Jack Augusta Ditto

Jackie Augusta Ditto, better known as Jack, passed from this life on Friday, September 4, 2015, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 84 years of age.

Jackie was born August 29, 1931, in Osage, Oklahoma. He was the son of Archie Burl C. and Faye (Dampf) Ditto. Jack was raised and educated in Osage where he later graduated with the class of 1949. During his time in high school Jack was a member of the basketball team and served as the team captain. Soon after high school, Jack began working for Katy Railroad and operated the telegraph system. On his birthday, joined the National Guard and was soon drafted into the service of his country on September 1, 1950. During Jack’s time in the Army, he was stationed in Korea serving on the front lines as well as operating the telegraph system. Jack was honorably discharged on July 14, 1952. During this time, he received the following decorations: Japan Army Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Sharp Shooter Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.

Following his discharge, Jack returned to the Osage area and was united in marriage to the love of his life Dorothy L. Grimes on August 14, 1952. While working and going to college, the couple established their initial home in Oklahoma City. May 26, 1960, Jack received his BS in Business Education with a minor in Economics from Central State University. Jack gained employment with Armerada Oil. Several years later, Jack accepted employment with Shell Oil Company. During his tenure with Shell, Jack and his family has resided in Georgia, Virginia, Tulsa and Houston. The majority of his time was spent between Tulsa and Houston. Jack worked as a finance manager for Shell and retired in 1993, after over 31 years. At that time, Jack and Dorothy returned to Cleveland and purchased their current home.

Jack was a very giving person. He donated many hours to numerous organizations including CASA, Meals on Wheels, Welcome Baby Program, Stop Smoking Clinics, Adopt-a-Highway, and established the first Seventh-day Adventist Church in his dad’s barber shop. Jack was a board member of the Operation Round Up at the Indian Electric Co-op for many years as well as a CASA advocate. Jack was the head elder of the Cleveland Seventh-day Adventist church. His hobbies included fishing, traveling, jogging and walking. It was not uncommon for Jack to walk to town from his home for things instead of taking a drive. Things that meant the most to Jack were his wife, children and grandchildren who meant the world to him.

Survivors are his wife Dorothy of the home, three children Jacqueline Meek of McKinney, Texas, Kimberly Ann Bokovoy and her husband James of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Jason Ditto and his wife Susie of Bixby, Oklahoma; two sisters Carol Upshaw of Cleveland, Oklahoma, Lola Norton of Cleveland, Oklahoma; five grandchildren Alexandria Meek, Avery Bokovoy, Jaxson Meek, James Reid Bokovoy, and Tyler Ditto as well as a host of other relatives and friends that will mourn his passing. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Ditto and brother J.D. Ditto.

Services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM in the Woodland Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be 4:00 PM at Adventist Fellowship church. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Jack to Tulsa Adventist Academy at 900 S. New Haven Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112, 918-834-1107. Please specify for the: Jack Ditto Scholarship Fund or CASA of Pawnee County at 500 Harrison Room 100 Pawnee, Oklahoma 74058 in honor of Jack Ditto. Friends may share a memory with the family online at www.chapman-black.com.