Estel "Shookie" Thomas Chelf

Estel “Shookie” Thomas Chelf age 79, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his residence in Beaver, Oklahoma.

He was born on November 18, 1946, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Paul Eugene and Leatrice Joy (Haltom) Chelf.

Estel was united in marriage to Suzanne Jones on July 14, 2014, in Woodward, Oklahoma. He spent many years working as a welder for ONG and was a member of the Elks, the Moose Club, and the Woodward Round-Up Club. Shookie never met a stranger and was always happy to strike up a conversation. He loved rodeo, golf, fishing, softball, and OSU football, and he took special delight in entertaining his grandkids and great-grandkids. His family and friends will hold his memory close to their hearts and miss him dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Chelf of Beaver, Oklahoma, Son, Chad Chelf and his wife, Keri of Cashion, Oklahoma, Rick Williams and his wife, Alex of Colby, Kansas,

Two daughters, Lisa Williams of Colby, Kansas, Amber Williams and her partner, Randie of Liberal, Kansas,

Nine grandchildren, Colt Clark, Adyson Thomason, Abigial Majorie, Easton Chelf, Bailey Rangel, Trae Williams, Adelyn Miller, Brayden Miller, and Radley Miller, And five great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son, Cody Chelf, parents, Paul Eugene and Leatrice Joy Chelf, and sister, LeaAnn Vanosdel.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 310 W. Pancake Boulevard, Liberal, Kansas. Pastor Tyler Prater will be presiding.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com