Ray & Dorothy Tahsuda

Thurman “Ray” Tahsuda and Dorothy Ruth (Sampler) Tahsuda shared 74 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, faith, and dedication to education.

Dorothy was born on February 6, 1931, in Martha, Oklahoma, and passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 92. Ray was born on July 4, 1926, near Anadarko, Oklahoma, and passed away on September 18 at the age of 100. Both passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by their loving families.

Ray proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, earning several honors for his service. He later pursued a career in education, coaching basketball and baseball before serving as principal and superintendent at Riverside Indian School in Anadarko. Dorothy also dedicated her life to education, teaching elementary school in Altus and Anadarko.

Ray and Dorothy met while attending Southwestern State College and went on to make their home in Anadarko for 60 years. They were devoted members of the First Baptist Church, where Dorothy taught Sunday school and enjoyed preparing meals for the church and community. She also loved golfing, sewing, and cooking for family and friends.

Together, they raised four children, Russ, Max, Deborah, and Jean, and were blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Their home was always filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories.

Ray and Dorothy will be remembered for their love for one another, their dedication to their family, and the many lives they touched throughout the years. Their love and legacy will continue to live on through the generations of family they leave behind.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026

                             First Baptist Church

                             Anadarko, OK

Inurnment: Memory Lane Cemetery 

                   Anadarko, Oklahoma