Frank Lea Obituary

"David Lea, 61, of Bartlesville, OK died at home on September 25, 2023. He was born in Bartlesville on March 26, 1962 to Bob Lea and Lura Spencer. David grew up spending his time split between Bartlesville and Copan; he was raised by his father Bob and his wife Peggy and his mother Lura and her husband Alan. He was very close to his grandmother Josephine. He has 9 sibilings - his twin brother Richard Lea; brothers Gary, Dewayn, Ben and Anthony Bryan and Dan Lea; he also has sisters Melissa Jordan and Debi Thorson. His family was very close and David was known to be kind, caring and a great friend to everyone he meets. David met and married the love of his life in 1986 and they were married for 37 years. He and his wife Elaine Lea were constant companions and went through life's adventures together, forever and always. David has 3 children - Aaron and Josh Lea and David Woodward. David has 6 grandchildren - Tristan, Jaxan and Anna Lea; Gage, Carter, and Paisley Woodward. David was a devoted family man loved by everyone. He was known to help anyone who needed it and cared deeply for his family and friends. David worked for and managed the Bartlesville Kiddie Park for more than 20 years. He was a familiar face to the many families and children who visited the park. Through his role as superintendent, he helped thousands of kids get their first job and have a safe place to grow and learn. He was the famous "Kiddie Park Magician" and was responsible for much of the growth and development of the park. David loved the Kiddie Park and was so proud to help his community and provide joy to so many kids and families. David will always be remembered for this great sense of humor and his caring heart. He was always quick with a joke, but could be counted on when things got tough. He will be very missed by his family and those who knew him best. David touched so many lives, his loss will be felt by many. David was preceded in death by his father Bob Lea. He is survived by his mother Lura and wife Elaine, as well as his siblings, children and grandchildren. His memory will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved him. A memorial service will be held Saturday 9/30/23 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bartlesville, OK. Services will commence at 1:30p and a lunch will follow. Donations for funeral services will be accepted via GoFundMe. "