Dr. Gideon M. Sein

Dr. Gideon M. Sein, M.D. , 73, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. He was born February 10, 1942 in Pathein Burma in southeast Asia to Dr. Saw Maung Sein and Daw Kyi Byu. Gideon graduated from the University of Rangoon in Burma with a Medical Degree and furthered his studies at the University of London in England where he received his Master’s Degree in Pharmacology. He enjoyed his work teaching students at the University of Rangoon, University of Hong Kong, Connors State College and Bacone College. Gideon met and later married the love of his life, Pauline (Khin Sandar), on April 20, 1974 in Rangoon Burma. They shared more than 41 years of life and marriage together. Gideon was a member and an Elder of Boulevard Christian Church. He also served as a member of Muskogee Cooperative Ministries. He enjoyed golfing, painting, and listening to jazz music. Gideon was loved by many and will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Maung Sein and Daw Kyi Byu; brothers, Stanley, Samuel, and William. Gideon is survived by his wife, Pauline (Khin) of the home; sons, Ian Sein and wife Kristie of San Antonio, TX, Eddie Sein and wife Lisa of Edmond, OK; daughter, Pauline Scott and husband Nathanial of Houston, TX; brother, Oscar Sein and wife Rosemary of Rangoon, Burma; grandchildren, Cameron, Christian, Madison, and Kaiden; nephews, Ba Maung Sein of Rangoon, Burma, San Sein and wife Than Than Sein of Dallas, TX; niece, Zin Mar Oo and husband Nay Tun Thein Nyunt, all of Rangoon, Burma; and many relatives and friends. Memorials can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, online at www.lls.org or Boulevard Christian Church School, 1700 W Shawnee St, Muskogee, OK, 74401. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral services honoring Gideon’s life will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Boulevard Christian Church with Minister James McCracken and Mr. Steve Moss officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Huffer, Tony Blumenburg, Gary Miller, Jim Titley, Randy Orman, and Ed Rutherford.

Dr. Gideon M. Sein

February 10, 1942 - January 25, 2016