Jack R. Ketchum, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away August 29, 2008. Jack was born July 6, 1930, to Robert F. and Minnie (Reeves) Ketchum, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life, Reta (Harris) Ketchum, December, 18, 1958. Jack graduated from Capitol Hill High School and attended OCU and Hill's Business College. He served in the Korean War as a medic. He was an avid sports fan coaching softball for his daughters and granddaughters (Red Hots). Jack was an OU Sooner fan and was a season ticket holder for 48 years in football and 10 years in basketball. He followed the Sooners to many away games and bowl games, and missed only 3 OU/TX games. He loved playing bridge. Jack worked for Standard Register Company for 32 years selling business forms. He retired in 1991 to start his own business, Ketchum Business Forms and Advertising Specialties. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Minnie and his sister Billie Ketchum. He is survived by his wife Reta of the home his daughter Tresa Swiggart and son-in-law Kim his daughter Tamara Waggoner and son-in-law Doug, of Edmond, Oklahoma. The joys of his life, his six grandchildren, Linze Dyer of Oklahoma City, Lerin Madden and husband Kevin Jennifer Bassler Adison and Parker Swiggart and Macy Waggoner, all of Edmond, Oklahoma. Jack has had a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Diabetes. The family wants to express their thanks to the staff of Oklahoma Veterans Center, Norman, Oklahoma and Good Shepherd Hospice. Their care and support is very much appreciated. Memorial service will be held at 3:00, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Smith & Kernke, 14624 N. May with interment following in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, 7801 Northwest Expressway.

.Published in The Oklahoman on August 31, 2008 .