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     Evelyn Jeanne Charboneau was born on November 18, 1918 in Saint Louis County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Leroy Leonard Charboneau and Lulu Alvin Davis. Evelyn Jeanne Charboneau was graduated in 1937 from in Beaumont High School, St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Evelyn married Lee Oscar Teague, son of Arthur Ross Teague and Ruth Bee Walker, on August 21, 1945 in Saint Louis City, Missouri.² Evelyn died on May 6, 1999 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 80.³ She was buried in All Souls Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.⁴

     Ross Leonard Teague was born on October 18, 1946 in Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, USA.¹ He was the son of Lee Oscar Teague and Evelyn Jeanne Charboneau. Ross Leonard Teague was graduated in 1963 from in Northwest Classen High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Ross enlisted in the United States Marine Corps about 1965 and participated in the Vietnam Conflict. He was severly wounded after being ambushed by the enemy. Athough he was given the last rites just before being loaded on a transport airplane returning to the US, his tenacious spirit perservered.²
     Ross married Doris Jean Jernigan on December 24, 1969 in Nueces, Texas, USA.³ Ross Leonard Teague was employed by University Hospital and Clinic as a Technician in the Department of Orthopeadic Surgery on February 25, 1974.⁴ Ross was honored by friend and employees of The University Hospital and Clinic as the Employee of the Month."As far as the Orthopeadic Surgery Service is concerned, Ross Teague is the Hospital Employee of the Day, 365 days a year" according to Dr. Joseph A. Kopta, head of the UHC Department of Orthopeadic Surgery. "He has demonstrated strong initiative, creativity, loyalty, cooperation and excellence in performance."⁴ Ross died on February 25, 2012, at age 65and was interred in All Souls Episcopal Church Columbarium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.⁵

     Eric Alan "Rick" Teague was born on August 29, 1949 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.² He was the son of Lee Oscar Teague and Evelyn Jeanne Charboneau. Rick was graduated in 1967 from in Northwest Classen High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma.³ He drove a 1968 Pontiac GTO "muscle car" that he and his friends tinkered on repeatedly. The deep throated roar of the car was loud enough you could hear him coming a half-mile away.¹ Rick was graduated in 1971 from in Central State College, Edmond, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.³
     Rick married Rebecca Ruth Slade, daughter of James Lee Slade and Genevieve Lee Willett, on November 24, 1972 in First Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.⁴ Rick began work at Continental Federal Savings and Loan. Beginning in the mail room he rose to Loan Officer, Branch Manager and eventually Director of Student Loans.¹ He collected British racing cars with his prize possession a 1974 Triumph TR6 painted a deep metallic red with buttery soft tan leather interior. He kept it immaculately clean and entered it in several car shows, always leaving with a trophy or two.¹ In his youth, Rick loved to ski, it didn't matter if it was on snow or water. Multiple water ski trips were made each summer and a snow skiing trip or two to Colorado or New Mexico each winter.¹ Rick was active in the Edmond Rotary Club, serving as President, First and Second Vice President, Secretary and Chairman of many committees.³ Rick was elected President of the University of Central Oklahoma's Alumnae Foundation.¹ Eric Alan "Rick" Teague and Rebecca Ruth Slade were divorced in 1985 in Oklahoma.³ Rick became very ill early in 2023 and died on February 6, 2023 at age 73. Interment in All Souls Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.⁵ His obituary read as follows:

     

Eric Alan “Rick” Teague

On Monday, February 6, beloved father, uncle, grandfather, and friend Eric Alan “Rick” Teague passed away at 73 years old. He will be greatly missed.

