Frances Eloise Champlain was born April 15, 1938 in Milburn, Oklahoma, the daughter of William and Rosalie (Phillips) Selby. Eloise entered into the arms of her Savior August 3, 2020. Eloise was a 1956 graduate of Sapulpa High School. She and Thomas Douglas Champlain were united in marriage on December 31, 1956 in Sapulpa. Together they owned and operated Ken’s Pizza Parlors for 20 years. Eloise was a member of the Del City Church of Christ. Eloise loved to cook. She will be well remembered for her famous homemade ice cream that was her own secret recipe. Eloise enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Rosalie Selby; her husband of 50 years, Tom Champlain; her son, Mike Champlain; sister, Sue Davis and brother, Ken Selby.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Connie Champlain of Edmond; grandchildren, Dr. Amanda Champlain and husband Chad Oliver of Dallas, Andrea Grace Champlain also of Dallas; Cassie Pound and husband Oscar of Glenpool; Michael Champlain and wife Kimber of Glenpool and Kimberlie O’Donnell of Pueblo West, Co; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Harold Gilbert of Louisville, KY; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm. Graveside services will be held Friday, August 7, 2020 at 1:00pm at the South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa, Ok.
We also want to give special recognition to the family of John Kenneth Selby. Through the generous support of the Selby family, my mom enjoyed a well cared for end of life. We are eternally grateful.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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