on Lake Amistad. Edna and Van were soul mates in every sense of the word.

After Ednas passing, Van was never really the same. His family would like at this time to give a heart felt THANKS to his special friend, Suzy Brunner, for being there for him and helping us make his remaining days good ones.

O.W. VanNatta above all things was a dedicated and accomplished Odessa business man for six decades. His handshake was firm and when he started a business conversation he was focused and relentless.

Missed but not forgotten.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 6-7 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Dewey Blevins officiating. Internment with Masonic Honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Lee Lightfoot, Jack Henry, Ronnie Lewis, L.T. Pierce, Bubba Saulsbury, Jim Gourley, and Don Love.

The family request in Lieu of flowers donations be made to the Home Hospice of Big Spring.
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Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Service

Funeral Service

Sunset Memorial Chapel
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Thursday, May 29, 2008
10:00 A.M.

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762

Memorial Contributions

Hospice of Big SpringHa
111 E. 7th Ste. A
Big Spring, TX  79720