Sharon VanOrsdol

Description

Sharon VanOrsdol, born July 9, 1949, in Gypsy, Oklahoma, shared her life story with Regan Siler. Sharon, who has seven siblings, lived in Gypsy all her life. She attended Gypsy School and Depew High School, graduating in 1967. Sharon worked at various jobs, including Bristow Memorial Hospital and American National Bank, before joining Community Bank, where she worked for 42.5 years. Married to Franklin Gene VanOrsdol since 1968, they had three children. Sharon is actively involved in the Bristow Holiness Church and community service, including Meals-on-Wheels and the Easter egg hunt. She emphasized the impact of technology on youth and the importance of faith.

Date

2025/10/30

Interviewer

Regan Siler

Interviewee

Sharon VanOrsdol

Files

VanOrsdol, Sharon1.jpg

Collection



Citation

“Sharon VanOrsdol,” Stories of Bristow, accessed January 15, 2026, https://bristoworalhistory.org/items/show/149.