Community Submission
Mark Elmer Labadie was born in Pawhuska, Okla., on Oct. 18, 1937, and he left this world way too early on Dec. 1, 2022, at the age of 85 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was the son of Earle and Lucille Labadie. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Earnie Labadie; his mother, Lucille Standridge and stepfather JD Standridge, as well as his wife Alice J. Labadie and daughter Candice Lutile Labadie.
Mark graduated from Pawhuska High School in 1956 where he lettered in football and baseball. He was the captain of his football team. He went on to attend and graduate from The University of Tulsa where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from TU, Mark enlisted in the United States Navy and was accepted to Officer Candidate School where he became an Officer and served four years with tours in the South Pacific.
After the Navy, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Remco, American Airlines, TD Williamson, and Mathey Manufacturing, before starting his own Engineering and Manufacturing Company Melco Engineering and Equipment, Inc.
Mark loved his family more than anything else in the Entire world. He would do whatever he could to make a difference in all their lives. He was extremely active in his children’s lives. He coached his son Jay in baseball, basketball, and football from youth until school ball. He loved fishing, and golf, as well as building and flying remote control airplanes. Mark was a strong man with a gentle heart. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family that loved him so much.
He is survived by his son, Jay D. Labadie of Tulsa, daughter-in-law Bridget Labadie; seven grandchildren, Lindsey Kuhl, Haley Hutcheson, Zachary Labadie, Chloe’ Labadie, Heather Wilson, Heath Wilson, and Amber Wilson. He also had seven great-grandchildren, Kaleb Jay Labadie, Layla Rose Labadie, Posey Thomas Haven Hutcheson, Boston Hutcheson, Liewyn Kuhl and Noah Kuhl.
