Memorials to Friends of Three Rivers Museum
In Memoriam
Miriam Klar Freedman 1925 - 2021
Miriam Klar Freedman March 30, 1925 – April 16, 2021 Miriam Freedman passed away on April 16th after a long illness. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Roberta Landwirth Klar and Solomon B. Klar, she met and married Raymond Freedman in Muskogee during World War II. She is survived by her children Sally, Steve (Karen) and Robert (Charlotte) Freedman, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Freedman. After the end of World War II, the couple settled in Dallas, Texas, joining Temple Emanuel and forming lifelong friendships. Miriam volunteered for many years for a program helping troubled adolescents. She participated in the League of Women Voters in Dallas (becoming a vice president), the Women’s Division of the Jewish Welfare Federation, and the North Dallas Democratic Women. While in Dallas, Mrs. Freedman received a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from TCU and a Master’s Degree in art history from SMU. Following the death of her stepfather, E. Phil Kirschner, Miriam and Ray moved to Muskogee. With Ray’s help, Miriam managed five charitable trusts founded by E.P. and Roberta Kirschner, benefiting Honor Heights Park, scholarships for returning and traditional students, support for single women returning to the workforce, aid to children with disabilities, and training for Jewish students to become spiritual leaders. Since her retirement, the management of the charities has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Miriam participated in many programs benefiting the city of Muskogee: the Great Expectations Foundation, partial teacher scholarships to the Oklahoma Arts Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, and the Muskogee Youth Volunteer Group. She also helped found three new social services programs for Center Point Inc. in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, inviting friends to participate in approval and support for the programs. Miriam was also one of the founding members of the Three Rivers Museum.
Miriam Klar Freedman March 30, 1925 – April 16, 2021 Miriam Freedman passed away on April 16th after a long illness. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Roberta Landwirth Klar and Solomon B. Klar, she met and married Raymond Freedman in Muskogee during World War II. She is survived by her children Sally, Steve (Karen) and Robert (Charlotte) Freedman, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Freedman. After the end of World War II, the couple settled in Dallas, Texas, joining Temple Emanuel and forming lifelong friendships. Miriam volunteered for many years for a program helping troubled adolescents. She participated in the League of Women Voters in Dallas (becoming a vice president), the Women’s Division of the Jewish Welfare Federation, and the North Dallas Democratic Women. While in Dallas, Mrs. Freedman received a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from TCU and a Master’s Degree in art history from SMU. Following the death of her stepfather, E. Phil Kirschner, Miriam and Ray moved to Muskogee. With Ray’s help, Miriam managed five charitable trusts founded by E.P. and Roberta Kirschner, benefiting Honor Heights Park, scholarships for returning and traditional students, support for single women returning to the workforce, aid to children with disabilities, and training for Jewish students to become spiritual leaders. Since her retirement, the management of the charities has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Miriam participated in many programs benefiting the city of Muskogee: the Great Expectations Foundation, partial teacher scholarships to the Oklahoma Arts Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, and the Muskogee Youth Volunteer Group. She also helped found three new social services programs for Center Point Inc. in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, inviting friends to participate in approval and support for the programs. Miriam was also one of the founding members of the Three Rivers Museum.
Miriam Klar Freedman 1925 - 2021
Miriam Klar Freedman March 30, 1925 – April 16, 2021 Miriam Freedman passed away on April 16th after a long illness. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Roberta Landwirth Klar and Solomon B. Klar, she met and married Raymond Freedman in Muskogee during World War II. She is survived by her children Sally, Steve (Karen) and Robert (Charlotte) Freedman, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Freedman. After the end of World War II, the couple settled in Dallas, Texas, joining Temple Emanuel and forming lifelong friendships. Miriam volunteered for many years for a program helping troubled adolescents. She participated in the League of Women Voters in Dallas (becoming a vice president), the Women’s Division of the Jewish Welfare Federation, and the North Dallas Democratic Women. While in Dallas, Mrs. Freedman received a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from TCU and a Master’s Degree in art history from SMU. Following the death of her stepfather, E. Phil Kirschner, Miriam and Ray moved to Muskogee. With Ray’s help, Miriam managed five charitable trusts founded by E.P. and Roberta Kirschner, benefiting Honor Heights Park, scholarships for returning and traditional students, support for single women returning to the workforce, aid to children with disabilities, and training for Jewish students to become spiritual leaders. Since her retirement, the management of the charities has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Miriam participated in many programs benefiting the city of Muskogee: the Great Expectations Foundation, partial teacher scholarships to the Oklahoma Arts Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, and the Muskogee Youth Volunteer Group. She also helped found three new social services programs for Center Point Inc. in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, inviting friends to participate in approval and support for the programs. Miriam was also one of the founding members of the Three Rivers Museum.
