Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The Arroyo's had their Christmas in Keller a bit quietly, the grandkids were in Tulsa and the kids were there as well. Christmas Eve Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral with the Bishop Vann and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus at Midnight Mass. It was not until the 30th that we celebrated with the kids. The picture above was our Christmas yesterday.

More to come later....

J.

Phillip's Wish

Instead of flowers, several donated blankets to Phillip's Wish.

Memories from Ron

Thank you Ron for your memories. These three Photos help those along a bit.
This is Grandma Beio with Great Granddaughter Amiya Arroyo - daughter of Grandson Matthew Arroyo.
Grandma Beio with Grandson Michael Arroyo.
Recent High School Graduate, Shirley Anne McGrew.

Shirley McGrew Beio

I remember her big smile and her great sense of humor.

I remember her contagious laugh.

I remember how easily she was moved to tears at a sad story.

I remember her love for dogs.

I remember her tom-boyish ways.

I remember how proud I was that she was the first in the family to graduate from collage. Even beyond that to receive a Masters Degree. How she chose to live a life of serving others. Not only in the United States Army, but to help those with mental problems.

Although Shirley had many physical problems in her last years she never stopped smiling. She never stopped thinking of ways to help other. She had a great love for her husband Taft, brother Bob and her children Tony and Christina.

There are so many hero's in Shirley's life. Those who cared and took care of Shirley's physical and emotional needs. God will reward you for everything you have done to make Shirley's burden's lighter.

Along with many others I will miss my sweet cousin. I will miss all her emails and things we shared. Life will not be the same without her. I know this is true for all of us.

Our love to you all,

Ron and Carol Ellison

Memories from Jack Ellison

This is Mom with her Aunt Claudia and Grandpa AF Lawrence that Jack refers to in his email. This is the link to go to the Obituary. http://www.schaudtfuneralservice.com/

SHIRLEY
My Beautiful Friend and Cousin

I have many wonderful memories of Shirley and I will share a few with you.

We were very close and she referred to herself as my sister and signed all of her correspondence to me as "Sis".

When our parents were young they would all assemble at our aunt Claudia and Uncle Cliffords home every week end and most of the time more often than that. Shirley, her brother Bob, me and my brother Ron were together a lot. Normally on Saturday our parents would take us to the Royal theatre on 11th St. where we would watch a western movie with Roy Rogers, Gene Autry or another and what they called a serial. The serial was like a continued story each week to bring you back. Shirley and I must have been 10 or 11 years old. The price of the movie was .10 cents unless you were over 12. They always insisted Shirley was older than 12 because she grew large breasts very early. We loved it when she would play football with us so we could tackle her body. She was a beautiful young lady.

Our aunt Claudia was the matriarch of our family and loved us children more than anything. Each one of us thought we were her favorite but I'm sure Shirley was her favorite. She was the nicest person I ever knew and a big influence on all our lives. I think Shirley tried to emulate her and did a very good job of it. I'm sure aunt Claudia was one of the first to help guide her on her journey to heaven. I look forward to both of them being there for me.

Shirley and I went to Cleveland Junior High School together. I was in band and Shirley was in orchestra. She played the viola and was the instructors pet. She was very talented and smart. She also was a very good artist. I remember her drawings of beautiful ladies.

We shared our feelings and thoughts of life and religion. The internet brought us back together as we corresponded weekly.

I was fortunate to spend time with her this year when she had her first cataract surgery and shared our love that we always maintained.

I know that she can feel the feelings I have for her now.

Thank You Dear God for letting us have Shirley to share in our lives.

All My Love,

Jack

Shirley Beio

I am going to repeat what others have said and encourage you to come to the funeral home site and place your condolences and stories online for me and my sister. Donations can go to Phillips Wish to help this young 5th grade stdent of mine gather donations of blankets for the homeless.

Shirley Anne (McGrew) Beio age 69 passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Shirley was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 2, 1938 to Robert O. McGrew and Wilma (Lawrence) McGrew. She graduated from Northeastern State University with a Masters Degree in Education. She married Taft Beio in Pryor, Oklahoma on June 20, 1980. Before retiring Shirley worked as a Juvenile Counselor at Rader Center for twelve years. For sixteen years Shirley was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

In her spare time Shirley enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, going on picnics and volunteering at local grade schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Oliver and Wilma McGrew.

She is survived by her husband: Taft Beio of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her son: J. A. Arroyo and his wife, Linda of Keller, Texas; her daughter: Christina Ruth Brown and her husband, Patrick of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her brother: Bobby Lee McGrew of Tulsa, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren: Amanda Brooke Brown, Robert Patrick Brown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Andrew Oliver Arroyo, Michael Roberson Arroyo, Matthew Dale Arroyo, Jose' Antonio Arroyo, Landon Neal Morris of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Francis Ann Million of Keller, Texas; ten great grandchildren: Rainee Million, Chloe Million, Alec Million, Kadence Morris, Chandler Arroyo, Chasity Arroyo, Caden Arroyo, Amiya Arroyo and Matthew Arroyo, Jr.

The Rosary will be prayed at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Broken Arrow at 4:30 PM on Thursday. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Reverend Larry Varvel will officiate.

In lieu of flowers you can contribute to a charity of your choice or to Phillip’s Wish, 12188 Thicket Bend Drive, Keller, Texas 76248 (817 379-1287) http://www.phillipswish.com/.
Arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at http://www.schaudtfuneralservice.com/

Thank you so much for all of the well wishes and helping the family to see just how much our mother blessed so many around us.

Happy Birthday Christina!

Well, it has been quite awhile since that little blonde haired beauty came home to Inola, OK! Her grandpa McGrew could not get enough of her, and her big brother got used to her!

Seriously, she still is a cutie and happy Birthday. By the way, that was in 1968 when she came home! Do the math, she has one more year before Old-Timers kicks in!