Martin Enoch Veale, Jr's Obituary
Martin Enoch Veale Jr., affectionately known as Marty, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 89.
Marty was born on February 14, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Martin Enoch Veale Sr. and Pearl (Durham) Veale. The oldest of four boys, he spent his formative years in a Catholic boarding school during World War II. In 1945, his family relocated to Tulsa when his father, Martin Sr. and his Uncle Gene Veale, established Veale Brothers Concrete Products in the city.
A proud graduate of Tulsa Central High School's Class of 1955, Marty went on to attend Oklahoma State University (formally Oklahoma A&M), where he left and joined the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Sergeant.
After returning to Tulsa, he reconnected with the love of his life, Aurora Bushnell. The couple married on June 17, 1960, and shared nearly 50 years of devoted marriage. Marty was dedicated to Aurora, and their love story remained a testament to enduring commitment and affection.
Marty was a wonderful father to their only child, Don, pouring his heart into coaching Don's baseball teams from second grade Pee Wee-C through high school in the American Legion at LaFortune Park. He continued this supportive love of sports with his grandchildren, Lawrie and Nathan, as their biggest fan throughout their high school and collegiate pursuits, respectively. Marty's dedication to youth sports through several generations left a lasting impact on countless young players that ensured that every child felt supported and loved.
A man of many passions, Marty built a Nomad that he raced at Tulsa Motor Speedway, combining his mechanical skills with his love of competition. He worked tirelessly throughout his life while making time for weekend trips to Grand Lake, where he enjoyed fishing. In later years, he became an avid golfer, played courses throughout the region and was a cherished member of both Rolling Hills and Broken Arrow Golf and Athletic Club. He was particularly proud of his involvement with the Sandblasters golf group. Marty also looked forward to his annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas, a tradition he maintained for many years.
Marty was a dedicated member of the Petroleum (later Millennium) Masonic Lodge and achieved the distinction of being a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, exemplifying his commitment to brotherhood and service.
An avid reader, Marty was rarely seen without a book in hand. He instilled this love of reading and learning in his Granddaughter, Lawrie, and was extremely proud when she also attended Oklahoma State University.
Those who knew him best remember him as kind, loving, and sweet, with a great sense of humor and an infectious love for people. In the times when you needed someone the most, Marty was there to support and see you through. His trademark twinkle in his eye and ready smile brightened every room he entered. Even as his health declined in his later years, Marty never complained, facing each day with grace and positivity.
Marty was an excellent and loving grandfather to Lawrie and Nathan, and took great joy while playing an active role in helping to raise them and molding them into the adults they are today. They cherish the memories together from cooking delicious meals to watching movies and sharing buckets of Laffy Taffy. He lived to meet his great-grandson, Chase, and was excited to add another generation to his legacy of love.
He is survived by his son, Don Veale and wife, Becky Martin; granddaughter, Lawrie Veale and husband, Jeff Brelsford; grandson, Nathan Martin and wife, Kate; great-grandson, Chase; and brothers Myron Veale and Joe Veale and wife, Judy.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Aurora, in 2009; and his brother, Bradley Veale.
Services
A funeral ceremony honoring Marty's remarkable life will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4, in the Rivercrest Chapel. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday in the Parlor Room of the funeral home.
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