E27: Claremore's Favorite Centenarian - Jesse Lingenfelter

During her 107 years, Jesse Lingenfelter saw many changes come and go in her family’s home town of Claremore and was always eager to share her memories. Born December 11, 1914 in Perkins, Oklahoma to Robert and Ethel (Hedrick) Webb, She graduated from Pryor with the class of 1933, and in 1934 Jessie married Ralph Lingenfelter. The couple made their home in Claremore, and together raised their three children. A wonderful wife and mother, Jessie took great care of her family while Ralph operated the Lingenfelter's DX Station at 301 W. Will Rogers Blvd. When Ralph passed in 1971, Jessie worked at the Claremore Hospital, then Lowrance Electronics, and finally serving as the greeter at the J.M. Davis Gun Museum. Jessie was very determined to stay independent throughout her life, and she contributed this to her never smoking or drinking, and making sure she was at church every Sunday. Jessie didn't like giving her age until she was well into her 90’s and she never left home not looking her very best.