Class of 1965
1965 Maroon Spotlight
Gary Voise
F. F. A. 64-65, Boys’ Quartet 64-65, Christmas Vespers 64-65, All School Revue 64-65, Homeroom Reporter 64-65.
1965 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
All-conference basketball team member in 1963-64 was Gary Alan Voise, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Voise, route 3, Perry. He served as tri-captain of the PHS basketball 1964-65; FFA sentinel, 1963-64; and was president of his sophomore and junior classes. He was active in basketball, 1961-65; baseball, 1961-65; boys quartet, 1961-65; FFA, 1961-65; and member of a five-piece dance band. He was born Aug. 14, 1947, in Stillwater and attended Sumner high school, 1961-64. His favorite subjects are music and history and his hobby is music. He plans to attend Oklahoma State university to major in music or history. He is a member of Zion Lutheran church and president of the Luther league.
Gary Alan Voise
Aug. 14, 1947 – March 12, 2025
Gary Allen Voise, a lifelong Oklahoman and devoted family man passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on August 14, 1947, in Stillwater, he was the son of Ernest Edward and Dorothy Avis Yarger Voise. Gary’s roots run deep in the Oklahoma soil. He spent his formative years on a farm in Sumner, instilling in him a strong work ethic and a love for the land.
In 1964 while attending Sumner, Gary was involved in a historical basketball game against Coyle. Coyle’s strategy of holding the ball resulted in a low-scoring affair, with Gary Voise scoring the only points of the game in the third quarter. His basket secured a 2-0 win for Sumner, forever marking him as the hero of this unusual sporting event.
After his years at Sumner, Gary attended Perry High School where he graduated in 1965. From there, he continued his education at Oklahoma State University, where he became a passionate and lifelong supporter of the Cowboys. His dedication was so profound that he even acquired a cherished piece of history: a seat from the stands of Gallagher-Iba basketball arena during its renovation in the 1990s.
His professional life was marked by dedication and success. He began his career at Molder Odom Janitorial Supply before spending the majority of his working years as a Sales Representative for 3M’s photo products. Gary cultivated many lasting friendships throughout his career.
He was a proud member of Zion Lutheran Church, a cornerstone of his community.
Gary enjoyed many happy hours with his friends, often centered around a playful “gator” theme, creating memories that would last a lifetime. In his later years, he found a comfortable and welcoming home at Town Village Tulsa’s independent living.
Preceding him in death were his beloved parents, Ernest “Ernie” and Dorothy Voise. He leaves behind a loving family, including his sisters, Valerie (and her husband, Kevin) of Plano, Texas, and Kathy (and her husband, Leon) Krieg of Tulsa.
He will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, Amy and Aaron Harman, Ally and Ben McGinnis, Jarrett Chrz, and Blake and Ashley Danner, as well as his grandnieces, Juliet McGinnis and Avery Harman.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on March 22, 2025 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.