The middle of nine children, Arnold Eugene O'Neil was born on September 5, 1918 in Rockland, Pennsylvania to Edna Vogus and Charles Alexander O'Neil. When he was 15 months old, he, his mother and 4 older siblings travelled via the rails along with a family friend and her 5 children to join their husbands in a great new oil adventure in the land of Oklahoma. Arnold was raised in Okmulgee, graduated from Okmulgee High School and attended Oklahoma University.
Arnold faithfully served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in World War II in the frigid Aleutian Islands of Alaska. After the Army, Arnold moved to Midland, Texas, where he worked as a land surveyor. It was in Midland that he met Dorothy Dean ("Dottie") Sain, a perky little brunette who worked at Shell Oil Co. They married in her hometown of Big Spring, Texas, on June 26, 1948, and began their life together in Midland. Their daughter Sharon Elizabeth was born there. Arnold continued his career in accounting and administration in the oil industry during the boom of the 1950's and until his retirement in 1984. Arnold was a man of great integrity, loved his wife and daughter immensely, and had a deep but quiet faith. Raised a Methodist, he eventually joined the Baptist church with Dorothy, and was joyfully baptized in the First Baptist Church of Midland in 1998 at the age of 80. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a charter member and Secretary for Masonic Lodge #1414 in Midland. He was an active Shriner, past president of the Westside Lions Club, and past president of the Partners' Sunday School Class at FBC. The unfailing love and faithfulness that defined this man were evidenced in the 30 years that he cared for Dorothy after she suffered a devastating stroke. Under his loving nurture they continued to enjoy many wonderful years together, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in June of this year.
Arnold and Dorothy moved from Midland to the Austin area in December of 2008 to be closer to their daughter, and both embraced the momentous change with gracious acceptance and anticipation of having their "little family" together again. Ever smiling, always ready with a kind word, and exhibiting his gentle good humor to the very end.
Arnold passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the age of 91. He is proudly survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Sharon Butler and her husband Daron of Cedar Park, Texas, and one granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Butler, of Burlington, Vermont, in whom he found great joy. His "baby sister," Catherine "Kate" Lynch of Nowata, Oklahoma, "baby brother," Laurence Marion "Pat" O'Neil of Edmond, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive Arnold. Going before him were his Mother and Father, and sisters and brothers, Joseph Andrew O'Neil, Donald Clarke O'Neil, Herbert Charles O'Neil, Esther Louise O'Neil Ward, Forrest Vogus O'Neil, and Marguerite Irene "Peggy" O'Neil Austin.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church in Austin. Interment was at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family requested donations in Arnold's memory to the First Baptist Church Midland or the Lighthouse Hospice at Altenheim in Round Rock. "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Go gently, Daddy, into the arms of your God.
From the Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 6, 2009
Arnold faithfully served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in World War II in the frigid Aleutian Islands of Alaska. After the Army, Arnold moved to Midland, Texas, where he worked as a land surveyor. It was in Midland that he met Dorothy Dean ("Dottie") Sain, a perky little brunette who worked at Shell Oil Co. They married in her hometown of Big Spring, Texas, on June 26, 1948, and began their life together in Midland. Their daughter Sharon Elizabeth was born there. Arnold continued his career in accounting and administration in the oil industry during the boom of the 1950's and until his retirement in 1984. Arnold was a man of great integrity, loved his wife and daughter immensely, and had a deep but quiet faith. Raised a Methodist, he eventually joined the Baptist church with Dorothy, and was joyfully baptized in the First Baptist Church of Midland in 1998 at the age of 80. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a charter member and Secretary for Masonic Lodge #1414 in Midland. He was an active Shriner, past president of the Westside Lions Club, and past president of the Partners' Sunday School Class at FBC. The unfailing love and faithfulness that defined this man were evidenced in the 30 years that he cared for Dorothy after she suffered a devastating stroke. Under his loving nurture they continued to enjoy many wonderful years together, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in June of this year.
Arnold and Dorothy moved from Midland to the Austin area in December of 2008 to be closer to their daughter, and both embraced the momentous change with gracious acceptance and anticipation of having their "little family" together again. Ever smiling, always ready with a kind word, and exhibiting his gentle good humor to the very end.
Arnold passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the age of 91. He is proudly survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Sharon Butler and her husband Daron of Cedar Park, Texas, and one granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Butler, of Burlington, Vermont, in whom he found great joy. His "baby sister," Catherine "Kate" Lynch of Nowata, Oklahoma, "baby brother," Laurence Marion "Pat" O'Neil of Edmond, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive Arnold. Going before him were his Mother and Father, and sisters and brothers, Joseph Andrew O'Neil, Donald Clarke O'Neil, Herbert Charles O'Neil, Esther Louise O'Neil Ward, Forrest Vogus O'Neil, and Marguerite Irene "Peggy" O'Neil Austin.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church in Austin. Interment was at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family requested donations in Arnold's memory to the First Baptist Church Midland or the Lighthouse Hospice at Altenheim in Round Rock. "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Go gently, Daddy, into the arms of your God.
