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Roger Dennis Gwinn was born December 16, 1935, in Cherokee at the Masonic Hospital to Percy Louis Gwinn and Bessie Fern Mitchell Gwinn. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his home after a lengthy illness.
A celebration of life and memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at Faith Center Fellowship in Meno with Pastor Cody Anderson officiating. A private burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com.
As a child Roger attended Chaney Dell Country School by horseback and later transferred to and graduated from Helena High School. He attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva with a B. S. in history. He accompanied his father and uncles as a custom harvester from 1950 until 1954. Roger continued as a wheat farmer all of his life. He served in the Oklahoma National Guard from 1957 until 1964 as a medical foreman. From 1960 until 1973 he was employed by the Helena State School for Boys as a supervisor.
Roger married Patricia Eck on August 1, 1954 at the Helena Christian Church.
He will be remembered as enjoying life to its fullest. He was a competitive farmer, loyal neighbor, supporter of his family and a Christian.
Survivors include his wife Pat, of the home; one daughter, Roxie Bryant and husband Joe of Drummond; one son, Jo Gwinn and wife Laurie of Helena; eight grandchildren, Travis and Krista Bryant, Spencer Bryant, Tyler, Summer, Will, Pete and Lars Gwinn; one sister, Bonnie Streich; his aunt, Vermelle Parkhurst; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to Parkinsons Disease Foundation through the funeral home.
Patricia Louise Eck Gwinn 11-09-2020 © Enid News and Eagle Submitted by: Glenn
© Enid News and Eagle March 17, 1938 - November 8, 2020
Patricia Louise "Pat" Eck Gwinn was born on March 17, 1938, reportedly in Halstead, Kansas, where her parents Elmer and Ida Johnson Eck were vacationing. Pat grew up on the family farm between Helena and Goltry and attended both communities' schools, graduating from Helena High School in 1956.
In 1954 she and Roger Gwinn were united in marriage. To this union two children, Roxie and Jo, were born. Pat attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, worked for her mother at Ida's Drug Store, worked for Richard DeVaughn, D.D.S., for the George Failing Company, and had a career as the superintendent's secretary at Helena-Goltry Schools, where she retired after 25 years.
Pat loved collecting antiques, was an accomplished painter, and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed travel, life, her family, and playing dominoes with the girls.
Pat entered eternity with Jesus on November 8, 2020, and was reunited there with her parents, sister, and Roger.
She is survived by Roxie and Joe Bryant, Jo and Laurie Gwinn; seven grandchildren:, Travis (Krista) Bryant, Tyler Gwinn, Spencer (Jasmine) Bryant, Summer, Will, Pete, and Lars Gwinn; eight great-grandchildren, Avery, Addison, Sylvia, Guy, Roxanna, Beau, Hazel, and Abigail Bryant.
Service for Pat will be Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Enid. Burial will be at Good Hope Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. No public viewing will be held. www.lanmanmemorials.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Good Hope Cemetery Association through the funeral home.
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