Wednesday, October 1st, 1947 - Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
A Celebration of Life for Richard “Rick” Daniels, age 73, of Yukon, formerly of Enid, will be 1:00 pm, Monday, May 17, 2021 at Oakwood Christian Church, with Reverend Eric Keller and Reverend Kevin Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Rick was born October 1, 1947 in Pampa, Texas to Roy and Alta (White) Daniels, and passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Oklahoma City.
He attended Enid High School, and afterward, began his career in the oil and gas industry. He met Susie Moore through their friends Danny and Jane Thornton, and were married October 3, 1986 at Oakwood Christian Church, and they blended their two families together. Rick was a family man who enjoyed his children and participated in their activities. His daughters-in-law gave him beautiful grandchildren, who brought a lot of joy to his life. His second home was the golf course. He enjoyed playing many rounds with friends and family.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Alta Daniels. He is survived by his wife, Susie Daniels, of the home in Yukon; four children, Annette Daniels of Springfield, MO; Chad Moore and wife Kim, of Edmond; Eric Moore and wife Rachael, of Denver, CO; and Cody Daniels and wife Allison, of Edmond; eight grand-children; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother, as well as numerous other family and friends.
The family will be wearing golf shirts and have requested those in attendance are welcome to wear golf or oilfield attire.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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