Douglas Scott Kooken

Douglas Scott Kooken was born June 6, 1966, in Torrance, California, to Lesteray (Les) Kooken and Alice Marie Kooken-Vaughn (Spiers). He passed from this life Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his home in Oologah, Oklahoma, at the age of 59 years old. Doug moved with his family to Oologah in 1972, where he completed his secondary education and graduated with the Oologah High School Class of 1984. Following high school, he joined the Army National Guard and served for a time; after which, he continued his education, attending Tulsa Technology Center earning his A&P License. He was married February 15, 1986, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to his high school sweetheart, Mechele Allen. They made their home in Tulsa, OK, lived in Federal Way, WA and Denton, TX for a time, and eventually landed back in their hometown of Oologah, OK where they raised their children and planted roots. Doug spent most of his professional career as a manager over production and operations with companies including: Rockwell International, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Nordam, and finally Element Material Technology. He had a natural aptitude for mechanics and the uncanny ability to fix almost anything. Doug earned his private pilot’s license and flew small aircraft, a love and interest he shared with his Dad. He also inherited some of his mom’s talents and passions, especially cooking delicious meals for his family. Other hobbies that kept him active in his young adult life included riding ATVs, motorcycles and dirt bikes, flying radio-controlled airplanes, spending summers on the lake and taking frequent trips with his family snow skiing. In more recent years he enjoyed working on various projects around his homestead, having his family over to swim in the pool, and taking the grandkids on tractor and four-wheeler rides. Doug professed faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a current member of Harbor Church in Oologah. “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 He leaves behind his wife, Mechele Kooken (Allen) of the home. He was the father to Ashley Sharp and husband Jason of Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Scott Kooken and wife Ashley of Owasso, OK, Kelsey Tevebaugh and husband Larry, of Oklahoma City, OK; the very proud ‘Pop’ to his grandchildren; Adeleigh, Avereigh, Aubreigh, Alexeigh, Kasen, Kollyns (Kolly), Kallen, Liam, Lawson, and Vivian; brother to Karen On-the-Hill and husband Steve, of Claremore, OK; son-in-law to Shairon Dickey (Allen) of Oologah, OK; and a loved uncle, cousin, and friend to many others. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lesteray (Les) Kooken and Alice Kooken-Vaughn (Spiers); his brother; Lesteray (Ray) Kooken; sister, Leoline (Lee) Dunn (Kooken) and father-in-law, Raymond (Rex) Allen. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Harbor Church in Oologah where his family and friends will honor and remember his life. Officiating minister for the service will be Pastor Brett Rogers. A private family graveside will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Talala, Oklahoma. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Doug’s memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in honor of his late son-in-law, Brian Phillips, 2123 South Atlanta Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74114, or at www.cff.org. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Douglas Scott Kooken

June 6, 1966 - August 3, 2025