Former Iolan Laura (Sparks) Dale and her family were out of harm’s way when the massive tornado devastated Moore, Okla., Monday afternoon. They live in Yukon, about 25 miles north of Moore.
Laura is the daughter of Iolans Terry and Cheryl Sparks.
Laura’s husband, David, is a police officer in Oklahoma City and was on duty when the tornado struck. He was among the multitude who responded in Moore.
“Laura said she was able to get a couple of texts from David, and that he was scheduled to work until 2 a.m. He probably was there all night,” Cheryl Sparks said this morning.
The Dales have three children and are expecting a fourth in November.
Their 6- and 4-year-old daughters attend a Christian school in Edmond. Laura was there to pick them up when she first heard about the tornado, Sparks said. They also have a 2-year-old son.
“They have a shelter in their garage at home and spent some time in it Sunday,” when a tornado warning was issued, Sparks said.
Former Iolan in neighboring city