Rick was born in Detroit, Michigan to Lee and Jeanne Teague and was the younger brother of Ross Teague. Lee’s career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation meant the family moved from Michigan to Virginia to Florida before settling in Oklahoma City. Rick graduated from Northwest Classen High School with the class of 1967.
Rick graduated from Central State College in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. His curiosity and creativity served him well through careers in finance, painting, and construction.
Those close to him will remember Rick as a prankster with a sly sense of humor who loved to have fun. He always had a joke at the ready and enjoyed making people laugh, even strangers.
Rick’s only daughter, Lauren, was his pride and joy. From music recitals to basketball games to marching band performances, he was one of her biggest cheerleaders. His smile on the day she married Tony may have only been eclipsed by his smile the day he met his granddaughter, Sylvie.
Rick was proud of his status as Great Uncle “Rickety” to Isabella Blevins, Porter Blevins, and Brix Blevins, as well as Hannah Carpenter, Shelby Dickson, and their families.
Rick loved spending time at the lake and as a young man could waterski until the boat ran out of gas. When not enjoying the lake, he spent many summers indulging in his love of motor sports. Rick collected sports cars over the years and his beloved 1974 TR-6 was recently restored. He spent many years enjoying air shows and he never missed a Formula One race.
Rick was preceded in death by his father Lee Oscar Teague, mother Evelyn Jeanne Charbonneau Teague, and brother Ross Leonard Teague. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Teague Collins, son-in-law Tony Collins, and granddaughter Sylvie June Collins, all of Tulsa; niece Tiffany Teague Weston, her husband Billy Weston, and their family of Shawnee; and niece Crystina Teague Blevins, her husband Wade Blevins, and their family of Shawnee.
Memorial Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 13, 2023 in the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.

Rememberances of “Eric Alan “Rick” Teague”

DENICE FUKSA
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Playing poker and laughing……that is my memory of this guy. The nicest


HAROLD RITTER
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Rick would always bring out the best in people. I enjoyed his joking and trying to keep Everett in-line at the shop when I would stop by the shop on Classen Blvd .
Rick always greeted you with a big smile and make you feel welcome every time.
I’m going to miss him but I will always cherish the Memories


EVERETT CROSLEY
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Rick and I have been good friends for over 50 years. I remember when he would come to my house and we would work on the GTO and then get to go for a test ride. We also had a good time working on his old Chevy truck at his house in Edmond. Rick could come out in a starched, white shirt and tie and work on something and never get dirty. I don’t know how he did it . Never did. I think we would spend so much time working together. He enjoyed working in the different shops with many different people. It was low pressure and he liked that and the many new friends he got to work with .he was always there for me whenever I needed help. One day he said I know I can’t work much anymore but I would like to just come with you and ride around in the truck, well Rick will be riding around in the truck together forever. Sounds like all we did is work, but it was much more than that. I could go on forever. Thanks for being a good friend, Everett.


Jan and Richard Pralle
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Rick was the nicest guy, always positive, friendly and kind. He will be greatly missed by his wide circle of friends. God bless you Rick and thanks for your friendship.
Jan and Richard Pralle


GREG DAVIS
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
When I was in the sixth grade my family moved to a house on 69th street across from Rick’s family. He and I grew up together and we were the best of friends. To know him was to know a sense of humor which was cerebral, extraordinary and wonderful. Before we could drive we spent hours walking the neighborhood, inventing stupid ideas and scenarios. When Rick got his driver’s license and his indestructible ’55 Oldsmobile we logged many miles of aimless driving and exploring. We soon experienced water skiing, lake trips, scuba diving and girls. We had seemingly endless fun and we both enjoyed it immensely. But then Rick and I went to different colleges and I moved to Colorado. I didn’t see him or talk to him as much as I wanted to but when I did his sense of
fun and humor was always there. I loved the guy and cherish his influence on my life. I’m so lucky to have known him and to have shared so many memories with him. I miss you Ricky but you still live in my mind and you’re as funny and happy as ever.


KEVIN & TRESA PURCELL
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Rick…you are missed.
Your wonderful long winded stories of adventures with friends, and loving tales of your parents and brother, your daughter, and especially the new beautiful granddaughter, and your nieces and their families he loved so much.
These shared stories of family and friends make us all feel like familfy too.
Rick was incredibly loyal to his family, and made life long friendships with many he met over the years.
God rest you Rick. We love you.
Tresa & Kevin.

YANIV
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
I met Rick many years ago through our mutual friend Everett. I had the pleasure of sharing my warehouse with them- they worked next door to my office and I spent many hours just hanging out with them, probably annoying them, but just enjoying their company.
Over the years I learned so many interesting stories from Rick but what always stood out – it wasn’t just someone telling repeat stories it was always something new and something interesting with his light sense of humor. Together Rick and Everett helped me on many projects and I was always happy to see them when they pulled in to the workshop.
After Rick found out his daughter was pregnant there was never a moment where he didn’t pull out his phone bursting with pride for her and his first born grandchild. He would show anyone and everyone the latest video and picture, it was so nice to see someone who was that proud.
Rick your smile will be missed around the warehouse that’s for sure.³