Deacon Body
Meet Your Deacon Body
Chairman of Deacons
Mike Williams - joined Brookside July 1995
Mike is self-employed and restores Sports and Performance cars. He has served in the Children's area, RA's & GA's, he (and his wife Cindy, of 37 years) are Dr. Bones & Dr. Bones in the "Quest Room", and spend many joyous hours getting to know our Seniors at Brookside. They dedicate their lives to serving God, sharing what God blesses them with, and caring for their 8 cats and 2 dogs.
John Tipton - joined Brookside July 2000
John currently teaches at OU College of Medicine. He enjoys sailing, camping and snow skiing, is married to Penny, and has 6 children and 6 grand children.
Mike Ellis - joined Brookside November 2006
Mike works at the Cracker Barrel, has taught the Young Adult Sunday School class, is involved with the Student Ministry and is married to Angie. They have one daughter, Kayte.
Charles Johnson - joined Brookside January 1951
Charles (Retired Lt. Colonel) has served in many areas at Brookside. He is widowed, but will always remember his beloved Willie, daughter Peggy and son Gerald.
Tim Norris - joined Brookside August 2005
Tim is a retired Claremore Police Investigator and currently is an Investigator with the OK Indigent Defense. Married to Eva, son Nathan, daughters Ruthann, Savanna, Miranda, son-in-laws Jeremy & Chris. He is a proud Grand-dad to Jerremiah. Enjoys football, camping, boating and old movies.
Rick Tate - joined Brookside July 2004
Rick currently serves on the Building & Grounds, co-teaches the Encouragers Class, kitchen duty every Wednesday evening. Also served as van driver and helped with 5th & 6th grade Theme Room. Enjoys fixing things and helping his son renovate his home. Married to Debbie, sons Matthew and Jeremy, daughter-in-laws Chelsea and Sarah.
Carl Burgman - joined Brookside March 2008 
Carl is a Petroleum Engineer and is currently serving on the Finance Team. He is married to Jenny and they dedicate their lives to the "Boss-dog" Minnie. Carl enjoys playing golf and traveling.
