Chester Kidd, Bowler, is Dead

Chester Kidd, Veteran Bowler, died Wednesday at home. He was 82. Kidd of 4414 E. 47th Pl. was a regular at the Rose Bowl and Sheridan Lanes until last October. A bowler since 1919 Kidd was a member of The Old Timers league. When Kidd started bowling at 17, wooden bowling balls were used. Kidd moved to Tulsa in 1924 and picked up bowling at the SW Recreation Center downtown. He posted his highest series there with 734 in a sweepstakes match connected with the state men's tournament. Kidd was an employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co, retiring in 1963 after 45 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

He is survived by his daughter Barbara Sharp of Tulsa, his sons, Donald Kidd of Denver, CO and Harold Kidd of Tulsa, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Whisenhunt Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity.

Katherine M. Kidd, 76, 1231 S. Columbia Pl., passed away Wednesday.

Survived by husband Chester, sons Harold Tulsa, Donald Anchorage, AK, daughter Mrs. Barbara Sharp Tulsa, 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Rosary 7:30 pm Thursday Tulsa Whisenhunt Chapel 2211 E. 6th. Mass 10 am Friday, St. Francis Savier Catholic Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may contribute to their favorite Charity. Tulsa Whisenhunt 932-2351.

Transcribed and submitted by Margaret Gagliardi, January 2009.