David Gene Dirickson

David Gene Dirickson

July 3, 1943 – March 12, 2024

David, 80, was born in Oologah, Oklahoma on July 3, 1943 to Gussie Lorene Brazeal Dirickson and Clabe Merit "Pete" Dirickson. He passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Tulsa. He is survived by his wife Beverly Ann Tolley Dirickson of the home; son David Neil Dirickson and his wife Kay (Petrik) Dirickson of Tulsa; sister Norma Clanton of California; brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Audrey Dirickson of Janesville California; sister and brother-in-law Sharon and Greg Dunn of Owasso; sister and brother-in-law Shelia and Jerry McMillan of Talala; brother and sister-in-law Danny and Donna Dirickson of Oologah. He has many nieces and nephews that he held close to his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dennis and Richard.

Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. The family will be present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Discovery Bible Fellowship with Rev. Rick Brinkley officiating. Interment will follow at the Ridgelawn Cemetery.

David graduated from Oologah High School in 1961 and enlisted in the Army. In the Army he learned his trade of dental lab technician. After his tour of duty ended, he returned to his home state where he met and married the love of his life. He opened his first dental lab in Tulsa in 1968 and continued to work in the industry until his retirement in 2018. During his career he employed and trained many lab technicians (including many family members), providing them with a permanent career path.

In addition to running a successful dental lab, David farmed 80 acres just north of Collinsville and enjoyed rebuilding classic cars. He loved family gatherings, listening with joy to the musical jam sessions that often occurred.

Post-retirement, David enjoyed a slower lifestyle with Beverly. He loved going to Neil’s gigs around town, as well as watching Gunsmoke from the comfort of his favorite chair.