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Donald R. Atchinson © Enid News and Eagle 06-2004 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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"He was born with the gift of laughter, and a sense that the world is mad." (Sabatini)
Taps will be played and military honors observed for Donald R. Atchinson, 84, at 11 AM Thursday, July 1 in the Enid Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Henninger – Allen Funeral Home.
Don was born April 1, 1920 in Scott City, Kansas to Charles M. And Ruby Nusbaum Atchinson, and died Saturday, June 26, 2004 in Enid.
He graduated from Enid high school in 1938 and married Virginia Waterbury on December 31, 1941 in Hobart, Oklahoma. During World War I I he served as captain in the U. S. Army Field Artillery in the Philippines. After the war he earned a degree from the University of Oklahoma, and entered a long career as a petroleum landman in Enid.
A natural athlete throughout his life, Don excelled at tennis, golf and basketball, mentoring many young people in the sports. He and Virginia traveled much of the world and enjoyed sharing their experiences with many friends.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, and brother, Keith. He is survived by daughters Terri DeBono of Monterey, California and Linda McCabe of Pacific Grove, California; granddaughter Cassady Evers; two great – grandchildren; cousin, Mary Duncan friend Lee Nash and granddog Raisin.
Virginia Atchinson © Enid Morning News 07-1998 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
© Enid Morning News
Well remembered around town as the "Story Lady," Virginia Atchinson taught two generations of Enid children to read and to love books. Wherever she went, former students and attendees of the libraries " Story Hour" recognized her and stopped to reminisce. Their own appreciation of literature, they often told her, was derived from her. Through a life devoted to the art of the story she leaves behind a rich legacy and a great many friends, admirers and loved ones who were privileged to share her vision.
In retirement, Virginia began to write stories, herself poignant vignettes for "American Heritage" and "Good Old Days" and the delightfully comic "I Lost My Husband In The Straits of Magellan" for Cruise Travel. Apart from her talent as a writer, she is also remembered as a legendary raconteur. Painting pictures with her words and framing them with her hands, she drew us in, enthralled us, made us laugh and cry. Virginia had a priceless gift: the art of a born, storyteller.
Many of her stories came from travel, her passion for which took her and Don to every corner of the world. Every country he saw, every culture she immersed herself in was her favorite; she loved them all, and no climb was too steep nor any trek to harrowing to defeat her. Propose an expedition and she was game, the pluckiest and most positive of travelers.
Virginia was proud of her writing success, prouder still of her children, grandchild and great – grandchild. But it is the story of herself and her husband, the romance and marriage, a story of devotion spanning nearly 60 years, that she felt was her best work. It's the story by which she would most wish to be remembered.
Virginia is survived by her husband Don, daughters Terri DeBono and Linda McCabe, sister of Maxine Ingram, brother David Waterbury, granddaughter Cassady Evers, a great – grandson Preston Evers and a great – granddog "Raisin".
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Public Library for Enid and Garfield County through Henninger – Allen Funeral Home.
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