Walter R. Gaidaroff

Walter Ray Gaidaroff, age 68 of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma passed away August 21, 2019. He was born October 18, 1950 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Paul and Nadine (Logan) Gaidaroff. Walter grew up in Tuttle, Oklahoma and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville as well as Central State in Edmond before earning his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in Oklahoma City. Throughout his legal career, Walter was a deeply compassionate, strong advocate for all whom he represented, especially the less fortunate of his fellow man, always seeking justice for all. His humble beginnings, commitment to and love of family instilled in him integrity and honor beyond measure. Even greater than his dedication and passion to helping his fellow man was Walter's love and commitment to his beloved wife, Shelley Ann Gaidaroff, which was exemplified by their mutual admiration, love and partnership throughout their forty year marriage.We have lost a husband, father, grandfather, brother, beloved family member and loyal friend in Walter who shall be forever carried in our hearts and sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A man of deep faith and trust in God, Walter was a devout Catholic and member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Gaidaroff; and sister, Barbara Harwick. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Shelley; daughter, Stacy Long and her husband Perry, their children, Gabrielle and Martin, all of Louisville, KY; sisters, Elaine Furr of Moore, OK, Pat Rice of Wright City, OK and Darlene Willis and her husband Chris of Windsor, CO as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues and friends. A Rosary will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, August 23, 2019 at the Smith & Kernke N. May Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Dr, Nichols Hills, OK 73120 with burial to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.