Obituary for Treasa Fitzgerald

Treasa Lynn (Salsman) Fitzgerald of Heavener was born Jan. 2, 1958 in Morris to Clyde Raymond and Ruby Marie (Little) Salsman and passed away surrounded by her family Oct. 9, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 67.

The funeral service to celebrate Treasa’s life is 2 p.m. Monday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer and Dalton Luman officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Treasa Fitzgerald, a cherished member of the Heavener community, passed away after a life filled with love and resilience. Treasa graduated as the salutatorian from Howe High School in 1976. Her high school years were highlighted by her roles as a cheerleader, class president, and vice president. She was actively involved in journalism and the Future Homemakers of America.

In the early years, Treasa pursued a career as a Barber and Respiratory Therapist in the 1990’s. Although she faced health challenges that led to her retirement in the early 2000s, Treasa’s spirit remained unbreakable, and she approached life with a positive outlook. Above all, she fiercely loved and protected her family and friends, finding immense joy in the time spent with them.

Treasa was a loyal and caring friend, always ready to support those around her. Her mornings were often spent enjoying coffee while watching her favorite show “The Hagees.” She also loved the “Golden Girls”. Treasa will be remembered for her unwavering kindness, her dedication to her loved ones, and the warmth she brought to all who knew her.

Survivors are one son Dylan Roberts and wife Kaci of Heavener; four grandchildren Kynlee Paige and Kason Roberts of Heavener, Brody and Adrian Cheshier of Heavener; father of Dylan and friend Max Roberts of Heavener and his companion Nancy Cox of Poteau; one niece, Brittany Salsman of Shawnee; six nephews David Salsman, Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Michael Salsman and wife Bethany of Hichita, Scott Salsman and wife Lexi of Canton, Ohio, Jason Salsman and wife Ashtyn of Morris, Sean Salsman and wife Shannon of Wichita, Kansas, and Caleb Salsman and his wife Tiffany of Tahlequah; cousins Gwen Kirkpatrick and husband Ron of Glenpool, Alice Gregg of Oklahoma City, Rhonda Harder of Glenpool, Brad Bridges of Mound, Morgan Byars and husband Jeptha of Beggs, and Aaron and Ethan Thompson of Beggs; lifelong friends Susan Dodson and husband Darrel of Howe, Wanda Lawrence and husband Rob of Cameron, and Cheryl Felthousen of Edmond; caretaker and friend Rhonda Armstrong and husband David of Panama; several great-nieces and great-nephews; numerous other loved ones and friends.

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents; her husband, Danny Fitzgerald; her two brothers David Salsman, Sr. and Michael Salsman, her best friend Jeanne (Jones) Jackson, and her dearly loved dog, Marj. She also leaves behind four uncles, one aunt, numerous cousins and other loved ones.

Pallbearers are David Salsman, Jr., Sean Salsman, Mark Place, Geoff Slusser, Sean Covey, and Brad Morris. Honorary pallbearers are staff of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, members of the Heavener Fire and Rescue, Scott Salsman, Ron Kirkpatrick, Darrell Dodson, Aaron Jackson and David Armstrong.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Treasa’s honor to either Gideon Bibles or Second Chances Retail Store at 1100 South Broadway, Poteau, Oklahoma 74953.

To sign Treasa’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.