He owned his construction company, Custom Homes by Oscar, and later a building specialty store, Builders Products, prior to his retirement in 1985. Oscar was a patient, loving father who enjoyed the company of family and friends. Always available to help, he happily and unselfishly shared the construction skills he learned over the years with anyone who needed assistance. Oscar was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Heights VFW, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian, in 1994, three brothers, Arnold, Gilman and Roy, four sisters, Mabel, Lelia, Signa and Evelyn, and his parents.
Cremation is planned.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at the Smith Downtown Chapel with private inurnment at Terrace Gardens Cemetery at a later date. Smith Downtown Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, in the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church. Interment with military honors will follow at 4 p.m. in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is in charge.