Oklahoman Archives
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
December 24, 1925, pg 16

Gladys (Wells) Bouska

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother left us on May 1, 2006 to "go home" to be with her Lord. Gladys was affectionately known as "Baby" by her husband; "Gran" by her grandchildren; and in recent months, "Sunshine" by those caring for her. Gladys was born January 19, 1921 in Whitney, TX. Her parents then moved to Cordell, OK where she and her 11 brothers and sisters grew up on a farm. She was always a hard worker and began her successful career in real estate in 1960 and continued for 35 years. She received many accolades and awards for her achievements. Providing for her family was most important but she always found time to work in her garden. She was a charter member of the Redbud Gardens Club for 57 years, together with many cherished friends. They were responsible for planting 500 Redbud trees in Midwest City. Gladys was a member of First Baptist Church in Midwest City.

She married her sweetheart, Don Bouska in 1987 and they resided in Oklahoma City for many years until 1999 when the tornado took their home. Gladys lived her last years with Don in N.W. OKC. She most enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Don, 2 sons, 1 daughter: Richard Wells and wife Donna, Reggie Wells and wife Vicki, and Beverly Young and husband Jim. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a stepson, Brendon and wife Karen, and their 2 children; her sister, Vida Prather; and her brother, Presley Jones. We love and miss you - We've really lost our "best friend".

Burial Resurrection Cemetery 

Donald Lee Bouska Sr.
3 Aug 1932 - 13 Aug 2020

Burial Gracelawn Cemetery

Sept. 2, 2023
Donald Lee Bouska Sr. passed peacefully Thursday, August 13th, at the age of 88 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents Joe and Ella Bouska, Gladys Bouska, Erma Demeter, and daughter/son-in-law Deborah and Mike Huelett. He is survived by his 2 sons, Don Bouska Jr. (wife Debra) and Brendon Bouska (wife Karen), his 4 grandchildren: Jeremy Bouska, Andrea Jackson, Taylor and Evan Sprayberry, Brian Bouska, great grand-child Camden Bouska, Mona Freeman (mother and grand-mother), along with many close friends.
Don had a long career as a Masonry Contractor. He received a 50 year Construc-tion Industry Service Award from the Oklahoma City Home Builders Association serving the greater Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. He enjoyed life to the fullest with family and friends before and after retirement. He loved watching Thunder Basketball and OU Football with the neighborhood "backyard crew". Don will be remembered as someone who would always offer a helping hand, warm home gatherings, and great friend-ship. He will be truly missed by all residing in the hearts of those who knew him.
Services will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.
Published by Oklahoman on Aug. 18, 2020.

Sept. 7, 2023
Showing in the 1940 census in the home ofJoe and Ella and him being born in Oklahoma.
Contributor Geraldine Pfeiffer