July 26, 1943 - October 12, 2024
A Celebration of the Life of Joseph Grant Haskit will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the Anderson-
Burris Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Joseph Grant Haskit, beloved husband, father, educator, and community advocate, was born on July 26, 1943, in Welch, Oklahoma, to Lenora Elizabeth and Joseph Clayton Haskit. As the ninth of twelve siblings, Joe grew up in Centralia, Oklahoma, where he cherished his close-knit family and rural roots.
Joe’s educational journey began at Wimer Elementary, a one-room schoolhouse, before he transitioned to Welch High School. He proudly became the first in his family to earn a Bachelor’s degree which was in Agricultural Education and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Oklahoma State University.
On May 27, 1966, Joe married Roberta Tefft, and together they raised two daughters, Kelly Dawn and Kerry Jo. Joe embarked on his teaching career in 1965 at Carrier High School as a Vocational Agriculture Teacher. His dedication to education propelled him to serve many years as Principal of Chisholm High School starting in 1981, followed by roles as Superintendent in Cedar Vale, Kansas, and Principal in Cherryvale, Kansas. After retiring from education, he continued to contribute to the agricultural community as an Inspector for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.
Initially intending to teach for just a couple of years in Western Oklahoma, Joe fell in love with Carrier and its community, forming lifelong friendships that enriched his life. His passion for education was unwavering; he inspired countless students and colleagues to embrace lifelong learning. A proud supporter of community service, Joe actively participated in the North Enid Lions Club, where he made a lasting impact.
Joseph Grant Haskit leaves behind a legacy of compassion, commitment to education, and community spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and David, sisters Ruth, Violet, Lorna, Marjorie, and Virgina. He is survived by wife Roberta of the home, Daughter Kelly Foster and husband Kevin of Norman, OK, Daughter Kerry Alcorn and husband Michael of Enid, OK, Grandson Chance Foster of Norman, OK, Daxton and Amelia Alcorn, Sisters Lucille Kimrey of Lenapah, OK, Betty Ray of Broken Arrow, OK, Coleen Tatum and husband Bud of Vaiden, MS, and Linda Edwards of Bartlesville, OK.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through the funeral home to the North Enid Lions Club Scholarship Fund.
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