From the Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 6, 2009
The middle of nine children, Arnold Eugene O'Neil was born on September 5, 1918 in Rockland, Pennsylvania to Edna Vogus and Charles Alexander O'Neil. When he was 15 months old, he, his mother and 4 older siblings travelled via the rails along with a family friend and her 5 children to join their husbands in a great new oil adventure in the land of Oklahoma. Arnold was raised in Okmulgee, graduated from Okmulgee High School and attended Oklahoma University.
Arnold faithfully served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in World War II in the frigid Aleutian Islands of Alaska. After the Army, Arnold moved to Midland, Texas, where he worked as a land surveyor. It was in Midland that he met Dorothy Dean ("Dottie") Sain, a perky little brunette who worked at Shell Oil Co. They married in her hometown of Big Spring, Texas, on June 26, 1948, and began their life together in Midland. Their daughter Sharon Elizabeth was born there. Arnold continued his career in accounting and administration in the oil industry during the boom of the 1950's and until his retirement in 1984. Arnold was a man of great integrity, loved his wife and daughter immensely, and had a deep but quiet faith. Raised a Methodist, he eventually joined the Baptist church with Dorothy, and was joyfully baptized in the First Baptist Church of Midland in 1998 at the age of 80. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a charter member and Secretary for Masonic Lodge #1414 in Midland. He was an active Shriner, past president of the Westside Lions Club, and past president of the Partners' Sunday School Class at FBC. The unfailing love and faithfulness that defined this man were evidenced in the 30 years that he cared for Dorothy after she suffered a devastating stroke. Under his loving nurture they continued to enjoy many wonderful years together, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in June of this year.
Arnold and Dorothy moved from Midland to the Austin area in December of 2008 to be closer to their daughter, and both embraced the momentous change with gracious acceptance and anticipation of having their "little family" together again. Ever smiling, always ready with a kind word, and exhibiting his gentle good humor to the very end.
Arnold passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the age of 91. He is proudly survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Sharon Butler and her husband Daron of Cedar Park, Texas, and one granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Butler, of Burlington, Vermont, in whom he found great joy. His "baby sister," Catherine "Kate" Lynch of Nowata, Oklahoma, "baby brother," Laurence Marion "Pat" O'Neil of Edmond, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive Arnold. Going before him were his Mother and Father, and sisters and brothers, Joseph Andrew O'Neil, Donald Clarke O'Neil, Herbert Charles O'Neil, Esther Louise O'Neil Ward, Forrest Vogus O'Neil, and Marguerite Irene "Peggy" O'Neil Austin.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church in Austin. Interment was at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family requested donations in Arnold's memory to the First Baptist Church Midland or the Lighthouse Hospice at Altenheim in Round Rock. "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Go gently, Daddy, into the arms of your God.
From the Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 6, 2009
Arnold faithfully served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in World War II in the frigid Aleutian Islands of Alaska. After the Army, Arnold moved to Midland, Texas, where he worked as a land surveyor. It was in Midland that he met Dorothy Dean ("Dottie") Sain, a perky little brunette who worked at Shell Oil Co. They married in her hometown of Big Spring, Texas, on June 26, 1948, and began their life together in Midland. Their daughter Sharon Elizabeth was born there. Arnold continued his career in accounting and administration in the oil industry during the boom of the 1950's and until his retirement in 1984. Arnold was a man of great integrity, loved his wife and daughter immensely, and had a deep but quiet faith. Raised a Methodist, he eventually joined the Baptist church with Dorothy, and was joyfully baptized in the First Baptist Church of Midland in 1998 at the age of 80. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a charter member and Secretary for Masonic Lodge #1414 in Midland. He was an active Shriner, past president of the Westside Lions Club, and past president of the Partners' Sunday School Class at FBC. The unfailing love and faithfulness that defined this man were evidenced in the 30 years that he cared for Dorothy after she suffered a devastating stroke. Under his loving nurture they continued to enjoy many wonderful years together, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in June of this year.
Arnold and Dorothy moved from Midland to the Austin area in December of 2008 to be closer to their daughter, and both embraced the momentous change with gracious acceptance and anticipation of having their "little family" together again. Ever smiling, always ready with a kind word, and exhibiting his gentle good humor to the very end.
Arnold passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the age of 91. He is proudly survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Sharon Butler and her husband Daron of Cedar Park, Texas, and one granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Butler, of Burlington, Vermont, in whom he found great joy. His "baby sister," Catherine "Kate" Lynch of Nowata, Oklahoma, "baby brother," Laurence Marion "Pat" O'Neil of Edmond, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive Arnold. Going before him were his Mother and Father, and sisters and brothers, Joseph Andrew O'Neil, Donald Clarke O'Neil, Herbert Charles O'Neil, Esther Louise O'Neil Ward, Forrest Vogus O'Neil, and Marguerite Irene "Peggy" O'Neil Austin.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Smith Chapel at Riverbend Church in Austin. Interment was at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family requested donations in Arnold's memory to the First Baptist Church Midland or the Lighthouse Hospice at Altenheim in Round Rock. "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Go gently, Daddy, into the arms of your God.
From the Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 6, 2009
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