Jean Rinker

Jean Rinker, Tryon, Oklahoma, resident, was born November 12, 1936, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, and departed this life February 17, 2017, in Tryon, at the age of 80 years. Jean was the daughter of Edgar Allen 'Jim' and Elizabeth Mertis (Faulconer) Caldwell. She married Carl Rinker, March 18, 1955, in Minco, Oklahoma. Jean worked in retail sales for many years, and was a seamstress. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, David; son-in-law, Calvin; sister, Betty; and brother, Steve. Survivors include, three daughters, Nancy Debrun of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Gail Marlow of Norman, Oklahoma, and Sherry Jones of Chandler, Oklahoma; two brothers, Paul Caldwell of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and John Caldwell of Tuttle; two sisters, Ruth Ann Carter of Chandler, Oklahoma, and Jo Bowling of Tuttle; grandchildren, Kevin, Joshua, Sean, Gary, Taylor, and Amanda, and seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Chandler, with Rev. Bruce Newby officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM, at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, Oklahoma, with Pastor Neil Davis officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler, Oklahoma.