Miriam Klar Freedman March 30, 1925 – April 16, 2021 Miriam Freedman passed away on April 16th after a long illness. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Roberta Landwirth Klar and Solomon B. Klar, she met and married Raymond Freedman in Muskogee during World War II. She is survived by her children Sally, Steve (Karen) and Robert (Charlotte) Freedman, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Freedman. After the end of World War II, the couple settled in Dallas, Texas, joining Temple Emanuel and forming lifelong friendships. Miriam volunteered for many years for a program helping troubled adolescents. She participated in the League of Women Voters in Dallas (becoming a vice president), the Women’s Division of the Jewish Welfare Federation, and the North Dallas Democratic Women. While in Dallas, Mrs. Freedman received a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from TCU and a Master’s Degree in art history from SMU. Following the death of her stepfather, E. Phil Kirschner, Miriam and Ray moved to Muskogee. With Ray’s help, Miriam managed five charitable trusts founded by E.P. and Roberta Kirschner, benefiting Honor Heights Park, scholarships for returning and traditional students, support for single women returning to the workforce, aid to children with disabilities, and training for Jewish students to become spiritual leaders. Since her retirement, the management of the charities has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Miriam participated in many programs benefiting the city of Muskogee: the Great Expectations Foundation, partial teacher scholarships to the Oklahoma Arts Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, and the Muskogee Youth Volunteer Group. She also helped found three new social services programs for Center Point Inc. in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, inviting friends to participate in approval and support for the programs. Miriam was also one of the founding members of the Three Rivers Museum.
In Memoriam
Glenn E. Smith 1936 - 2019
Glenn E. Smith was a self-taught success. He wore many
hats during his life-time, such as race car driver, cowboy, collector of vintage vehicles and historian. Glenn served on the Three Rivers Museum Board for many years, all while lending his expertise and historical advice on projects and much more. He worked hard on the Oak Grove One Room Schoolhouse Restoration Project, and the Jefferson Highway Project where he became the President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Sharing his many historical photo's on Facebook became a joy for him while he still enjoyed cooking and passing on life's lessons. We will greatly miss him.
Glenn E. Smith 1936 - 2019
Glenn E. Smith was a self-taught success. He wore many
hats during his life-time, such as race car driver, cowboy, collector of vintage vehicles and historian. Glenn served on the Three Rivers Museum Board for many years, all while lending his expertise and historical advice on projects and much more. He worked hard on the Oak Grove One Room Schoolhouse Restoration Project, and the Jefferson Highway Project where he became the President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Sharing his many historical photo's on Facebook became a joy for him while he still enjoyed cooking and passing on life's lessons. We will greatly miss him.
Shirley Rogers talking to her grandson, Travis Carter during the Grand Opening of the museum.
In Memoriam
Shirley Val Rogers 1928 - 2019
Shirley Val Rogers spent her 90 years of life raising a family, taking care of those around her, and instilling a pride and respect in all who knew her. Shirley was involved in many organization's that made a difference in Muskogee. Three Rivers Museum was one of those organization's where she was a founding member, Board member and retired member of the museum. She believed in the museum's mission to preserve history and wanted everyone around her to help preserve history. We are honored to have known this lady and will greatly miss her.
Shirley Val Rogers 1928 - 2019
Shirley Val Rogers spent her 90 years of life raising a family, taking care of those around her, and instilling a pride and respect in all who knew her. Shirley was involved in many organization's that made a difference in Muskogee. Three Rivers Museum was one of those organization's where she was a founding member, Board member and retired member of the museum. She believed in the museum's mission to preserve history and wanted everyone around her to help preserve history. We are honored to have known this lady and will greatly miss her.
